Community Safety Officer

2 days ago

Leongatha, Australia South Gippsland Shire Council Full time

**Job No**:SGSC799**

**Location**:Leongatha***:
**ABOUT THE ROLE**:

- Full Time Ongoing
- Band 5: $76,871 + 12% superannuation
- Supportive and collaborative team

Are you experienced in supporting the safety of our local community? We have an exciting opportunity to join us as one of our valuable Community Safety Officers.

This pivotal role is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of the community through proactive measures and enforcement of safety regulations.

This role will be involved in parking control, domestic animal management including Council’s animal shelter, fire prevention, school crossings, after-hours on-call duties on a rostered basis, community education, and ensuring compliance with the appropriate statutory obligations.

**ABOUT YOU**:
To be successful in this role, you will:

- have a Certificate IV in Animal Management/Local Government/Statutory Compliance, or experience in a similar field
- be qualified, or prepared to qualify as an Assistant Municipal Fire Prevention Officer
- have a high level of communication skills and diligence for detail
- have a customer focus when managing a range of external stakeholders
- be willing to work collaboratively to achieve the goals of the Community Safety team
- not be afraid to jump in wherever help is needed, including being on call and able to respond to emergency call outs

You must have a current Driver’s licence, Working with Children Check and complete a satisfactory Police Records Check and Functional Assessment (Physio/medical).

**ABOUT US**:
South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership.
We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.

Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.

Our values - Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence - are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.

**WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US**:

- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
- Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
- Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
- Mentoring, coaching and secondments
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments
- Family Violence Support and Leave Provisions

:
**CLOSING DATE**:
Applications close Midnight Wednesday 23 July 2025.

**CONTACT**:
Enquiries to: Sarah Male, Coordinator Community Safety on 5662 9192

**NEXT STEPS**:
For further information on our recruitment process please click here.
- Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one._

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