Employment Entitlements
Queensland police officers enjoy attractive remuneration and conditions in return for meeting the demanding requirements of the job. Benefits include:- a starting income of approximately $56,081* per annum (including operational shift allowance of 21%);
- the Police Service Award (State) provides for a 38-hour working week, however, a police officer performs 40 hours of rostered duty per week. This enables one additional day off every 28 days, in addition to normal rest days;
- overtime rates apply for time worked in excess of rostered hours;
- 228 hours annual leave (that is, six weeks per year) plus 114 hours sick leave per year (cumulative) and three months long service leave after 10 years' service;
- police uniforms are provided free of charge; and
- parental leave and paid maternity leave entitlements.
*First year constable wage including 21% OSA effective 1st July 2009
Police Officer Salary Details:
Pay Scales 2007 - 2009 Queensland Police Officers - View Flyer (
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There are also significant benefits to serving in remote areas (
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Upon induction, constables commence as members of the Q Super superannuation scheme. Membership is a compulsory condition of employment and the standard rate of contribution is 6% of salary. Members of other Queensland Government superannuation schemes have established portability arrangements with Q Super to allow for the transfer of benefits. However, members of interstate superannuation schemes should enquire whether transfer of benefits could be arranged to the Q Super scheme or preserved in the existing scheme until retirement. Further information can be obtained from the Government Superannuation Office, Queensland, on 3237 1874.
Last Updated: 10/09/2009