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Communications Officer

NSW Police Force -
Newcastle NSW

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Job Details

Full-time
$68,523 - $84,659 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Paid training
Training program
Salary packaging

Full Job Description

NSW Police Force

Reference number

0000BB18

Occupation

Emergency Dispatch

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Newcastle

Salary Information

$95,952 pa. Package includes salary ($68,523 - $84,659), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Closing date

21 June 2026 at 11:59pm

Communications Officer
Ongoing Full-Time
Newcastle

About us

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

About the role

We have an opportunity for a Communications Officer to be part of our Radio Operations Group, Technology & Communication Services Command. The Communications Officer primary role is responsible for tasking and coordinating activities of police resources responding to incidents. The role also processes urgent and non-urgent telephone calls providing timely information to operational police to enable appropriate action to be taken.

Successful applicants to undertake a paid training course.
Shift work including penalty rates.

View the relevant role description for more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities, key challenges and capabilities required for the role)

What we can offer you

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

competitive salary;
flexible work options;
opportunity to purchase leave;
annual leave loading;
corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
free annual influenza vaccination; and
salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease.

How to Apply

Applications can only be submitted electronically via the I Work for NSW website.

To be considered for this role, attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this role.

Please do not attach copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than what has been requested) - you can bring these if called for interview.

Your application must stand on its own merits, and the completeness and relevance of your application will determine if you proceed through to the selection process.

All applicants who are short-listed from the application stage will be required to undergo a computer test including typing speed (a minimum of 35 words per minutes), data entry, cognitive reasoning and reading comprehension.

Applicants who meet the required standard will then proceed to an assessment centre where short-term memory, multi-tasking, decision making, resilience and problem solving will be assessed. Only applicants who rank highest in this process will proceed to the interview stage.

Initial entry requires undertaking the paid Training Program. This is a fifteen-week full-time course, which will be run at Newcastle Radio Operations Centre, commencing September 2026. All trainees must successfully complete this Training Program and probation period to retain their appointment.

This role is classified as a shift worker in accordance with clause 3.58 of the Crown Employees (NSW Police Force Administrative Officer and Temporary Employees) Award 2009. Shift penalties are paid in accordance with clause 89.1 of the Award.

If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager Mark McCulkin via (0 4929 0682.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following statuses:

an Australian Citizen;
a permanent resident of Australia; or
a New Zealand citizen.

Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check and obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force.

Our commitment to Diversity

At the NSW Police Force, we are proud to be an employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.

We understand that the recruitment journey may present unique challenges. If you:

Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like support with your application, please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at [email protected]
Identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at [email protected]
Are transgender or gender diverse and want to learn more about our support options, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at [email protected]
This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

For more information on applying for roles with the NSW Police Force click here

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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