The man, who held the rank of senior sergeant in Queensland's Central Region, was suspended from the police force and has resigned.

He is charged with three counts of using a carriage service to access child exploitation material and one count of possessing the material.

Child exploitation material is defined as "nude or sexual images or videos of children under 16" by the Australian Federal Police.

Queensland Police said these offences were allegedly committed outside of work hours.

The former police senior sergeant is due to appear before Mackay Magistrates Court on June 19, 2024.

Support is available for those who may be distressed:

If you've experienced sexual assault, it is not your fault and you are not alone. There are multiple ways to report what has happened to you depending on your situation.

If there's an immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). You can also report online via: https://forms.police.qld.gov.au/launch/SexualAssault, over the phone or face to face at a police station.

There are also alternative reporting options available depending on your situation.