Community Safety Coordinator 

Lead Community Safety Where the Outback Meets the Coast

At the Shire of Carnarvon, we play a vital role in protecting the safety, wellbeing, and liveability of our community — across our coastal reserves, neighbourhoods, visitor hotspots, and the places that make 6701 unique.

As part of our Community Planning & Sustainability team, you will contribute to a safer, more resilient Carnarvon. This is an opportunity to make a real impact through operational leadership, community engagement, emergency preparedness, and hands-on coordination of community safety programs that support both residents and visitors.

This is more than compliance — it’s leadership, connection, and community protection.

What You’ll Do

As our Coordinator Community Safety, you will:

• Lead community safety operations, setting priorities and coordinating the work of Community Safety Officers.

• Support emergency management preparedness, hazard mitigation programs, and multi-agency response and recovery.

• Oversee tourism and coastal safety operations, including compliance and visitor welfare at high-use locations.

• Lead complex investigations, enforcement actions, and local law compliance.

• Build strong partnerships with DFES, WA Police, DBCA, SES, RSPCA, tourism operators, and community groups.

• Provide a visible, community-focused presence across the Shire’s coastal, townsite, and remote areas.

• Deliver community education initiatives that strengthen resilience, safety, and responsible tourism.

• Prepare reports, maintain governance standards, and drive continuous improvement in service delivery and WHS.

You’ll join a committed team that plays a central role in keeping Carnarvon safe, supported, and well-prepared.

About You

You’ll bring:

• Experience in community safety, regulatory services, emergency management, or related operational fields.

• Strong knowledge of Local Government legislation, compliance frameworks, investigations, and enforcement.

• Leadership capability, with the ability to guide teams, manage complex issues, and coordinate multi-agency activity.

• High-level communication and conflict-resolution skills, with confidence working across diverse community settings.

• Strong organisation, decision-making, and reporting skills.

• A commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

• Alignment with our CARECHIP values — Courage, Authenticity, Respect, Excellence, Cohesion, Humility, Inclusion, Passion.

Experience working in regional or remote local government is highly regarded.

Why Join Us

We value leaders who want to grow their career in a supportive, purpose-driven organisation.

Your package includes:

• Salary: $100,372.20 plus superannuation, district allowance & housing allowance (if eligible).

• $5,000 retention bonus after 3 years’ service.*

• 5 weeks annual leave + 2 additional public holidays.

• Professional development and training opportunities.

• Annual leave travel assistance, club membership subsidies, gym subsidy, and aquatic centre access.

• Additional benefits as per our Attraction & Retention Policy.*

• A values-led workplace focused on culture, wellbeing, and community impact.

*Subject to corporate policy.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to lead community safety and contribute to a safe, resilient Carnarvon, we’d love to hear from you. To view the full position description: Community Safety Coordinator PD

Applications close: Tuesday 2 December 2025 at 4pm

For more information, please contact Denika Sweetman Manager People, Culture & Wellbeing, on 08 9941 0031.

The Shire of Carnarvon reserves the right to close applications early and/or commence the shortlisting and interview process prior to the advertised closing date. The position may be filled at any time upon identification of a suitable applicant.