Community Safety Officer

This is a fulltime permanent position.The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people.  PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains.  Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today. With a diverse population of 139,000 residents, including families who have lived here for generations and more than a third of residents born overseas, we celebrate our differences while working together to create a dynamic, thriving, and connected city.Diversity at 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 legislationUndertake 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 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.The successful applicant will have:A current Australian Driver’s LicenseInvestigations training is desirableConflict resolution training is desirableHighly developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to adapt and relate to people from diverse backgroundsEffective negotiation skills to deliver positive outcomes to the community in situations where there may be conflict.More information can be found on the Position Description located below.This is a Level 4 position which has a current salary range of $94,525 - $101,474 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 22 June 2025.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

Community Safety Officer

This is a fulltime permanent position.

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people. 

PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains.  Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today.

With a diverse population of 139,000 residents, including families who have lived here for generations and more than a third of residents born overseas, we celebrate our differences while working together to create a dynamic, thriving, and connected city.

Diversity at 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
  • Undertake enforcement action, as appropriate, including issuing notices and orders and institute follow up action where necessary
  • Provide technical advice to the public on community safety matters
  • Investigate and enforce legislation under the Dog & Cat Management Act including seizing and impounding any stray, lost or dangerous dogs
  • Assist in the development and implementation of educational programs to increase awareness and protect public health and safety
  • Ability to work over a 7-day roster including outside of business hours and be flexible in working areas across Council.

The successful applicant will have:

  • A current Australian Driver’s License
  • Investigations training is desirable
  • Conflict resolution training is desirable
  • Highly developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to adapt and relate to people from diverse backgrounds
  • Effective negotiation skills to deliver positive outcomes to the community in situations where there may be conflict.

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

This is a Level 4 position which has a current salary range of $94,525 - $101,474 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 22 June 2025.

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

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