Community Liaison Officer

A Community Liaison Officer works to improve the conditions of a community or a group within a community. You might listen to the concerns of community members and address them with governments or community service providers. You might also act as a liaison between a community and the organisations that operate in that community.

To be a Community Liaison Officer you’ll need to be an excellent communicator. You’ll work with people in various positions within a community so you’ll need to listen to their concerns and understand their needs. It’s important that you are organised and have good time management skills.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a community liaison officer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
HLT40221

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
Blended, On Campus
12 - 26 months
$0 - $25,225
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aboriginal Community Care Worker Aboriginal Health Worker Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
Care Coordinator Health Promotion Officer Mental Health Support Worker Community Liaison Officer Program Coordinator
+ 5 more
10730NAT

Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English for Further Study
On Campus
9 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Language Teacher ESL Teacher Teacher's Aide
Community Liaison Officer Student Support Officer School Administration Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Language Teacher ESL Teacher Teacher's Aide Community Liaison Officer Student Support Officer School Administration Officer + 3 more
CHC42221

Certificate IV in Housing
Online
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Housing Officer Caseworker Outreach Worker
Program Officer Community Liaison Officer Compliance Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Housing Officer Caseworker Outreach Worker Program Officer Community Liaison Officer Compliance Officer + 3 more
CUA20420

Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
Blended, On Campus
4 - 24 months
$0 - $6,060
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Potter Community Arts Worker Tour Guide
Events Assistant Museum Assistant Community Liaison Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Potter Community Arts Worker Tour Guide Events Assistant Museum Assistant Community Liaison Officer + 3 more

Bachelor of Social Work
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $100,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Social Worker Caseworker Social Welfare Officer
Aged Care Social Worker Family Support Worker Mental Health Social Worker Community Liaison Officer Community Volunteer Correctional Case Manager Art Therapist Community Worker Human Rights Activist Multicultural Liaison Officer Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Community Psychologist Hospital Social Worker Youth Engagement Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker Youth Adviser Human Rights Officer International Aid Worker Clinical Social Worker Community Advocate Youth Advocate Aged Care Coordinator Mental Health Specialist Youth Minister Community Recovery Officer
+ 26 more

Bachelor of Human Services
Distance, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $66,192
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Career Counsellor Youth Worker Community Liaison Officer
Community Volunteer Caseworker Multicultural Liaison Officer Social Welfare Officer Youth Engagement Officer Community Advocate
+ 6 more

Bachelor of Business (Public Relations)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Advertising Executive Publicist Community Liaison Officer
Community Relations Manager Ministerial Liaison Officer Media Advisor Media Buyer Communications Coordinator Media Consultant Policy Writer Program Officer Public Relations Executive Government Relations Manager Speech Writer Commentator Presenter
+ 13 more

Bachelor of Languages
Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $25,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interpreter Translator ESL Teacher Content Editor
Content Writer Language Analyst Intelligence Officer Community Liaison Officer Linguist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interpreter Translator ESL Teacher Content Editor Content Writer Language Analyst Intelligence Officer Community Liaison Officer Linguist + 5 more
11201NAT

Certificate III in Women's Advocacy
Blended
12 months
$10,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Crisis Support Worker Family Support Worker
Community Liaison Officer Outreach Worker Program Coordinator Peer Support Worker Indigenous Support Worker
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Crisis Support Worker Family Support Worker Community Liaison Officer Outreach Worker Program Coordinator Peer Support Worker Indigenous Support Worker + 5 more
RIILAT401E

Provide Leadership in the Supervision of Indigenous Employees
On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Liaison Officer Site Supervisor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Liaison Officer Site Supervisor
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Common questions

How much does a Community Liaison Officer earn?

In Australia, a full time Community Liaison Officer generally earns $1,600 per week ($83,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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What are the job opportunities for a Community Liaison Officer?

The number of people working as a Community Liaison Officer has remained steady over the last five years. There are currently 24,400 people employed as a community worker in Australia and many of them specialise as a Community Liaison Officer. Community Liaison Officers may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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How do I become a Community Liaison Officer?

If you’re thinking of becoming a Community Liaison Officer, you could enrol in a course such as a Diploma of Applied Aboriginal Studies. This qualification will develop your cultural awareness and help you work more effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. You could also consider a Diploma of Aboriginal Studies for Professional and Community Development which looks at issues currently facing Aboriginal culture and communities.

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Further reading

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