Across Australia, policing services are delivered by eight jurisdictions.
Policing of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is conducted under an agreement with the Australian Federal Police (AFP), which directs ACT Policing under its portfolio.
59,000+Sworn police officers nationally
9Police Agencies
28Qualifications
167Units of Competency
- Diversity and InclusionIncreased recruitment and participation of women and First Nations people in Public Safety, although First Nations representation remains a challenge.
- Competition for LabourPublic Safety industry-sectors compete with each other, other Australian employers, as well as the employee / volunteer’s other commitments for labour. Skills acquired are highly sought after.
- Expansion of Core DutiesIncreased community and organisational expectations to respond to an expanded scope of work. Challenges for resource allocation, wellbeing and training with increased frequency / intensity of natural disasters.
- Career PathwaysClearly defined career pathways support employee value propositions, although lateral/cross-jurisdictional transfers have their own limitations for employees and volunteers in Public Safety.
- Public Trust and PerceptionCommonly impacted by public trust and perceptions, which varies in degree across Public Safety. There is also public expectation that senior officials provide consistent information during emergencies.
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