Community Safety Lead - St Kilda, Australia - City of Port Phillip

City of Port Phillip

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St Kilda, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Synopsis:
Community Safety Lead
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Salary Range Band 7 $104,946 - $117,440 plus 11% Super:

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A unique opportunity to be a leader in the City of Port Phillip's response to Community Safety
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Permanent Full time role:

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Located at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements possible.

About the Organisation

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses, and visitors.

These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more.

City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

About the Role

This is a specialist role leading the integrated Council response to Community Safety balancing outcomes of amenity, inclusion, safety, and city vibrancy.
This position will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the Community Safety and Wellbeing plan
This position requires a highly motivated leader, with strong stakeholder skills as well as a demonstrated capacity to develop strategic responses to complex community safety matters. Success will come from working collaboratively with all stakeholders (internal/external) and building a culture within the organisation where community safety matters are addressed through environmental and codesign.

Duties:

Responsible for the development and delivery of policies and plans that will provide the framework for the management of Community safety within the municipality, including the Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan.
Assist in the development and coordination of an integrated, cross organisational approach to the planning and delivery of services and programs for Community Safety.
Prepare advice, information and reports to a diverse audience, including community, other staff, executive management and Councillors
Provide input on capital works and renewal projects to ensure Community Safety and CPTED principles are included in all planning.
Responsible for the delivery of the Public Safety CCTV Policy and mobile CCTV program.

Skills and Experience

Relevant experience in managing community safety outcomes through the development, implementation and review of policies and strategies
Sound knowledge around the use of Crime prevention Through Environmental Design principles in enhancing community safety in the city
Experience in project management and evidencebased planning, implementation, measurement and evaluation of successful community development program initiatives that have impacted diverse communities.
Experience in advocacy and demonstrated ability to influence multiple stakeholders at different levels including liaising with senior management, Councillors, community members and other stakeholders, particularly in a change environment.
Comprehensive understanding of local government's role and the broader policy framework on community safety issues.

Culture
People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.

We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

Benefits

We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs.
Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well

- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations
Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
Sufficient proof of the right to work in Australia
Sufficient proof of their identity.
Evidence of COVID19 Vaccination or valid medical exemption in line with City of Port Phillip Vaccination Policy
Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip's Provider.
Evidence of a Working with Children Check

How to Apply

All applicants must provide a Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description.

The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Applications close** 11.59pm Tuesday 15 August 2023