2025: - Community Safety Officer

Community Safety Officer

Position Number:

40

Department:

Community Planning & Sustainability

Level:

4

Award:

May be covered under Municipal Employees' WA Award

Base Salary

$77,723.74 plus superannuation, housing and district allowances (if eligible). $5,000 retention bonus payable on completion of 3 years. Base Salary and allowances are pro-rata for part-time.

Reports to:

Coordinator Community Safety

At the Shire of Carnarvon, we're committed to keeping our community safe — from our neighbourhoods and townsites to our coastal reserves, visitor hotspots, and remote areas across 6701.

As part of our Community Planning & Sustainability team, you'll contribute to a safe, connected, and resilient Carnarvon. This is an opportunity to make a real difference through frontline community engagement, responsible enforcement, and hands-on safety work that supports both residents and visitors.

This is more than compliance — it's presence, service, and community connection.

As our Community Safety Officer, you will:

• Deliver frontline community safety services through patrols, engagement, and enforcement of local laws.
• Respond to community enquiries and complaints with professionalism and care.
• Undertake investigations into issues such as dog attacks, firebreak compliance, littering, nuisance behaviour, and off-road vehicle activity.
• Carry out animal management duties including impounding, transporting, and handling animals.
• Provide a visible presence at high-use visitor locations such as the Blowholes, Coral Bay, and coastal reserves.
• Support emergency preparedness and response activities including hazard inspections, seasonal readiness tasks, and operational support during incidents.
• Assist with community education on local laws, responsible pet ownership, fire safety, and visitor behaviour expectations.
• Maintain accurate notes, evidence, and compliance records.

You'll be part of a team that plays a crucial role in ensuring Carnarvon remains safe, welcoming, and well-supported.

You'll bring:

• Experience in community safety, local laws, animal management, compliance, or a related regulatory field.
• Knowledge of (or ability to quickly learn) legislation including the Dog Act 1976, Cat Act 2011, Bush Fires Act 1954, Litter Act 1979 and Local Government Act 1995.
• Confidence handling animals and managing a variety of field-based tasks.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage calmly and respectfully with diverse community members.
• Sound judgement, problem-solving skills and the ability to manage challenging situations.
• Physical capability to perform patrols, inspections, and outdoor operational duties.
• A commitment to safety, teamwork, and high-quality service.
• Alignment with our CARECHIP values — Courage, Authenticity, Respect, Excellence, Cohesion, Humility, Inclusion, Passion.

Experience working in regional or remote communities is highly regarded.

We value people who want to build their skills and contribute to a purpose-driven team.

Your package includes:

• Salary: $77,723.74 plus superannuation, district allowance & housing allowance (if eligible).
• $3,500 retention bonus after 3 years' service.*
• 5 weeks annual leave + 2 Local Government public holidays.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Annual leave travel assistance, gym and club membership subsidies, and aquatic centre access.
• Additional allowances and subsidies under our Attraction & Retention Policy.*

• A supportive workplace focused on safety, wellbeing, and community impact.

• Subject to corporate policy.

If you're ready to help protect community safety and support a welcoming, resilient Carnarvon, we'd love to hear from you. To view the full position description: Community Safety Officer PD

Applications close: Tuesday 2 December 2025 at 4pm

For more information, please contact Denika Sweetman Manager People, Culture & Wellbeing, on

The Shire of Carnarvon reserves the right to close applications early and/or commence the shortlisting and interview process prior to the advertised closing date. The position may be filled at any time upon identification of a suitable applicant.