Community Safety Officer

6 days ago


Alexandra, Australia Murrindindi Shire Council Full time

Applications closing on 20 August 2025, 11:45 PM
- Reference NumberSF/5178
- Job TypeContract (Long Term)
- PackageBand 5 plus 12% Superannuation

**Full Time / Fixed Term until 1 September 2026**

**Band 5 - 12% Superannuation**
**Work in a supportive team environment contributing to a positive team culture**
**Based in Alexandra**

As a Community Safety Officer with Council, each day will be an opportunity to shape a safer and more cohesive community while promoting education and compliance.

Council is looking for a Community Safety Officer to undertake animal management and Local Law enforcement. We encourage and maintain compliance through education, mediation, enforcement, and when required, prosecution of breaches against Acts, Regulations, Local Laws and parking legislation.

**About this opportunity**

In your role as a Community Safety Officer, you will work as part of an innovative and close-knit team. Each day presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the enhancement of community safety and regulatory compliance.

You will be able to demonstrate industry knowledge and experience working in Local Government, with a focus on quality outcomes and excellent customer service.

**What will you bring**
- A Certificate IV level qualification in Statutory Compliance or Animal Welfare, and / or experience in a similar role and knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in relation to Council's Local Laws.
- Demonstrated customer service experience and strong interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated initiative, innovative thinking and accountability.
- Competent and confident in animal handling of both domestic and farm animals maintaining personal safety and animal welfare.
- High level time management skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise with both internal and external stakeholders in a confident and professional manner.

**What we offer**

Murrindindi Shire is situated on Melbourne's peri-urban fringe and encompasses the charming rural townships of Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake, Marysville and Yea. The Shire benefits from great natural beauty and tourist attractions such as Lake Eildon, picturesque national parks, the Great Victorian Rail Trail and access to Victoria's snowfields. We are located within proximity to Melbourne, a lovely 60 to 90 minute drive from Melbourne, depending on your route.

We offer a supportive flexible work environment within a supportive team along with ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance.

**How to apply**

For more information about the role or a confidential discussion, please contact Natalie Stewart, Manager Development Services on (03) 5772 0333.
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- or post them to Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra 3714.

**Applications close at 11.45 pm on Wednesday 20 August 2025.**

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Murrindindi Shire Council’s Enterprise Agreement. It is also a condition of employment that the successful applicant:

- Provides evidence of eligibility to work in Australia.
- Undertakes a Police Check and, where applicable to the role (refer Position Description), provides a current Working with Children Check.
- Is able to travel to different work sites within the Murrindindi Shire, such as providing evidence of a current drivers licence.



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