Community Safety Officer

Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge. The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 1,000 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace. What's on Offer Culture – Positive, fun and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything we do. These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence. Opportunity– Temporary full-time role for the Camping Season (up to mid-April 2026), based in the Mornington office. Band 6 – starting at $97,323 per annum (plus super). Work life balance – 4 on 4 off. Work 10 hours per day for 4 days, then enjoy 4 days off. Job Satisfaction – Have a meaningful impact on the community by contributing to achieve positive outcomes across the Mornington Peninsula Shire. About the Role The Community Safety Officer (Coast Patrol) promotes safety and compliance across the Shire’s coastal areas by engaging with vulnerable community members, responding to local concerns, and enforcing relevant local and State legislation to support a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. Reporting into the Team Leader – Community Safety, the core responsibilities include: Engaging proactively with the community, including campers, rough sleepers and visitors, to promote safety and wellbeing. Responding to concerns, investigating complaints, and ensuring compliance with local laws, animal management, parking, and litter regulations. Preparing evidence, reports and briefs to support legal and regulatory processes. Collaborating with internal teams, Victoria Police and external agencies to deliver integrated compliance and safety services. Supporting community education initiatives and contributing to risk minimisation and a positive, inclusive workplace culture. About You Demonstrated experience in investigating complaints and undertaking compliance or enforcement activities across animal management, parking, and local law environments. Practical experience in the handling and management of animals, including livestock, in a safe and compliant manner. Strong working knowledge of local government compliance systems, including relevant hardware and software platforms. Proven ability to prepare accurate reports, briefs of evidence, and provide evidence in the Magistrates’ Court. Well-developed judgement, resilience, and communication skills, with the ability to engage respectfully and effectively with diverse and sometimes vulnerable community members to achieve positive outcomes through education, negotiation, and enforcement. Relevant qualifications at Certificate IV in Government Investigations (or equivalent), or demonstrated experience in a regulatory or law enforcement role. Current Driver Licence, Working with Children Check, and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC). How to Apply If this role sounds like you, click 'Apply' . The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups. Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks. This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC). Applicants must have valid Australian work rights. For further information about the role, you can download the Position Description by clicking 'Apply' . For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:Gavin Tyler, Coordinator – Community Safety, 1*** Applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis and the recruitment process may close once a suitable candidate pool is identified. Shire Offices will be closed 25 December 2025 to 1 January 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr