Community Safety Engagement Officer

2 weeks ago


Penrith Municipality, Australia Penrith City Council Full time

About the role

The Community Safety Engagement Officer supports the development, implementation, and measurement of projects related to the delivery of the Penrith Community Safety Plan (four-year cycle). As the team specialist in community engagement, you build positive relationships with community members and partners across Council, other Government agencies, businesses, and local community service organisations for collaborative community safety projects.

This role offers a dynamic and challenging opportunity for the right candidate with experience in social justice and community safety initiatives, specializing in community engagement practice, collaborative project development, and project management. The Community Safety Engagement Officer is based within the Community Safety team and City Activation, Community and Place (CACP) Department within Council.

About the Team

The City Activation, Community, and Place department supports a vibrant and inclusive City with thriving, resilient communities within Council's City Futures division. We are a multidisciplinary team that works collaboratively on community-based events, festivals, place-making, arts initiatives, and more. Join us to drive positive outcomes that shape the future of our City.

About You

  • Tertiary qualifications in Criminology, Social Policy, Community Development, Social Work, Welfare, or related discipline
  • Demonstrated experience in planning and delivering Community Safety initiatives and events
  • Significant knowledge of community engagement practice and working collaboratively with community members
  • Experience in project planning, reporting, budgeting, stakeholder mapping, and partner negotiation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, grant writing, and data analysis experience

Desirable criteria

  • Previous experience in Local Government
  • Postgraduate qualifications or further related studies
  • Understanding of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design principles

Salary: The salary for this position ranges from $100K to $116K p.a. plus 11% Superannuation, negotiable based on skills and experience.

About us

Penrith City Council values its people and offers outstanding benefits:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • 18 weeks paid maternity leave
  • Health and wellbeing leave
  • 15 days personal leave
  • Support for further education
  • Salary packaging
  • Access to Ripples venues

How to Apply

Background checks may be required. Visit the website for more information about employment.



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