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At Queensland Police Service (QPS), we are committed to supporting and empowering our people. Our members enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive health and wellness programs, and a robust work-life fit.
We offer extensive professional development opportunities, including training and career advancement pathways. Additionally, our members benefit from a supportive work environment, leave entitlements and numerous employee benefits. As a QPS staff member, you will play an active role in supporting our frontline police officers, who work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of the Queensland community.
Flexibility & Leave
We offer flexible working arrangements and a range of leave entitlements.
Health & Wellbeing
We promote and support the psychological and physical wellbeing for all QPS members.
Development Opportunities
We are committed to investing in your growth and success.
Salary
We value the contributions of our employees and offer competitive salaries to reflect their skills and experience. QPS staff members have access to:
- 12.75% superannuation employer contributions
- salary packaging arrangements
- leave loading
Most QPS Staff Members are employed under the Queensland Police Service Staff Members Certified Agreement 2023, salary schedules start on page 54 of the agreement.
Protective Service Officers are employed under the Queensland Police Service Protective Services Officers Certified Agreement 2022, salary schedules start on page 23 of the agreement.
Assistant Watchhouse Officers and Police Liaison Officers are employed under Queensland Police Service Certified Agreement 2022, salary schedules start on page 70 of the agreement.
For more information on salary packaging arrangements, please visit Arrangements for salary packaging.
Flexibility & Leave
Physical, social and mental well being is a workplace priority. We understand the importance of balancing work with personal commitments. That’s why we offer flexible working arrangements where possible and a range of leave entitlements designed to support your work/life balance. Whether its flexible work hours, remote work options, or extended leave entitlements.
Flexible working arrangements
Subject to QPS operational requirements we offer;
- part-time arrangements
- flexible hours
- remote working
- accrued hours
Leave entitlements
- At least 4 weeks annual leave attracting leave loading
- Sick leave entitlements
- 13 weeks long service leave after 10 years’ service (able to access pro-rata accruals from 7 years)
- Supportive environment for families, including up to 14 weeks paid parental leave with a variety of other parental entitlements that are available
- Leave options for carers, emergencies, critical incidents and disasters
- Domestic and Family Violence leave
- An option to purchase additional leave
Health & Wellbeing
We support and empower our people by delivering integrated, innovative, and person-centric services that promote and foster health and wellbeing.
- Workplace adjustment options
- A safe and healthy workplace
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Access to an employee assistance program for employees and their immediate families
- Fitness Passport or free PCYC gym membership*
- Health Start Partnership
*Yearly PCYC membership fees still apply*
Fitness Passport
To support your fitness goals, we offer the ‘Your Fitness Passport’ Membership. This grants access to various gyms and pools at a discounted rate. These benefits extend to your immediate family members.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
QPS has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers free and confidential support. These benefits extend to your immediate family members.
SelfRefer
Our SelfRefer Program partners with a network of qualified mental health professionals experienced in working with First Responders and is available to all current QPS employees.
The program is designed to encourage QPS employees to seek assistance that is best suited for them through an expediated self-referral process.
Development opportunities
The QPS supports opportunities for you to further your professional knowledge, skills and qualifications, we offer a variety of state-wide training, leadership capability programs, networking events and online training to improve your skills and build your capability.
- Access to QLearn
- Webinars and workshops
- Staff member training and development
- Recruitment practices that promote development and cross skilling
- Staff member development workshops
- Study assistance
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