Community Safety Officer

Protect Community Safety Where the Outback Meets the Coast

At the Shire of Carnarvon, we’re committed to keeping our community safe — from our neighbourhoods and townsites to our coastal reserves, visitor hotspots, and remote areas across 6701.

As part of our Community Planning & Sustainability team, you’ll contribute to a safe, connected, and resilient Carnarvon. This is an opportunity to make a real difference through frontline community engagement, responsible enforcement, and hands-on safety work that supports both residents and visitors.

This is more than compliance — it’s presence, service, and community connection.

What You’ll Do

As our Community Safety Officer, you will:

• Deliver frontline community safety services through patrols, engagement, and enforcement of local laws.

• Respond to community enquiries and complaints with professionalism and care.

• Undertake investigations into issues such as dog attacks, firebreak compliance, littering, nuisance behaviour, and off-road vehicle activity.

• Carry out animal management duties including impounding, transporting, and handling animals.

• Provide a visible presence at high-use visitor locations such as the Blowholes, Coral Bay, and coastal reserves.

• Support emergency preparedness and response activities including hazard inspections, seasonal readiness tasks, and operational support during incidents.

• Assist with community education on local laws, responsible pet ownership, fire safety, and visitor behaviour expectations.

• Maintain accurate notes, evidence, and compliance records.

You’ll be part of a team that plays a crucial role in ensuring Carnarvon remains safe, welcoming, and well-supported.

About You

You’ll bring:

• Experience in community safety, local laws, animal management, compliance, or a related regulatory field.

• Knowledge of (or ability to quickly learn) legislation including the Dog Act 1976, Cat Act 2011, Bush Fires Act 1954, Litter Act 1979 and Local Government Act 1995.

• Confidence handling animals and managing a variety of field-based tasks.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage calmly and respectfully with diverse community members.

• Sound judgement, problem-solving skills and the ability to manage challenging situations.

• Physical capability to perform patrols, inspections, and outdoor operational duties.

• A commitment to safety, teamwork, and high-quality service.

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

Experience working in regional or remote communities is highly regarded.

Why Join Us

We value people who want to build their skills and contribute to a purpose-driven team.

Your package includes:

• Salary: $77,723.74 plus superannuation, district allowance & housing allowance (if eligible).

• $3,500 retention bonus after 3 years’ service.*

• 5 weeks annual leave + 2 Local Government public holidays.

• Training and professional development opportunities.

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

• Additional allowances and subsidies under our Attraction & Retention Policy.*

• A supportive workplace focused on safety, wellbeing, and community impact.

*Subject to corporate policy.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to help protect community safety and support a welcoming, resilient Carnarvon, we’d love to hear from you. To view the full position description: Community Safety Officer 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.