Community Safety and Emergency Management Officer

Come for a career and stay for a lifestyle!

The City of Karratha is offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced and self-motivated professional to join our Engagement and Partnerships team as our Community Safety and Emergency Management Officer.  This position is based in Karratha, offering an attractive salary and a range of other benefits including, but not limited to:

• Allowances
• Six weeks annual leave  
• 13% Superannuation 
• Wellness Program

The Community Safety and Emergency Management Officer is responsible for the development, implementation and coordination of the City’s community safety and emergency management responsibilities. This role will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the community’s safety priorities are reflected in appropriate strategic and action plans and that the City’s emergency management statutory requirements are met.

The successful candidate will possess: 

• Tertiary qualification in Community Safety management, Law Enforcement or Emergency Management or related field 
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role or relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated experience in local government emergency management and community safety practices. 
• Demonstrated practical experience with partnership, stakeholder, contract and project management
• Experience in monitoring, tracking and reporting on capital and operational budgets
• Current C class driver’s licence
• Current National (or Federal) Police Certificate (no more than 6 months
• Working with Children Check or proof that the Check has been applied for
•  (eg a receipt)

Applications are to include a CV, completed application form, and a covering letter (max 2 pages) indicating your ability to meet role requirements.

For enquiries about this position, please contact the People and Culture team on 9186 8543. 

Applications are to be received by no later than 4.00pm, Friday 27th October 2023.  They are to be emailed to hr@karratha.wa.gov.au or sent via post to PO Box 219 Karratha WA 6714.