Manager, Community Safety

City of Holdfast Bay; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Attractive remuneration package

Job summary

The City of Holdfast Bay invites applications for a senior leadership role in Community Safety, based in Glenelg. You will lead a diverse team including Environmental Health, Parking Compliance and By-Law Administration to deliver safe, well-managed outcomes for Holdfast Bay residents.

You will drive policy, service improvements, and stakeholder engagement while managing budgets and performance reporting. A current Australian Driver's Licence and Local Government experience are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in community safety or regulatory services.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with budgeting and resource planning.
• Knowledge of local government regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across Community Safety services.
• Lead and develop a high-performing, customer-focused team.
• Lead regulatory, compliance, education and enforcement activities in a fair, balanced way.
• Use insights and trends to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with community members, government agencies and stakeholders.
• Manage complex investigations, complaints and sensitive issues.
• Oversee business planning, budget management, resource allocation and performance reporting.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Strategic thinking

Budget management

Education

Relevant qualifications and/or leadership experience in community safety or regulatory services

Job description

Located in a premier coastal destination, the City of Holdfast Bay offers stunning beaches, parks and reserves, excellent community and sporting facilities, and a vibrant shopping and entertainment precinct. We are proud of what we achieve for our community, and value our staff by recognising achievements and delivering on our promises. We are respectful, innovative and easy to do business as we engage our community to inspire progress and build a future.

About the Opportunity

This senior leadership role is responsible for the strategic direction, operational management and continuous improvement of Council's Community Safety functions.

Leading a team of professionals across Environmental Health, Community Safety, Parking Compliance, Permit Assessment, Immunisation and By-Law Administration, you will ensure Council meets its legislative obligations while delivering balanced, community-focused outcomes.

Based in the heart of Glenelg, this is a unique opportunity to influence the culture and service delivery of a team responsible for community safety outcomes in one of South Australia's premier destinations. You will drive policy and process improvements, lead service innovation and build strong stakeholder relationships which contribute to a safe, welcoming and well-managed Holdfast Bay community.

What You'll Do:

As Manager, Community Safety, you will:

Provide strategic and operational leadership across Community Safety services.

Lead and develop a high-performing, customer-focused team.

Lead regulatory, compliance, education and enforcement activities in a fair, balanced and community-focused manner.

Use insights and contemporary trends to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

Develop and maintain productive relationships with community members, government agencies and key stakeholders.

Manage complex investigations, complaints and sensitive issues.

Oversee business planning, budget management, resource allocation and performance reporting.

About You:

You are a customer focused people leader with a strong background in developing engaged operational teams. You will be experienced in leading change and continuously improving service delivery outcomes, with demonstrated experience regulatory, compliance, or community safety functions.

You will bring:

Proven success leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams.

Experience managing regulatory, legislative or large operational services.

Strong strategic thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.

Experience leading organisational change and service improvement initiatives.

Financial management and reporting experience.

The ability to balance legislative requirements, public safety considerations and community expectations.

You will bring relevant qualifications and/or significant leadership experience in community safety, regulatory services, environmental health or an operational field, together with a current Australian Driver's Licence. Experience in Local Government, leadership qualifications and an understanding of contemporary community safety and compliance challenges will be highly regarded.

We Offer:

A challenging and rewarding leadership opportunity.

The ability to make a meaningful difference to the community.

A supportive and values-driven workplace culture.

Professional development and leadership growth opportunities.

Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate.

An attractive remuneration package.

Applications must be submitted through the Careers portal on the City of Holdfast Bay website to be considered for this opportunity.

Applications close at 9am on Monday, 2 November 2026.

Candidates may be required to undertake DHS Screening.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

South Australian's ‘crown’ is Holdfast Bay. The birthplace of this state, our homes, buildings and environment are rich in character and history. Only 20 min from the Adelaide CBD, we provide a thriving retail, business and entertainment district, and 5 min from Adelaide airport, with an effective public transport network for you to use.

Our community love where they live and expect a high level of maintenance of parks, programs, and services that support the community and businesses.

Our 11km of sandy, white beaches define our character and enviable lifestyle.

Come to Holdfast Bay. Enjoy the beach, far horizon, take a deep breath and imagine yourself here.

We look forward to welcoming you!

South Australian's ‘crown’ is Holdfast Bay. The birthplace of this state, our homes, buildings and environment are rich in character and history. Only 20 min from the Adelaide CBD, we provide a thriving retail, business and entertainment district, and 5 min from Adelaide airport, with an effective public transport network for you to use.

Our community love where they live and expect a high level of maintenance of parks, programs, and services that support the community and businesses.

Our 11km of sandy, white beaches define our character and enviable lifestyle.

Come to Holdfast Bay. Enjoy the beach, far horizon, take a deep breath and imagine yourself here.