Community Safety Coordinator - Port Adelaide, Australia - City of Port Adelaide Enfield

City of Port Adelaide Enfield

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Port Adelaide, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

This is a fulltime position.
Connecting people to deliver services to our community.

At the City of PAE, we work _Better Together _to deliver meaningful outcomes_, _we _Grow & Improve_ our work every day, to ensure we _Make a Difference _for our community.

Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture.

We are supportive, we take on challenges, seize opportunities, build great relationships and we are proud of what we deliver for our community.

We are connected

The City of PAE is committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of the community we serve.

Diversity at the City of PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone's strengths.

We provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development.

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced individual to join us as a Community Safety Coordinator.

In this role, you will lead the Community Safety team in engaging in community outreach, education, and enforcement efforts to improve community well-being and safety.

Key responsibilities of the position include:

Provide effective leadership to the Community Safety Officers, ensuring the successful implementation of community outreach, education, and enforcement initiatives.
Exercise legislated authority under relevant legislation, including but not limited to the Dog & Cat Management Act, Road Traffic Act, and others.
Provide expert technical advice to the Community Safety Officers, other sections/departments and public on community safety matters.
Responsible for the coordination of operational community safety programs/projects and initiatives which meet legal obligations and deliver positive outcomes for the community.
Acting as an escalation point for Community Safety Officers for complex matters and complaints.
Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement strategies aimed at enhancing community safety.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of community safety programs and initiatives, making recommendations for improvements as needed.
Assist in providing after hours support to Community Safety Officers.
Prepare investigation briefs for court proceedings and represent Council as required.

The successful applicant will have:

A current Australian Driver's Licence.
A qualification in investigations (or equivalent) highly desirable.
Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably in community safety, law enforcement, or a related field.
Significant experience within a complex community safety or regulatory role is essential.
Training and experience in conflict management, negotiation and mediation.
Strong understanding of regulatory obligations and compliance requirements related to community safety.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to provide support and direction to a team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

More information can be found on the Position Description located below.

This is a Level 5 position which has a current salary range of $100,784 - $105,336 per annum (plus superannuation).

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Brenton Thomass, Manager Community & Environmental Health on

If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and possess the leadership skills necessary to drive positive change, we invite you to join us as a Community Safety Coordinator.

Together, we can work towards creating a safer and more vibrant community for all residents.

Applications close on Sunday 26 May 2024.

The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace. We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require.

**#bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference