Community Safety Services Officer (Casual Pool)

Are you a great communicator and enjoy working with dogs? We want you.Help create a safer, more vibrant community.Are you passionate about making a real difference where it matters most? We’re looking for proactive, customer-focused people to join our team as Community Safety Services Officers.This is a unique, frontline role where no two days are the same. You’ll be out in the community, supporting residents and businesses, managing complex situations, and contributing to a safer, more connected city. It’s a role that is both highly rewarding and at times challenging, with real impact on the community every day.To help you better understand the role, we’ll be holding two information sessions, where you can hear firsthand what it’s like to work as a Community Safety Services Officer, ask questions, and gain insight into this career pathway before submitting your application.Session 1: Wednesday, 10 June 2026 | 6:30pm – 7:30pmTown Hall, 34 Nile Street, Port Adelaide SA 5015Register here > Career Information Session 1 Session 2: Thursday, 11 June 2026 | 2:00pm – 3:00pmTown Hall, 34 Nile Street, Port Adelaide SA 5015Register here > Career Information Session 2 The Opportunity:Multiple Opportunities – Casual PoolLevel 3 - $43.44 per hour + 25% casual loading Flexible shifts – Work across a 7-day roster inclusive of evenings and weekendsAbout Us At the City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE), we’re building a welcoming, liveable city, made by people.Our focus is on community, our economy, environmental sustainability and building high-quality places for people to enjoy. We’re on an ambitious trajectory, but our organisation is up for the challenge. At PAE, we’re involved in all sorts of things - major construction through to environmental management, organising events, social infrastructure planning and library services. We are proud of offering a wide range of accessible services and programs to our community.You don’t need experience in local government for this role – we’re looking for transferrable skills and a great attitude.Now’s a great time to be part of PAE.About the RoleAs a Community Safety Services Officer, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing community wellbeing and safety through education, engagement, and enforcement. Working across a 7-day roster, you’ll enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same, whether you’re out on patrol, assisting the public, or investigating community concerns.You’ll be out in the community, making a visible impact by:Monitoring parking compliance to keep streets and public spaces safe and accessible.Promoting responsible dog and cat ownership (including investigating incidents and managing stray animals).Responding to local nuisance issues, illegal dumping, and abandoned vehicles.Exercising authorised officer powers under relevant legislation.Engaging with residents and businesses to educate and support compliance.About You We want people who are:Customer-focused and confident interacting with diverse community members.Calm under pressure, with strong conflict resolution and communication skills.Proactive, organised, and able to manage competing priorities.Adaptable and comfortable working outdoors in a dynamic environment.Passionate about community safety and positive outcomes.Confident working with dogs of varying temperaments and needsExperience in a regulatory role, conflict management, negotiating and/or mediation is highly desirable.A requirement of this role is that you must have a current South Australian driver’s licence.More information can be found in the Position Description located below. At PAE, our values guide us to work together, strive for improvement, and make a positive impact in our community. We seek people who share these values. #bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference.                  Apply Now You can apply before or after the information sessions, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume.  Applications close 10pm 21 June 2026Confidential enquiries can be directed to Tom Georgonicas, Community Safety Coordinator on 0439 182 309.We’re committed to an accessible, inclusive workplace and welcome discussions about any adjustments you may need. PAE is located on Kaurna Country. We acknowledge the Kaurna people as the traditional custodians of the Adelaide region and extend our respect to custodians and Elders who have passed, those amongst us and those emerging. Benefits of Working at PAEPosition Description AUD Port Adelaide 5015

Community Safety Services Officer (Casual Pool)

Are you a great communicator and enjoy working with dogs? We want you.

Help create a safer, more vibrant community.

Are you passionate about making a real difference where it matters most? We’re looking for proactive, customer-focused people to join our team as Community Safety Services Officers.

This is a unique, frontline role where no two days are the same. You’ll be out in the community, supporting residents and businesses, managing complex situations, and contributing to a safer, more connected city. It’s a role that is both highly rewarding and at times challenging, with real impact on the community every day.

To help you better understand the role, we’ll be holding two information sessions, where you can hear firsthand what it’s like to work as a Community Safety Services Officer, ask questions, and gain insight into this career pathway before submitting your application.

  • Session 1: Wednesday, 10 June 2026 | 6:30pm – 7:30pm
    Town Hall, 34 Nile Street, Port Adelaide SA 5015
    Register here > Career Information Session 1

  • Session 2: Thursday, 11 June 2026 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
    Town Hall, 34 Nile Street, Port Adelaide SA 5015
    Register here > Career Information Session 2

The Opportunity:

  • Multiple Opportunities – Casual Pool
  • Level 3 - $43.44 per hour + 25% casual loading
  • Flexible shifts – Work across a 7-day roster inclusive of evenings and weekends

About Us 

At the City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE), we’re building a welcoming, liveable city, made by people.

Our focus is on community, our economy, environmental sustainability and building high-quality places for people to enjoy. We’re on an ambitious trajectory, but our organisation is up for the challenge.

At PAE, we’re involved in all sorts of things - major construction through to environmental management, organising events, social infrastructure planning and library services. We are proud of offering a wide range of accessible services and programs to our community.

You don’t need experience in local government for this role – we’re looking for transferrable skills and a great attitude.

Now’s a great time to be part of PAE.

About the Role

As a Community Safety Services Officer, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing community wellbeing and safety through education, engagement, and enforcement.

Working across a 7-day roster, you’ll enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same, whether you’re out on patrol, assisting the public, or investigating community concerns.

You’ll be out in the community, making a visible impact by:

  • Monitoring parking compliance to keep streets and public spaces safe and accessible.
  • Promoting responsible dog and cat ownership (including investigating incidents and managing stray animals).
  • Responding to local nuisance issues, illegal dumping, and abandoned vehicles.
  • Exercising authorised officer powers under relevant legislation.
  • Engaging with residents and businesses to educate and support compliance.

About You 

We want people who are:

  • Customer-focused and confident interacting with diverse community members.
  • Calm under pressure, with strong conflict resolution and communication skills.
  • Proactive, organised, and able to manage competing priorities.
  • Adaptable and comfortable working outdoors in a dynamic environment.
  • Passionate about community safety and positive outcomes.
  • Confident working with dogs of varying temperaments and needs
  • Experience in a regulatory role, conflict management, negotiating and/or mediation is highly desirable.

A requirement of this role is that you must have a current South Australian driver’s licence.

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

At PAE, our values guide us to work together, strive for improvement, and make a positive impact in our community. We seek people who share these values. #bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference.                 

Apply Now 

You can apply before or after the information sessions, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume.  

Applications close 10pm 21 June 2026

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Tom Georgonicas, Community Safety Coordinator on 0439 182 309.

We’re committed to an accessible, inclusive workplace and welcome discussions about any adjustments you may need.

PAE is located on Kaurna Country. We acknowledge the Kaurna people as the traditional custodians of the Adelaide region and extend our respect to custodians and Elders who have passed, those amongst us and those emerging.

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