
This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.
Explore all careersA Community Liaison Officer improves community conditions by addressing concerns with authorities, requiring strong communication and organisation skills.
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In Australia, a full time Community Liaison Officer generally earns $1,600 per week ($83,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working as a Community Liaison Officer has remained steady over the last five years. There are currently 24,400 people employed as a community worker in Australia and many of them specialise as a Community Liaison Officer. Community Liaison Officers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re thinking of becoming a Community Liaison Officer, you could enrol in a course such as a Diploma of Applied Aboriginal Studies. This qualification will develop your cultural awareness and help you work more effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. You could also consider a Diploma of Aboriginal Studies for Professional and Community Development which looks at issues currently facing Aboriginal culture and communities.
A Community Liaison Officer works to improve the conditions of a community or a group within a community. You might listen to the concerns of community members and address them with governments or community service providers. You might also act as a liaison between a community and the organisations that operate in that community.
To be a Community Liaison Officer you’ll need to be an excellent communicator. You’ll work with people in various positions within a community so you’ll need to listen to their concerns and understand their needs. It’s important that you are organised and have good time management skills.