African-Australians urged to apply for Victoria Police program – Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District

African-Australian job seekers interested in joining the Victoria Police are urged to apply for a new program before applications close mid February.

MatchWorks is a proud partner in the Victoria Police Diversity Recruitment Program. This initiative focuses on increasing the number of African-Australians from refugee and other backgrounds in the police force.

About the Program

This 15-week program helps African-Australians build their skills before applying to join the Victoria Police.

The program includes:

Mentoring from African-Australian community leaders
Understanding cultural differences, professional culture and expectations of the Victoria Police
Roles within the police force
Support to succeed through each stage of the recruitment process. Apply now

African Australians - Victoria Police program A diverse workforce is vital for building stronger communities. The program:

is fully funded for eligible job seekers
nationally accredited
and fulfils Work for the Dole and Employability Skills Training requirements.

Course Details – Victoria Police Diversity Recruitment Program

Application closing date: Wednesday 19 February 2020

Course start date: Tuesday 31 March 2020

Course location: Victoria University (Footscray campus)

Course duration: 15 weeks

Days of course: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Time: 5pm – 9pm

Apply now

For more information and to apply, please visit the Victoria Police Diversity website or contact MatchWorks on 1300 13 23 63. Your MatchWorks consultant can assist you with your application.

This initiative is managed by Jesuit Social Services on behalf of a partnership including Victoria Police, the African Australian Multicultural Employment and Youth Service (AAMEYS), Victoria University, AMES, MatchWorks, and Maurice Blackburn.

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	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District acknowledges the Yorta Yorta People of the land which comprises the Goulburn Valley. We pay respect to tribal Elders, past, present and emerging and we celebrate their continuing culture and acknowledge the memory of their ancestors.
	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District is a peak body whose mission is to promote and represent the social, cultural and economic well-being of ethnic communities in the Goulburn Valley Region through the provision of quality and innovative settlement, refugee support, community development, and information and advocacy services.