This is a 12-Month Recruitment Pool for casual appointments. Suitable applicants will be placed in a recruitment pool.

Flexible shifts. In-depth investigations. Real community impact.

The City of Melville’s MelSafe Community Safety Service is seeking Investigations Officers to lead compliance casework, follow-up investigations and more complex enquiries.

This role goes beyond patrol – you’ll focus on proactive investigations, enforcement actions and regulatory outcomes that require detailed case management. You’ll still be a visible presence in the community with a focus on building strong evidence and compliance.

Location: City of Melville Operations Centre

Salary: $55.08 - $58.41 per hour (incl 25% casual loading) + 12% Super 

Employment Type: Casual

Why You’ll Love It

• Flexible shifts 

• Attractive hourly rate + penalties

• Drive proactive investigations while making a real impact through enforcement, compliance and community engagement

• Industry leading Tesla fleet, body-worn cameras, advanced computer-aided dispatch & Licence Plate Recognition technology

• Career development as an Authorised Local Laws Officer

What You’ll Do

• Conduct proactive patrols, inspections, and investigations across the City

• Manage detailed, protracted casework and evidence collection

• Enforce compliance with legislation (animal management, bushfire, parking, signage, litter, etc.)

• Prepare reports, case notes, and prosecution briefs

• Undertake enforcement actions including cautions, infringements, and directives

• Seize and impound animals safely and lawfully

• Represent the City in court or tribunal hearings

• Engage the community through education and respectful communication

• Support emergency response and incident management

What We’re Looking For

• Current C Class Driver’s Licence

• Current National Police Clearance or willingness to obtain

• Extensive experience or qualifications in compliance, investigations, or local laws (ROCS 1 & 2)

• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and its application

• Proactive approach to enforcement and problem-solving

• Strong investigation, case management, and report-writing skills

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution ability

• (Desirable) Dangerous dog handling and court experience

Be part of something bigger. Be part of MelSafe.

How to Apply

Apply online via the Apply button and provide a comprehensive resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) demonstrating fulfilment of essential requirements outlined in the Position Description attached. 

Closing Date: Friday, 7 November 2025, 11.59PM AWST.

Please note that being placed in the pool does not guarantee you an offer of employment.

For further information about this position, please contact: Radomir Petrovic, Service Lead – Community Safety Investigations on 08 9364 0965.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we strongly advise you apply as soon as possible as the City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date.

Why The City of Melville?

We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer 2024-2025 – a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas. This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives.  In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future. 

Why Belong? 

Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville’s benefits!

• Join an award-winning, Inclusive Employer recognised for diversity, accessibility and welcoming workplaces

• Enjoy annual salary increases of 4%, effective each year from 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2027

• Enjoy flexible working arrangements that help balance work and life

• Stay active with a free LeisureFit membership

• Save time and money with free on-site parking

• Grow your career with structured professional development and study assistance programs

• Look after your wellbeing with wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Programs

• Connect outside of work with a vibrant social club

The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

Please note that the City does not offer visa sponsorship. While permanent positions are generally only open to Australian citizens or permanent residents, permanent positions may occasionally be filled on a fixed-term basis. In such cases and for fixed-term or casual roles, applicants with temporary unrestricted work rights in Australia (and residing in Perth) may be considered, provided they have unrestricted work rights for the duration of the appointment.

All candidates applying for a position where the use of ‘plant and machinery’ or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other ‘high risk’ facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre-employment medical.

We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.