About us
At the City of Bayswater, we believe that great communities are
built by people who care.
That's why we're guided by strong values,
shared purpose, and a real passion for creating meaningful change.
We prioritise sustainability, community wellbeing, and welcoming
places where everyone can thrive.
As an employer, we're committed
to a culture that values inclusion, balance, and personal growth.
Whether you're starting your journey or building on experience, we
offer the chance to develop your skills, contribute meaningfully to
the community, and help shape the future of a vibrant and evolving
community.
About the Position
We are seeking an experienced and motivated leader to join our
Community Safety team as Senior Community Safety Officer.
This
position is responsible for supporting the delivery of effective
community safety services through strong operational leadership,
stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to customer-focused
outcomes.
Working closely with the Manager and Coordinator Community
Safety and you will provide high-level advice and operational
support while leading and developing a team of Community Safety
Officers.
You will foster a positive, inclusive, and
high-performing team culture, ensuring staff are supported,
accountable, and equipped to deliver exceptional service to the
community.
You will also be responsible for;
Coordinate staffing levels including rostering, timesheets
and leave management.
Act as the on-shift escalation point for Community Safety
Officers, providing direction, support and sound operational
decision-making during routine patrols, incidents and
higher-risk situations.
Promptly delegate, attend and respond to service
requests.
Undertake security patrols of the community and City of
Bayswater assets, providing advice and information on community
safety matters.
Assist in responding to requests for CCTV footage from
internal and external stakeholders.
Contribute to the planning and implementation of community
education/awareness programs.
Investigate alleged breaches of relevant legislation,
interview complainants and witnesses,



analyse statements, issue
infringement notices and take action for matters including
parking, animals, litter, hazards and abandoned vehicles.
Contribute to the annual service planning and set team and
individual goals and performance expectations.
Identify simple and complex risks and provide
recommendations and solutions for improving operational
challenges.
Embodies the City's values and abides by relevant
legislation, management practices, policies, procedures and the
City's Code of Conduct ensuring these are understood by all
staff within the team.
This is a permanent, full-time
position.
About You
You are a people focused leader who enjoys supporting and
developing teams to deliver great outcomes for the community.
You
bring a strong understanding of compliance and community safety
principles, along with the ability to interpret legislation and
make sound decisions in complex situations.
You are a confident
communicator who can build positive relationships with colleagues,
stakeholders, and members of the community.
Applicants will hold a National Police Clearance, Security
Licence issued by WA Police, "C" class Drivers Licence, Certificate
II in Security Operations and a current First Aid Certificate.
Previous experience in local government, community safety,
regulatory services, security operations or a similar frontline
leadership environment will be highly regarded.
This is a shift work position operating on a 24/7 roster.
The
successful candidate will be required to work 12-hour day and night
shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
The roster pattern
is two day shifts, followed by two night shifts, followed by four
days off, with an additional rostered day off every six weeks.




What we offer
You will love working herebecause we believe
we have great staff who are motivated and passionate about what
they do.
We get to make a difference in the community which
brings great job satisfaction.
We offer a market-competitive salary
of $116,****** per annum plus super, as well as access to City of
Bayswater staff benefits including:
Up to 5% matched super
contributions, totalling up to 22% combined super
22 days Annual Leave plus 17.5% leave loading
Option to purchase an additional 4 weeks of leave per
year
Flexible work arrangements
Free aquatic and gym membership
Training and development opportunities
Employee health and wellbeing program
Free onsite parking
Employee Assistance Program
Corporate health insurance discounts
Diverse and inclusive work environment
Closing Date: 4pm, Tuesday 21 July
****.
To view the Position Description
and information about working for the City of Bayswater,
please download the attachments below.
For any further queries please contact Ashwin Riar, Coordinator
Community Safety on ************.
The City of Bayswater reserves the right to close this
advertisement prior to the closing date.
Candidate
screening and interviews may take place prior to the advertised
close date.
Applications may be used to fill subsequent
vacancies.
TO APPLY click the "APPLY NOW"
button.
Applicants should
include a current CV and a cover letter describing how you meet the
requirements of the role.
JEREMY
EDWARDS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The City of Bayswater is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and we promote a workplace that values and
foster the diversity of our staff.
We strongly encourage
applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,
people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse
backgrounds, the LGBQTIA+ community, and young people.
Attachments:
- How to Apply for Job Vacancy.pdf
- Information for Applicants.pdf
- Inside Industrial Agreement ****_opt.pdf
- PD Senior Community Safety Officer.pdf

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