Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a dedicated and community-focused Community Patrol and Engagement Officer to support community safety and wellbeing within the Balgo Community.

The Community Patrol and Engagement Officer plays an important role in promoting a safe and supportive setting through regular patrol activities, positive community engagement, mentoring, and collaboration with community members, service providers and police. Working from Tuesday to Saturday evenings, the successful applicant will assist vulnerable individuals, identify community safety concerns, support local capacity building, and contribute to community-led safety initiatives.

This position is ideally suited to someone who is calm under pressure, has strong interpersonal skills, and is passionate about supporting Aboriginal communities and improving community wellbeing in a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct regular night patrols throughout Balgo Community.
- Monitor public areas, community facilities and identified locations of concern.
- Maintain a visible and positive presence to assist in reducing anti-social behaviour and promoting community safety.
- Observe and report criminal activity, safety concerns and incidents to Balgo Police as required.
- Assist vulnerable individuals through support, engagement and referral to appropriate services where safe and appropriate.
- De-escalate non-violent conflict situations using respectful and culturally appropriate communication.
- Mentor and support local community members participating in patrol activities.
- Build positive relationships with Elders, families, young people and community stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate patrol logs, incident reports and activity records.




- Operate patrol vehicles safely and conduct routine vehicle and equipment checks.
- Follow workplace health and safety procedures and organisational policies.
- Participate in training, meetings and professional development activities.
- Undertake other duties within the scope of the role as directed.

What We’re Looking For

- Experience in community services, community safety, security, youth work, patrol work or a related field.
- Ability to work effectively and respectfully within a remote Aboriginal community.
- Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with community members.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm, de-escalate situations and exercise sound judgement.
- Current Australian C Class Driver's Licence.
- Current National Police Clearance (not older than six months).
- Current WA Working with Children Check.
- Current First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain.
- Ability to work evening and overnight shifts from Tuesday to Saturday, shifts of 7.6 hours, within a 38 hour working week.

Desirable

- Experience working with Aboriginal communities.
- Knowledge of local community services and referral pathways.
- Training in conflict resolution, community development or community services.
- Certificate II, III or IV in Community Services, Community Safety, Youth Work or a related discipline.

Salary and Benefits





- A salary of $102,000 per annum plus superannuation, inclusive of penalty rates
- Annual Leave of 5 weeks plus 17.5% Annual leave loading
- Salary Packaging, which can boost your take-home pay by reducing taxable income
- Free accommodation provided, including furnishings and WiFi, along with subsidised electricity, water and internet
- $1,500 relocation assistance to support your move to Balgo
- $5,000 per year personal travel allowance to support travel outside the community ($2,500 accrued for each completed six months of continuous service)

To Apply For any job-related queries or to obtain a detailed Duty Statement please contact our HR Support Team via email [email protected] To apply submit your cover letter along with your resume via Seek or alternatively in PDF format to [email protected] Before an offer of employment can be made our client requires a National Police Clearance, not older than 6 months and a current Working with Children Check.

You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible as Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation**reserves the right to shortlist and interview applications as received. While we would love to contact each applicant, this is not always possible, and we thank every applicant in advance for taking the time to apply.

Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the needs of our clients and to improve equal prospect outcomes for our employees. This is authorised under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

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