Are you looking for a role with purpose, one where you can make a meaningful difference? Do you have a demonstrated skill in interpreting legislation? Are you eager to learn and undertake training? Are you passionate about maintaining the integrity of development and land use? Do you thrive in a role where your investigative and compliance skills make a real impact on your community?

Council is seeking a suitably qualified and proactive applicant to fill the permanent full-time role of Community Safety Officer.

Here is some of what you will be doing:

Investigating and acting on allegations of unauthorised development, land use, building work, overgrown properties, dilapidated structures, environmental issues, illegal dumping and parking related matters.

Undertake Swimming Pool Safety Barrier Inspections

Using your investigative skills to resolve non-compliance issues

Liaising with various teams to promote compliance and ensure optimal outcomes

Engaging with the public and stakeholders, building strong relationships to effectively manage matters and deliver positive customer experiences

Producing accurate and detailed reports, notices, and statements of evidence

Reporting directly to the Manager Corporate & Customer Experience you will support Broken Hill City Council in playing a key role in the functions of community safety and legislative compliance; implementing Local Government Regulations and all other associated Acts, Regulations and Council policy.

The successful candidate will have proven ability to communicate well with others, have high level written and verbal communications skills and sound computer literacy skills.

A key component of the position will be to enhance Council’s public image and improve customer experience through responsive and effective liaison with the community, businesses and other stakeholders, adopting a consistent approach of compliance prior to enforcement and ensuring that the work you do is valued, both within Council and by the community.

The ideal candidate will possess and be able to demonstrate the following:

A ‘can do’ attitude focused on delivering outcomes.

Commitment to a strong values culture and a preparedness to ‘Play your Role’ and a preparedness to make a positive contribution when serving our community.

Building a culture where the values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability and Improvement are championed.

Commitment to embracing Council’s Customer Service Framework and to ‘Think like the Customer’.

Commitment to continuous improvement and embracing change.

Have a commitment to the liveability of our community and making our city a great place to live, work and play.

Benefits working for Council include:

Generous Award Conditions including 5 weeks annual leave

Paid Long Service Leave after 5 years continuous service

Fortnightly Rostered Day Off

Corporate Health and Wellbeing programs

Employee growth and development opportunities

Salary Packaging options

Social Clubs

Job reference: BHCC-CCE-09

For more information and to apply for this role, Click Here and provide Council with a two-page (max.) cover letter that focusses on how you meet the essential requirements of the role; demonstrate your successes in previous roles, and an up-to-date CV with at least two current referees.

Please note that due to the nature of this role the preferred candidate may be required to undertake a range of psychometric testing.

Applications close Friday 13 June 2025 at 5.00pm (ACST)

Broken Hill City Council promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. People from Indigenous backgrounds, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If you require any adjustments to assist you with your application or would like to discuss the position further, please contact Council’s People and Culture Department on (08) 8080 3346 or 8080 3347.

Please note that the selection process can commence before the closing date and that the preferred candidate can be selected based on application and referee checks only.