Indigenous development division - Yidiyu initiative
The Division was established in January 2007. "Yidiyu" is from the Ngaliwurru people of Timber Creek, meaning "us mob sitting talking and learning together". The Division comes under the direction of a Superintendent.
The Division is staffed by:
- 1 x Superintendent - Manager
- 2 x Sergeant’s - Indigenous Workforce Development
- 1 x AO7 - Senior HR Policy Officer - Indigenous Initiatives
- 2 x AO5 - Indigenous Liaison Officers
- 1 x Professional 2 - Curriculum, Assessment & E Learning Initiatives
- 2 x ACPO
- 1 x AO2 - Administration
The role of the Division is to progress the development and delivery of an Indigenous Constable’s Program, Indigenous youth initiatives, take responsibility for Indigenous policy development, Aboriginal Community Police Officer - (ACPO) training and development, transitional programs for ACPOs to Constables, Indigenous School Based Apprenticeship, Traineeship programs, development of the Indigenous Employment & Career Development Strategy (IECDS), assisting and guiding all Indigenous staff within the Tri-Service of the NTPFES.
Yidiyu will manage the recruitment, training and coordination of the recruit squads, during their residential periods as well as during the work placements. The Division will also be responsible for providing guidance and establishing working partnerships with key Police Stations to coordinate the role of the mentors, coaches and workplace assessments. Any queries, please contact our Administration Officer on (08) 8922 3519.
CAREERS IN POLICING - Aboriginal Community Police Officer
Indigenous Employment and Career Development Strategy 2010 2012