Community Safety Officer

Multiple fulltime permanent positions available! 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 currently have an exciting role for you to join our Community Safety Team as a Community Safety Officer.  In this role you will be responsible for improving community wellbeing and safety, by fulfilling our regulation obligations through education and enforcement.Key responsibilities of the position include:Exercise legislated authority under relevant legislation, including but not limited to Dog & Cat Management Act, Local Government Act, Australian Road Rules, Local Nuisance & Litter Control Act and Fire & Emergency Services ActUndertake enforcement action, as appropriate, including issuing notices and orders and institute follow up action where necessaryProvide technical advice to the public on community safety mattersInvestigate and enforce legislation under the Dog & Cat Management Act including seizing and impounding any stray, lost or dangerous dogsAssist in the delivery of operational programs/projects and initiatives to meet legal obligations and deliver positive outcomes to the communityAssist in the development and implementation of educational programs to increase awareness and protect public health and safetyAbility to work over a 7 day roster including outside of business hours and be flexible in working areas across Council, where required.The successful applicant will have:A current Australian Driver’s LicenseInvestigations training is desirableConflict resolution training is desirableExperience in a regulatory role or similar desirableKnowledge of the legislation, regulations, by-law and typical policies relevant to the positionHighly developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to adapt and relate to people from diverse backgroundsAbility to research and use judgement to solve moderately complex problemsEffective negotiation skills to deliver positive outcomes to the community in situations where there may be conflictMore information can be found on the Position Description located below.The permanent roles are Level 4 which has a current salary range of $91,772 - $98,518 per annum (plus superannuation).Confidential enquiries can be directed to Troy Martin, Community Safety Leader on 8405 6081.To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume. Applications close Sunday 4 August 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 #makeadifferenceBenefits of working at PAEPosition Description AUD Port Adelaide 5015