South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership.
We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.
Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.
Our values – Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence – are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.
ABOUT THE ROLE
* Part Time Fixed Term until 12 February 2026
* 2 days / 15.2 hours per week
* Band 5: $38.90 per hour + 11.5% superannuation
* Supportive and collaborative team
Are you experienced in supporting the safety of our local community? We have an exciting opportunity to join us as one of our valuable Community Safety Officers for the next 10 months.
This pivotal role is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of the community through proactive measures and enforcement of safety regulations.
This role will be involved in community education, parking control, domestic animal management including Council’s animal shelter, fire prevention, school crossings, after-hours on-call duties on a rostered basis, community education, and ensuring compliance with the appropriate statutory obligations.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, you will:
* have a Certificate IV in Animal Management/Local Government/Statutory Compliance, or experience in a similar field
* be qualified, or prepared to qualify as an Assistant Municipal Fire Prevention Officer
* have a high level of communication skills and diligence for detail
* have a customer focus when managing a range of external stakeholders
* be willing to work collaboratively to achieve the goals of the Community Safety team
* not be afraid to jump in wherever help is needed, including being on call and able to respond to emergency call outs.
You must have a current Driver’s licence, Working with Children Check and complete a satisfactory Police Records Check and Functional Assessment (Physio/medical).
WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US!
* Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
* Rostered Days Off offered forfull time roles
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
* Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
* Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
* Mentoring, coaching and secondments
* Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
* Opportunity to purchase additional leave
* Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments
If you would like to become a part of our team at South Gippsland Shire Council, please submit your application by filling out your details in the following fields and addressing the questions below. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your potential and set your application apart from the rest! You must answer your questions in the fields below, please do not attach them in a separate document, doing so may affect the progression of your application. You will also be required to upload two documents, your resume and cover letter.
Your application will be reviewed after the closing date and we will be in contact via email regarding your progress. Please ensure you check your Spam Folder.
Allpreferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks and psychometric testing) prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed.
The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates; however will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the job.
To view the Position Description for this role, please CLICK HERE .
Enquiries to: Sarah Male, Coordinator Community Safety on 03 5662 9200.
Applications will close when a suitable candidate is identified.
Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one.
South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require. Alternatively you can contact a member of the People & Culture team on 03 5662 9233 and identify the position you are applying for and specify your requirements.
If you are having any issues applying for this position, please call our People & Culture Team on 03 5662 9233 or email
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