About the role
The Building Maintenance team is seeking a Civic Safety Officer. This role has been created to enhance safety and asset protection across key council facilities within the municipality. The Civic Safety Officer will patrol and monitor designated Council facilities to ensure safety, prevent asset loss or damage, deliver high-level customer service, and support the effectiveness of safety and security infrastructure. The role also provides high level customer service advice to precinct visitors and Council staff to better assist in maximising the effectiveness of safety and security of infrastructure in and around civic precincts.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the following:
- You will have a degree or diploma in Criminal Justice, Security, or Risk Management, or equivalent experience.
- You must hold a Certificate III/IV in Security and Risk Management or a current Security Guard license (Unarmed Guard, Control Room Operator) with relevant experience (minimum 3 – 5 years).
- Experience in public safety, interpreting regulations, investigations, and enforcement is essential.
- You must be available for weekend/evening shifts and overtime.
Please ensure you address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application.
You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling/psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an international criminal history check), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. People with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. The candidate will also require Victorian Driver's Licence, and First Aid Level 2 & CPR certification. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Benefits of working with us
Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals. Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.
- Competitive salary
- Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
- Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
- Reward & recognition programs
- Access to our support and wellbeing programs
- A vibrant social club
For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender identities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment, and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children, with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
To apply
To apply for this position please complete the online application form including:
- Response to key selection criteria
- You will be required to answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selection process also includes reference checks.
Further information: Gavin Mansfield,
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