Status:

Permanent, Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Salary range:

$112,150.29 - $117,677.54 per annum dependent on skills, knowledge and experience

Opportunity:

The City of Albany is seeking a people-focused and collaborative leader to take on the role of Coordinator Community Safety.

Reporting to the Manager Public Health and Safety, you will lead and support the Ranger Services team, fostering a positive, respectful and high-performing workplace where staff feel supported, valued and empowered to deliver great outcomes for the community.

Key responsibilities include

- Providing leadership, coaching, mentoring and support to build an engaged, capable and high-performing team, with a strong focus on staff development, wellbeing and accountability;
- Building positive relationships and fostering a culture of trust, respect, teamwork and continuous improvement;
- Leading a customer-focused, education-first approach to regulatory services, promoting communication, voluntary compliance and fair, consistent enforcement where required;
- Ensuring the City's statutory obligations are met in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, local laws and policies; and
- Building strong relationships with the community, other City teams and external stakeholders through effective communication, collaboration and practical problem-solving.

About You: You are an approachable, emotionally intelligent and supportive leader who understands that effective community safety starts with strong relationships, both within your team and with the wider community.

You will bring

- Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate, coach and mentor staff, manage performance and resolve conflict in a fair, constructive and respectful manner;
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust,



navigate challenging conversations and maintain positive relationships with a diverse range of people;
- A robust commitment to customer service, with the confidence and empathy to manage difficult customer situations, resolve complaints and achieve constructive outcomes;
- Strong conceptual thinking, problem-solving and negotiation skills, with the ability to balance community expectations, education and compliance requirements; and
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, local laws and contemporary regulatory services practices within Western Australia, with a commitment to fair, transparent and consistent decision-making.

Experience in ranger services, regulatory compliance or local government will be highly regarded. If you are a supportive and collaborative leader who is passionate about developing people, building community trust and delivering positive outcomes, we encourage you to apply and join the City of Albany.

About Us:

The City of Albany is one of Western Australia's most important and historic regional Cities. The services, facilities and activities that we offer are continually evolving and expanding. As an employee of the City, you can help us to reach our full potential. We employ around 500 staff members and provide an exceptional and committed service to the Community of Albany and we create an environment where every employee has an opportunity to succeed.

What We Offer:

The City offers some great benefits including workplace flexibility.



You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:

- Superannuation co-contributions of up to $4,500 per financial year
- Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
- Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 8 weeks' annual leave per year
- Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations, skin checks and health assessments
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Free or discounted ALAC Memberships
- Festive leave days
- Volunteering support
- Generous study assistance
- Employee recognition program
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Novated Leasing (where applicable)

Interested? To apply, please click the "Apply Now" button and follow the submission instructions outlined in the Application Pack.

Please Note: To be eligible for an interview, you must clearly address the key selection criteria outlined in the Application Pack.

If you are having any difficulties or for further assistance with the process please contact People and Culture at [email protected] or on 6820 3100.

Role related queries should be directed to Scott Reitsema, Manager Public Health and Safety at [email protected] or on 6820 3069.

Deadline: Applications close 5pm, Monday 2 November 2026

The City of Albany is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion across all its organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with lived disabilities, and individuals of all ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

📌 Coordinator Community Safety (Albany)
🏢 City of Albany
📍 Albany