ABOUT THE ROLE Full Time Ongoing Band 5: $76,871 12% superannuation Supportive and collaborative team Are you experienced in supporting the safety of our local community? We have an exciting opportunity to join us as one of our valuable Community Safety Officers. This pivotal role is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of the community through proactive measures and enforcement of safety regulations. This role will be involved in parking control, domestic animal management including Council’s animal shelter, fire prevention, school crossings, after-hours on-call duties on a rostered basis, community education, and ensuring compliance with the appropriate statutory obligations. ABOUT YOU To be successful in this role, you will: have a Certificate IV in Animal Management/Local Government/Statutory Compliance, or experience in a similar field be qualified, or prepared to qualify as an Assistant Municipal Fire Prevention Officer have a high level of communication skills and diligence for detail have a customer focus when managing a range of external stakeholders be willing to work collaboratively to achieve the goals of the Community Safety team not be afraid to jump in wherever help is needed, including being on call and able to respond to emergency call outs You must have a current Driver’s licence, Working with Children Check and complete a satisfactory Police Records Check and Functional Assessment (Physio/medical). ABOUT US South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership. We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community. Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep. Our values - Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence - are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture. WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US! Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles Ongoing training and professional development opportunities South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions Mentoring, coaching and secondments Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Opportunity to purchase additional leave Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments Family Violence Support and Leave Provisions For more benefits, Please Click Here! POSITION DESCRIPTION To view the Position Description for this role, please CLICK HERE. CLOSING DATE Applications close Midnight Wednesday 23 July 2025. CONTACT Enquiries to: Sarah Male, Coordinator Community Safety on 5662 9192 NEXT STEPS If you would like to become a part of our team at South Gippsland Shire Council, please submit your application. You will be required to address the application questions and upload two documents, your resume and cover letter. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your potential and set your application apart from the rest! For further information on our recruitment process please click here. All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be sent to you via email. All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks (drug and alcohol tests) and psychometric testing) prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates; however, will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the job. Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one. South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require. Alternatively you can contact a member of the People & Culture team on 03 5662 9233 and identify the position you are applying for and specify your requirements. All councillors, employees, students, agency staff, contractors and volunteers are required to act in accordance with equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, harassment, vilification and child safety legislation. South Gippsland Shire Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We all have a responsibility to ensure our workplaces are respectful, safe and inclusive and free of all forms of unlawful and unacceptable behaviours. By applying for this role you agree to the above. If you are having any issues applying for this position, please call our People & Culture Team on 03 5662 9233 or email humanresources@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
