Co-ordinator Community Safety

Horsham Rural City Council; Horsham; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Horsham Rural City Council in Horsham, Victoria, is seeking an experienced Coordinator Community Safety to lead our Community Safety Unit and support regulatory and community safety services across the municipality.

You will build relationships with residents and stakeholders, oversee local laws and animal management, coordinate priorities, and drive practical, customer-focused outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Community Safety team and coordinate day-to-day service delivery.
• Oversee local laws, animal management and regulatory compliance activities.
• Manage competing operational priorities and complex matters.
• Build constructive relationships with community members and stakeholders.
• Drive consistent, practical and customer-focused regulatory outcomes.

Job description

Job Description

Horsham Rural City Council is the heart of the Wimmera region, located approximately 300 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. Offering the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle. Horsham combines affordable living, quality health and education services, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Residents enjoy the benefits of a relaxed lifestyle, with short commute times, excellent sporting and recreation facilities, vibrant local events, cafes and restaurants, and a strong sense of community. Whether you're raising a family, pursuing outdoor adventures, or seeking greater work-life balance, Horsham offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences of a regional city.

Surrounded by natural attractions including the Wimmera River, Mount Arapiles and the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, the region provides outstanding opportunities for bushwalking, cycling, fishing, water sports and camping. With its friendly community, affordable housing and easy access to nature, Horsham is a great place to live, work and thrive.

Horsham Rural City Council is proud to be an inclusive, child-safe and equal opportunity employer. We offer a range of flexible work arrangements and people of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Every application is reviewed by a real person, not an automated system

About the Role

Horsham Rural City Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Coordinator Community Safety to lead our Community Safety Unit and support the effective delivery of regulatory and community safety services across the municipality.

You will:

• Lead and support the Community Safety team and coordinate day-to-day service delivery.
• Oversee local laws, animal management and regulatory compliance activities.
• Manage competing operational priorities and complex matters.
• Build constructive relationships with community members and stakeholders
• Drive consistent, practical and customer-focused regulatory outcomes.

For more information

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For a confidential conversation, please contact the People, Culture & Safety team at [e-mail]

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

You will be an experienced regulatory professional with strong leadership skills, sound judgement and a practical approach to compliance. You will being extensive knowledge of local laws and relevant regulatory functions, together with demonstrated experience leading people and coordinating operational services.

Closing Date: 11/11/2026