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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.