Community Safety Lead

About the RoleAre you passionate about community safety? As a Community Safety Coordinator, you will lead our client’s Community Safety Officers in enhancing community wellbeing through outreach, education, and enforcement.Key Responsibilities

• Lead and Support: Guide and support Community Safety Officers to achieve excellent community safety outcomes.
• Legislative Authority: Enforce regulations under various acts including the Dog & Cat Management Act and Local Nuisance & Litter Control Act.
• Program Management: Coordinate community safety programs and initiatives.
• Complex Issues: Act as the go-to for complex issues and complaints.
• Operational Procedures: Develop and implement procedures and plans.
• Technical Advice: Provide expert advice on community safety matters.
• Decision Making: Make informed decisions on complex issues.
• Budgeting: Assist in preparing section plans and budgets.
• Legal Representation: Prepare court proceedings and represent the Council as needed.

Desired Behaviours

• Organised and effective in time management.
• Strong communication and information sharing.
• Customer-focused and community-oriented.
• Innovative problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Leadership that empowers and motivates.
• Adaptable and open to new ideas.
• High empathy and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications and ExperienceEssential:

• Current Australian Driver’s License.
• Significant experience in community safety or regulatory roles.
• Leadership experience in conflict management and mediation.

Desirable:

• Qualification in investigations.
• Conflict resolution training.

Knowledge Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Experience in investigations and reporting.
• Understanding of animal behaviour related to nuisance and aggression.
• Risk Management principles and clear communication skills.

At HOBAN we embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. We welcome and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds.We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at or visit .Reference ID: BBBH302076
Company: HOBAN Recruitment
Date Posted: Friday 5 July, 5:45pm
2024-07-05