Senior Community Safety Officer

City of West Torrens; Inverness; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in Inverness is seeking a Community Safety Officer to lead their Operational Team on a 15-month contract. The successful candidate will coordinate the team, providing advice on legislative matters and ensuring public safety through compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate is reliable, motivated, and demonstrates strong leadership abilities. Competitive salary and benefits include a holistic health program and paid parental leave.

Benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Holistic health benefits

Counselling access

Paid parental leave

Study assistance

Qualifications

• Mandatory Class C Drivers Licence.
• National Police Clearance dated within the last 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the Community Safety Operational Team.
• Provide high-level legislative advice to Community Safety Officers.
• Manage issues related to animal management and fire prevention.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and Council policies.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Negotiation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

Overview

Full-time Fixed Term 15-month contract (24 November 2025 to 27 February 2027)

Salary (Level 6 Officer): $110,418 to $117,952 per annum (FTE) plus superannuation

Based at Hilton, SA

Car parking onsite

Rostered day off per month

What you'll do

The City of West Torrens is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to lead our Community Safety Operational Team on a 15-month contract.

• Coordinate, supervise and support the operational team in delivering proactive, preventative and legislative responsibilities to ensure high standards of public safety.
• Provide high-level legislative advice, general advice and clear operational direction to the Community Safety Officers.
• Lead the team in managing issues related to animal management, fire prevention, parking compliance and local nuisance matters.
• Promote a positive and safe environment for our community by ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Council policies.

Who you are

You are reliable, motivated and committed to delivering high standards of performance and teamwork. You demonstrate strong leadership, coordination and negotiation skills with the ability to foster a collaborative and positive team environment. You are confident in handling and resolving conflict, and you have well-developed verbal and written communication skills. You are flexible, use your initiative, and adapt readily to changing priorities.

In accordance with the requirements of this role, a Class C Drivers Licence and National Police Clearance (dated within in 6 months of issue) will also be required as part of the recruitment process.

Proposition and diversity

City of West Torrens is committed to a positive and inclusive workplace, valuing diversity and flexible ways of working. We maintain our White Ribbon Accreditation and encourage a workplace that values individual differences, experiences and perspectives.

Benefits

• Excellent work-life balance with a 40-hour working week and monthly rostered day off (for full time employees).
• Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund.
• Holistic health and wellbeing program including flu vaccinations, skin checks and health seminars.
• Free access to up to 3 counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Study assistance.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• On-site car parking.

How to apply

Click 'Apply' to submit an application.

Closing Date: Thursday 2 October 2025, by 9:00am

Notes

Enquiries to Samara Farrell, Acting Team Leader Community Safety on 8416 6257.

Source: City of West Torrens job advertisement (extract for reference).