Public Safety Project Officer

Work type

Temporary Full Time

Location

Dandenong

Department

Community Strengthening

Band 6 - $99,846 - $108,835 per annum (plus super)

Temporary Full Time (until April Parental Leave Replacement)

About Us

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.

Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.

We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.

Are you ready to be a part of an exciting and transformative journey in the heart of one of Australia's most culturally diverse and thriving communities? Greater Dandenong City Council is an innovative and forward-thinking organisation, home to Melbourne's second-largest urban centre and a pivotal hub for manufacturing, retail and commerce in the State, Greater Dandenong boasts exceptional character and a vibrant, multicultural population that contributes to a rich cultural tapestry.

About the Role

The City of Greater Dandenong is seeking a Public Safety Project Officer to join the Community Safety Team, focusing on:

• Providing highly effective, efficient and responsive CCTV monitoring, maintenance and reporting for Council's Public Space CCTV portfolio.

The primary purpose in this position is to:

• Coordinate, monitor and review Council's policies, guidelines and reports to ensure compliance with relevant federal and state legislation relating to Council's CCTV network.
• By direction, use innovation to develop and implement infrastructure-based improvements and projects for Council's public space CCTV network, aimed at improving public safety.
• Proactively seek out and apply for grant funding opportunities related to public safety (CCTV and CPTED specific) projects, ensuring external resources are leveraged to enhance community safety initiatives.

This role predominantly involves delivering projects within the CCTV portfolio; however, the role will also be required to contribute to the development, design, and implementation of broader community safety initiatives that will increase actual and perceived levels of community safety across the municipality.

Increase actual and perceived levels of community safety across the municipality through effective leadership of Council's Community Safety Team in line with the Council Plan, Municipal Health and Wellbeing Plan and endorsed Council priorities.

Ensure effective partnerships with key stakeholders are established and maintained to achieve this outcome.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• A degree or diploma or equivalent qualification in Justice Studies, Criminology, Business Management, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated understanding of community safety principles and practices.
• Demonstrated experience in project delivery, planning and management.
• Strong contract management and stakeholder relationships management skills including ability to engage a variety of stakeholders and build productive successful relationships.
• Strong customer service skills, including ability to deal with diverse clients in a sensitive and appropriate manner.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including engaging with different audiences and influencing to achieve outcomes.
• Problem solving skills including use of innovative solutions to resolve problems encountered and achieve improvements, in policy, systems and processes.
• Willingness and capability to work evenings and weekends and undertake rostered on-call availability.

Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application.

The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an 'international criminal history check'), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Benefits of working with us

Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.

Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.

Our benefits include

• Competitive salary
• Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
• Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
• Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
• Reward & recognition programs
• Health initiatives
• Access to our support and wellbeing programs
• A vibrant social club

For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us

Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.

Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.

To apply

To apply for this position please complete the online application form including:

• A brief cover letter
• Your resume
• Response to key selection criteria

You will be required to answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks

Position Description: Public Safety Project Officer – 420.2 KB

Applications close: 5pm, Tuesday, 16 September 2025

Further information: Marek Krol,