Coordinator Community Safety and Resilience

Bass Coast Shire Council is seeking a highly capable leader to oversee a diverse portfolio that is central to community safety, resilience and public confidence. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across emergency management, community resilience, compliance, local laws, domestic animal management, parking and community road safety, ensuring Council delivers responsive, consistent and community-focused outcomes.

Reporting to the Manager Community Wellbeing & Culture, you will lead a number of diverse teams and ensure Council meets its legislative and service delivery obligations. The role will oversee relevant policies, strategies, plans, budgets and reporting requirements, while driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of innovation, accountability and service excellence across the portfolio. You will also continue to lead and play an active role in local and regional partnerships with external stakeholders to strengthen community safety, resilience and collaborative outcomes.

A BIT ABOUT YOU:

You are an experienced people leader who enjoys working in a community-focused environment.

You will bring:

- experience leading compliance, enforcement or emergency management functions, preferably in local government
- highly developed leadership experience, with the ability to lead diverse teams, build capability and foster a positive, high-performing culture
- relevant tertiary qualifications or significant experience in emergency management, management, law enforcement, justice, business or a related discipline
- demonstrated capability in financial management, workforce planning and change management
- experience supporting staff development, performance and succession planning
- highly developed communication,



negotiation and report-writing skills

Applications close : Midnight, Wednesday 9 September 2026.

WHY BASS COAST SHIRE COUNCIL:

From surfing and cycling to fine dining and everything in between, Bass Coast offers the perfect blend of rural, residential, and holiday living - set against breathtaking backdrops of beaches, bushland, and rolling hills. Less than two hours from Melbourne by car, Bass Coast Shire is one of Victoria’s fastest-growing regions, providing an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Whether you're seeking a sea change or looking for a flexible work environment, Bass Coast Shire Council could offer the perfect employment opportunity to help you achieve your ideal work-life balance.

Bass Coast Shire Council is recognised as a leader in local government, having designed and implemented cutting-edge workplace policies that rank among the most progressive in the state. We’ve spearheaded discussions around gender equality and continue to champion initiatives that foster an inclusive and supportive workplace culture. Additionally, we have committed to doing our part in the global fight against climate change, collaborating with both the community and our employees to drive meaningful action.





Bass Coast Shire Council consistently exceeds service excellence goals and is now integrating current technologies and systems to enhance our already high standards of service delivery. We are a Council that thrives on innovation, making this an exciting time to join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our workforce

Reasons why we love working at Bass Coast Shire Council:

- At Bass Coast Council, we celebrate diversity and have made it a top priority for all staff to feel safe and welcome regardless of race, religion, gender, disability, age or sexual orientation. We value inclusivity and a positive workplace culture.
- Adaptable working arrangements; including flexible start and finish times and a hybrid working model. We encourage our employees to think about their work-life balance and what will help them flourish.
- We encourage open discussions with People Leaders and the People & Culture team to talk about any individual modifications or adjustments that may be required, enabling your on-going success in the role. Reach out to **************@basscoast.vic.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
- Regular and proactive discussions on performance development, focusing on shared expectations, training opportunities, and career advancement. What can we do to help you achieve?
- Opportunities to experience other roles in the business with our ‘Expression of Interest’ process
- Options to purchase additional annual leave in advance of any extended trips or planned time off.

Child Safety Commitment

We support and respect all children, as well as our staff, contractors, and volunteers. Our organisation is committed to preventing child abuse by identifying risks early and intervening to address these risks. We are committed to the safety of all children.

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📌 Coordinator Community Safety and Resilience (Wonthaggi)
🏢 Bass Coast Shire Council
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