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 2 x Fulltime Ongoing Community Safety Officer Positions available. Generous Leave – We offer generous leave provisions, field and office-based role. 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. Security– Permanent full-time role, based in the Mornington office. Band 5 – starting at $80,395 per annum (excl. super). Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities. Job Satisfaction – Have a meaningful impact on the community by contributing to achieve positive outcomes across the Mornington Peninsula Shire. About the Role Reporting to the Coordinator - Community Safety the core responsibilities include: Operate as an Authorised Officer in the delivery of Animal Management, Parking Compliance, Local Law Enforcement and other duties as required. Investigate reports and concerns relating to alleged breaches of Acts, Regulations or Shire Local Laws in accordance with standard operating procedures and work protocols. Prepare evidence for breaches of law to be heard in Court. Carry out the duties in accordance with safe work method statements and practices for all activities to minimize the risk of workplace injury. Rostered on call and after-hours work required with applicable overtime and allowances. About You Experience in the investigation of complaints and law enforcement in animal management, parking, and local law compliance. Handling and management of animals including livestock. Experience in the hardware and software systems used in local government compliance. Experience in preparing briefs and giving evidence in the Magistrates’ Court. Further education at Certificate 4 in Government Investigations level or equivalent qualifications with demonstrated work skills and relevant experience in a regulatory or law enforcement role. Current Drivers 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:Merg Mikaelian – Team Leader – Community Safety, . Applications Close: 5pm, Thursday 11 December 2025. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr