• Permanent Full time
• Salary from $119,563 to $127,444 per annum, plus superannuation

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Community Safety expert
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced person to lead the community safety sub unit within the Community Safety & Emergency Management team. If you are looking for your next challenging career within a large organisation, then read on.

About the Role
The City is seeking an experienced and driven Coordinator Community Safety to join our dedicated team. This role has both a strategic and operational focus and provides high level leadership and management across Community Safety, including ranger services, parking enforcement, animal care centre and safety patrols. You will have the support of a dedicated and passionate team

The position is responsible for:

• A positive and productive culture where employees are engaged and accountable for their work, achieving on key deliverables.
• Providing expert advice in regards to interpretation of policies, procedures, local laws and legislation.
• Effective and timely communication is maintained internally within the City, and externally between the City, the local community, and with key strategic stakeholders.
• New technologies are identified and implemented, in accordance with corporate processes, to realise efficiencies and innovation in work practices.
• Allocated budgets are effectively managed, demonstrating cost effectiveness and efficiency in the use of rate payer’s money in the pursuit of organisational goals.
• Well researched, timely and accurate reports; communications; and corporate documents are developed and maintained for diverse audiences, including Council.

About You
You will thrive on dealing with complex issues and enjoy making things happen in a busy and dynamic working environment.

You will have in depth understanding of community safety approaches, principles and legislation. You will value the importance of investing in your team and fostering a culture that is positive, adaptive and forward thinking. Also valuing the importance of customer service, you will ensure work processes are developed around the needs of our community and customers.

You can demonstrate through your resume and covering letter that you have the following capabilities:

• Significant experience in managing compliance with local laws and legislation;
• Qualification in relevant discipline such as Business Commerce, Leadership or Management or relevant experience;
• Significant experience in a similar role within a large and complex organization;
• Highly skilled in developing and maintaining a positive and productive culture and the ability to manage individual performance;
• Highly skilled in resource management including workforce planning, development and management; financial planning and budget management; most effective utilisation of limited resources; and developing business strategy; and
• Advanced communication skills including advocacy, report writing, verbal and public speaking.

About the City of Wanneroo
The City of Wanneroo is a diverse and flexible environment that offers a range of career opportunities where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the local community and our people. Our vibrant and inclusive team is what makes the City an enjoyable and rewarding place to be.

We celebrate all diversity and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to consider working for a Local Government organisation that values who you are. Bring your skills, knowledge and commitment to a team that is welcoming and enthusiastic about you joining us!

Why work for the City of Wanneroo
The City offers a range of employment benefits including:

• Generous matching of superannuation contributions up to a combined total of 15%;
• Free on-site parking;
• A work-life balance program providing flexible work practices (subject to operational requirements);
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave;
• Professional development opportunities;
• An inclusive, welcoming office environment; and
• An opportunity to reduce your commute and work in a goal-driven professional team closer to home.

Interested?
If this position sounds like your next career step - and you're keen to spend less time commuting and more time doing the things you're passionate about - then apply now. We look forward to receiving your application.

Reference Number: 669687
Close date: Friday 16th May 2025

Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as the City reserves the right to interview suitable applicants prior to the closing date and may close this ad earlier for the right applicant.

For further information regarding the position visit the City of Wanneroo website or contact Kirsten Thrush, Manager Community Safety & Emergency Management on 9405 5253.

Applicants may be required to undergo a medical assessment to determine their fitness to carry out the duties of this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Wanneroo are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a National Police Clearance no older than 3 months.