Community Safety Advisor - 12 Month FTC (Parental Leave Cover)
Level 7 - $132,595.68 per annum, including $20,000 Port Hedland Allowance
+ Housing Allowance & Utilities Support
Residential Role | Fixed-Term, Full-Time

The Role

The Town of Port Hedland is seeking a proactive and experienced professional to lead the delivery of its Community Safety Plan and related initiatives on a 12 Month Fixed-Term Basis (commencing January 2026). This role plays a key part in enhancing public safety and perception through strategic partnerships, education, and collaboration across all levels of government, industry, and the community.

You'll coordinate multi-agency efforts, support governance groups, and provide expert advice to Council, internal teams, and external stakeholders. Your work will include developing education strategies, managing stakeholder agreements, preparing reports and funding submissions, and evaluating the effectiveness of safety programs.

To succeed, you'll bring strong experience in community safety, crime prevention, or alcohol and drug management, along with excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. A background in policy development, program coordination, and data-driven evaluation will be highly regarded.

For further information, please view the attached position description.

Work Related Requirements

The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol assessment to be considered for the role, as well as possess:

• Tertiary qualification in community development, social science, and/or related human services discipline
• National Police Clearance
• Current 'C' class driver's license
• Rights to work in Australia

Employee Benefits

In addition to the salary our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include:

• Housing Allowance & Utilities Support: Up to $400 per week Housing Allowance + up to $1,500 per annum Utilities Support, easing the burden of rent and utility expenses
• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 6 weeks annual leave, complemented with 17.5% leave loading plus an additional 2 public holidays a year
• Relocation Assistance: Receive up to $10,000 in relocation assistance
• Superannuation: 12% Superannuation, with a co-contribution scheme of up to 14%
• Wellness program: Enjoy perks like free gym membership and access to pool facilities
• Training & Development: We're committed to your career growth!
• Salary packaging: Save on costs with our flexible salary packaging options, from assisting with the price of rent of leasing a new vehicle through a novated lease
• Plus much more!

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

If you are unable to apply online, please forward your application documents to Human Resources, Attention "Confidential Advertised Vacancy" either by:

Post: PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721
Hand: Civic Centre, McGregor Street, Port Hedland WA 6721

Applicants are advised to write a cover letter of no more than two (2) pages outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience will contribute to their success in this position. Applicants who do not attach a cover letter may not be considered in the first round of shortlisting. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application is received in full prior to the closing date and time.

Suitable applicants may be considered for appointment to similar vacancies during the six-month period following the conclusion of this recruitment process.

For further information about this position please contact our recruitment team via .au

The Town reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the closing date.

Applications close 11.30pm Friday 31st October 2025

The Town of Port Hedland is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities.