Women in Queensland Police

The Queensland Police Service values diversity within its workforce to provide the best policing services to people who live, work and visit the State. 

The Service is an equal opportunity employer that recognises modern policing in a diverse society requires officers who reflect the Queensland community.  

Attributes important to operational police officers include:

• Good communication skills (both verbal and non-verbal)
• Analysis and problem solving
• Taking responsibility
• Ability to diffuse situations
• Compassion
• Caring
• Time management and
• A willingness to help.

Policing is for women who display these qualities and are seeking a career that has variety and challenge, and who want flexibility and opportunity in their employment. The Queensland Police Service offers many employment advantages including generous superannuation, shift work, part-time arrangements and parental leave amongst its work/life principles and policies. These flexible arrangements* can benefit women who want security and stability in their employment, and wish for balance in their work and life commitments.

_{*A full-time commitment is required during recruit training at the academy (25 weeks) and the 12 months of on-the-job training as a First Year Constable, after which flexible arrangements can be negotiated subject to operational needs.​}