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 robust 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 here because 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 competitive salary of $116,429.39 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 2026.

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 08 9272 0***.

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 2023_opt.pdf
- PD Senior Community Safety Officer.pdf

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