Alliance Manager Community Safety and Amenity

Alliance Manager – Community Safety and Amenity

Community Safety and Amenity | Community Services, Ranger/Security/Surveillance

Full-time | Strategic Leadership | 5-year Contract

Lead Community Safety in the Heart of Perth

Are you a strategic leader passionate about community safety, innovation, and public wellbeing? The City of Perth is seeking a dynamic Alliance Manager – Community Safety and Amenity to lead a highly skilled team delivering essential services that make a real impact on the lives of our residents, businesses, and visitors.

In this high-impact role, you’ll oversee a range of services including Ranger Services, Community Health, Compliance Programs, and a state-of-the-art 24/7 Surveillance Centre. You’ll champion innovation, education, and regulatory compliance to ensure Perth remains a safe and welcoming city for all.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the General Manager Community Development, you will:

- Lead Strategic Safety Services: Manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver customer-focused, risk-based community safety initiatives.

- Drive Compliance Excellence: Shape and implement proactive regulatory strategies, manage complex cases, and leverage data to boost outcomes and effectiveness.

- Collaborate Across Sectors: Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to support major reforms and integrated service delivery.

- Engage & Represent: Lead public education efforts and represent the City at key forums, promoting safety, compliance, and community wellbeing.

About You

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

- Expertise in Community Safety & Health: In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and proven experience delivering regulatory strategies in local government or similar settings.

- Leadership & Project Management: Strong leadership capabilities, with a track record of managing high-performing teams and delivering strategic, cross-functional projects.

- Outstanding Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities to manage complex issues and drive results.

- Qualifications & Technical Skills: Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field; proficiency in Microsoft Office; project management and government experience (highly regarded).

Most importantly, you’ll live and embody our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage, and Respect, and bring a collaborative, community-first approach to your work.

Why Join Us ?

Working at the City of Perth means making a tangible difference every day. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team committed to safety, inclusion, and innovation, with the support of a leadership group that values your contribution and empowers your growth.

Eligibility

To be considered, you’ll need:

- The right to work in Australia (e.g. Australian birth certificate, passport or current visa)

- A valid ‘C’ class Australian driver’s licence

- A National Police Clearance (dated within the last 3 months)

Ready to apply?

Download the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and what it’s like to work with us at the City of Perth.

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire. When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications.

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5pm AWST on Sunday, 2 November 2025. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Applicants will be added to a pool for 12 months and may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s diverse, inclusive and welcoming to the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing: Canvassing of elected members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.

For further information please contact the Careers Team at 9461 3289 or careers@cityofperth.wa.gov.au.

Attachments:
- Application Pack - Alliance Manager Community Safety and Amenity.pdf

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