Security and Cleansing Officer

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for. Security and Cleansing Officer Footscray, Australia Reference: Permanent Full-Time Band 5 ($81,248 - $92,958) + 12% super + monthly ADO About Us Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change arising from population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west. The Opportunity Our City Amenity Department has an exciting opportunity for a Security and Cleansing Officer to join our team. Reporting to Team Leader City Cleansing, you will be responsible for the effective delivery of Council's CCTV Policy and Graffiti Management Plan to enhance community safety and amenity across the municipality. This includes overseeing the operation and maintenance of Council's CCTV network, supervising contractors, managing allocated budgets, and convening the CCTV Control Group. The role will also drive strategies to reduce graffiti, foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and provide high‑quality customer service and business support within the City Amenity team. Key Responsibilities CCTV & Security Systems Coordinate and supervise contractors engaged to develop and maintain Council's CCTV network and security access systems. Provide advice and information to internal and external stakeholders regarding CCTV operations, access systems, and related security matters. Manage programming of facility access fobs, including new requests and updates to existing access levels. Conduct daily field inspections in priority areas to identify graffiti and ensure removal within required response timeframes. Liaise with Council's graffiti removal contractors and monitor performance against agreed service levels. Respond to and monitor graffiti‑related customer requests to ensure timely resolution and compliance with KPIs. Maintain databases and records relating to graffiti removal, consent requests, and DOJ participation. Prepare regular reports on graffiti trends, program performance, and budget expenditure. Amenity Compliance and Illegally dumped Rubbish Undertake patrols to monitor amenity compliance and identify illegally dumped rubbish, coordinating prompt collection through Council's contractor. Report and track dumped rubbish incidents and contribute to monthly reporting as required. About You To be considered for this role, you will have the following: Tertiary qualification in Business Administration or equivalent relevant experience. Proven experience in contract management, including coordination and performance monitoring of external service providers. Knowledge of CCTV operations, graffiti management, and amenity service delivery. Proficient in Authority, CM9, Microsoft 365, and data reporting tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing professional reports and correspondence. Ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, contractors, and community stakeholders. Current Victorian Driver's Licence and Working with Children Check. Why Choose Maribyrnong? Work cross functionally in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team; Enjoy a flexible work environment; Work in a meaningful role within a values‑driven organisation; Take an Accrued Day Off every month So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community‑focused environment, Apply Now How to Apply To apply for this job go to: & enter ref code: . To express your interest in this role, please forward your resume and a cover letter, outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria defined in the position description, in support of your application. Enquiries: For further queries, please contact Daniel Fedel, Team Leader City Cleansing on , for a confidential discussion. Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within it child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy. As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre‑screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety‑related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working With Children Check prior to commencement. Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr