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 its leadership connection and community protection.

What Youll 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 Shires 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.

Youll join a committed team that plays a central role in keeping Carnarvon safe supported and well-prepared.

About You

Youll 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: $100372.20 plus superannuation district allowance & housing allowance (if eligible).

• $5000 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 youre ready to lead community safety and contribute to a safe resilient Carnarvon wed 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.

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.