May be covered under Local Government Officers' WA Award

$99,593.88p/a plus superannuation, housing and district allowances (if eligible).

$5,000 retention bonus payable on completion of 3 years.

Reports to:

Executive Manager Community Planning & Sustainability

Direct Reports:

3.5 FTE Community Safety Officers, Camp Hosts

Lead the Way in Community Safety on the Outback Coast

The Community Safety Team Leader provides operational leadership, coordination and specialist expertise across community safety, compliance, animal management, local laws and emergency management functions. The role is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of frontline regulatory services while fostering a proactive, community-focused approach to safety, education and compliance.

The position leads the day-to-day operations of the Community Safety team, overseeing work allocation, staff development, performance and service delivery to ensure legislative obligations and organisational priorities are met. The Team Leader provides guidance and support on complex compliance matters, promotes continuous improvement and ensures a consistent and professional approach to customer service and enforcement activities.

The Community Safety Team Leader also plays a key role in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities, contributing to the development and implementation of Local Emergency Management Arrangements (LEMA) and working collaboratively with emergency service agencies, government departments, community groups and other stakeholders to strengthen community resilience.

As the senior operational leader within the Community Safety function, this role provides a visible presence across the Shire, supports safe and responsible use of public spaces,



and drives initiatives that enhance public safety, environmental protection and community wellbeing.

What You’ll Do

As our Community Safety Team Lead, you will:

Demonstrate successful leadership through the application of the Shire's core values by promoting a work culture of sustainability, quality improvement, efficiency, and excellent customer service that corresponds to our Code of Conduct and Customer Service Charter.

A commitment to a protected work environment and WHS legislation, policy and processes.

Lead and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Community Safety team, including work allocation, rostering, resources, staff development and service delivery.

Support emergency preparedness, response and recovery, including Local Emergency Management Arrangements (LEMA), hazard mitigation, seasonal readiness and emergency exercises.

Oversee tourism, coastal and visitor safety operations, including high-use and remote locations, Camp Hosts, visitor risk controls and responsible tourism initiatives.

Build strong partnerships with the community and key agencies, providing advice, education and representing the Shire across meetings, forums and inter-agency activities.

Oversee regulatory compliance and enforcement across animal management, bushfire, off-road vehicles, litter, local laws and other relevant legislation.





Lead complex investigations and enforcement matters, ensuring decisions and actions are consistent, professional and meet legal, ethical and procedural requirements.

Provide strategic oversight of Community Safety services, including reporting, budgets, resource planning, emerging risks, governance and advice to Executive Leadership.

Champion a strong safety-first culture, leading WHS risk management, safe work practices, staff capability and continuous safety improvement across field operations.

About You

You’ll bring:

Demonstrated experience in accounts payable, finance administration, or similar role.

Highly developed ability to uphold a values-based approach in the workplace.

Formal qualifications in emergency management, regulatory services, law enforcement, or local government law with demonstrated experience applying these in complex operational environments.

Advanced understanding of Local Government legislation, compliance frameworks, and enforcement practices, including high-level capability in investigations, evidence management and prosecution processes.

Extensive experience in community safety operations across regional or remote local government settings, with the ability to manage diverse community, visitor and environmental risk factors.

High-level leadership capability, with proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary field teams, setting operational standards, mentoring staff, and improving service performance.

Demonstrated competency in incident management systems (e.g., AIIMS/ICS), bushfire operations, natural hazard management, or disaster preparedness, with experience supporting

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