Chris Minns
Premier of NSW
Yasmin Catley
Minister for Police and Counter Terrorism
Steve Whan
Member for Monaro
MEDIA RELEASE
New Experiences Officers Join NSW Police Force
Monday, 4 August 2025
One new officer for Queanbeyan is among 21 experiences officers will officially join the tanks of the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) after graduating from the Professional Mobility Program (PMP), a recruitment program designed by the Minns Labor Government to address the shortage of police officers and boost community safety.
Twenty-one experiences officers from across Australia and New Zealand have graduated from the Minns Labor Government's Professional Mobility Program - a 12-week training course allowing interstate and New Zealand police officers to transfer to NSW while retaining their rank (up to Senior Constable level six).
The new graduates include officers from Queensland (3), Victoria (5), South Australia (1), the Australian Federal Police (4), and New Zealand (7). They will be stationed across NSW from Monday 4th August.
Most have a background in general duties, while others have served in highway patrol, crash investigation, prosecutions, specialist units, or as detectives. They range in age from 28 to 54.
Previously, there was no pathway for experiences officers to transfer into NSW Police and keep their rank. This program addresses that gap and forms part of the Government's broader reforms to rebuild frontline services after a decade of neglect.
Since coming to office, the Minns Government has:
- Delivered and historic police pay rise
- Started paying recruits to train, leading to a 70% increase in applications
- Enabled officers to serve closer to home via Be a Cop In Your Hometown
- Fast-tracked interstate recruitment through the PMP
- Established a Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Command to support officer welfare
Premier of NSW Chris Minns said:
"This is about rebuilding the essential services that communities across NSW rely on - starting with the people who keep up safe.
"For too long, police stations across NSW were left short-staffed and overstretched. We're working hard to recruit more police with real reform, better pay, and practical pathways for experienced officers to get to work in NSW.
"These new officers bring a wealth of experience to the job -whether they've served in general duties, crash investigation, or specialist units. They're ready to hit the ground running and make a difference in their communities.
"This is what rebuilding looks like - more officers, better support, and safer communities."
Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley said:
"Today's graduates aren't just new recruits - they're seasoned professionals from across Australia and New Zealand who've chosen to make NSW their home.
"This is more than a career move - this is a life decision, and it speaks volumes about the strength and reputation of the NSW Police Force.
"With paid study, historic pay rises and new pathways to help regional recruits stay close to home, there's never been a better time to join. We're proud to welcome these officers to the NSW police family today."
Member for Monaro Steve Whan said:
"I'm really pleased to welcome a new experienced officer to the Monaro Police Area Command, and particularly to our community here in Queanbeyan.
"Our local officers do an incredible job, often under pressure, and it's fantastic to see new support coming through - especially someone bringing experience from another policing jurisdiction.
"Queanbeyan is growing, and with that comes new challenges for community safety. People want to know that when they need help, police are there - visible, trusted, and responsive.
"This new officer will make a real contribution to the strength and stability of our local force, and I look forward to seeing them out and about on the beat. On behalf of the community - welcome and thank you."
