Looking for a role that’s active, varied and makes a real impact? Join the City of Melville’s MelSafe Community Safety Service as an Operations Response Officer and be on the frontline responding to a wide range of incidents, from animal control and local law breaches to welfare checks, antisocial behaviour and urgent community safety matters. It’s an active, on-the-ground role where every day brings something new. You’ll be making a real difference in protecting and supporting our community. Location : City of Melville Operations Centre Salary : Up to $98,600 p.a. 12% Super Base: $81,020.94 to $86,485.42 p.a. Shift Payments: Up to $14,300 extra p.a. Employment Type : Temporary Full Time Roster : 7-on / 7-off rotating roster – day, afternoon & night shifts with additional shift payments of up to $14,300 per year What You’ll Do Conduct high-visibility patrols across the City (day, afternoon and night shifts) Take proactive action to prevent and deter community safety, compliance and amenity issues Investigate and enforce legislation including the Dog Act, Cat Act, Local Laws and associated regulations Respond to animal management matters, parking offences, noise complaints, littering, and security-style incidents Assess situations, problem-solve in the field, and escalate matters to internal or external partners where required Work collaboratively with WA Police and other partner agencies Utilise modern technology systems for dispatch, reporting, evidence gathering and case management What We’re Looking For Current C Class Driver’s Licence Current National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain) Demonstrated experience and/or qualifications in compliance, investigations or local law enforcement (ROCS 1 & 2 highly regarded) Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and its practical application Proactive, adaptable and confident in dynamic environments Excellent communication, conflict resolution and sound decision-making skills Physically fit, resilient and capable of operating in a fast-paced frontline role Desirable: Experience in community safety, law enforcement, ranger services, animal management (including dangerous dog handling), court processes, or other enforcement-based roles. Be part of something bigger. Be part of MelSafe. To see MelSafe in action, watch our launch video. How to Apply Apply online via the Apply button and provide a comprehensive resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) demonstrating fulfilment of essential requirements outlined in the Position Description attached. Closing Date: Thursday, 19 March 2026, 11:59PM AWST . For further information about this position, please contact: Andrew Cook , Service Lead – MelSafe Operations on 08 9364 0 . If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we strongly advise you apply as soon as possible as the City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date. Why The City of Melville? We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers. We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer 2024-2025 – a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas. This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives. In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future. Why Belong? Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville’s benefits! Join an award-winning, Inclusive Employer recognised for diversity, accessibility and welcoming workplaces Enjoy annual salary increases of 4%, effective each year from 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2027 Enjoy flexible working arrangements that help balance work and life Stay active with a free LeisureFit membership Save time and money with free on-site parking Celebrate your special day with Birthday Leave – no work on your big day! Access paid parental leave to support your family Take more time to recharge with 2 extra days of annual leave plus the option to purchase additional leave (up to 10 weeks off per year) Benefit from a generous superannuation co-contribution of up to 15.5% Maximise your pay with salary packaging and novated leasing options Grow your career with structured professional development and study assistance programs Look after your wellbeing with wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Programs Connect outside of work with a vibrant social club The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities. Please note that the City does not offer visa sponsorship. While permanent positions are generally only open to Australian citizens or permanent residents, permanent positions may occasionally be filled on a fixed-term basis. In such cases and for fixed-term or casual roles, applicants with temporary unrestricted work rights in Australia (and residing in Perth) may be considered, provided they have unrestricted work rights for the duration of the appointment. All candidates applying for a position where the use of ‘plant and machinery’ or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other ‘high risk’ facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre-employment medical. We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.
