Community Safety Officer

Use your skills in engagement, collaboration, and sustainable development to strengthen community connections and deliver initiatives that support long-term wellbeing!

The Community Development Officer – Programs and Events is a pivotal role within the Lifestyle and Community Department, responsible for supporting the successful delivery of a wide range of community events, programs, and activities.

This dynamic position combines behind the scenes logistics with on the ground action, including proactive planning, administration, and hands-on support tailored to each initiative.

A significant portion of the work delivered through this role is funded by external grants. As such, the officer is required to plan, implement, and evaluate grant-funded programs, ensuring compliance with funding agreements, meeting reporting requirements, and adapting delivery based on available funding.

Overall, this role plays a key part in ensuring seamless execution of community initiatives while fostering community growth, participation, and engagement.

What You’ll Do

As our Community Development Officer, you will:

• Demonstrate successful leadership through the application of the Shire's core values by promoting a work culture of sustainability, quality improvement, efficiency, and excellent customer service that corresponds to our Code of Conduct and Customer Service Charter.
• Ensure compliance with the Local Government Act (WA) 1995 and any relevant legislation.
• A commitment to a safe work environment and WHS legislation, policy and processes.
• Develop and deliver community events, programs, and activities for all age groups, from early years to seniors, including promotion, setup, pack down, equipment installation, and overall event coordination. A significant portion of these initiatives are funded through external grants, requiring adherence to funding agreements and flexible delivery based on available resources.
• Develop strong relationships and enhance collaborations with stakeholders, community organisations and non-for-profit clubs.
• Work closely with the broader Lifestyle and Community Department to provide comprehensive support for a range of community events, programs, and activities, most of which are grant-funded.
• Provide efficient administrative support, including document preparation, data entry, and coordination of schedules and appointments.
• Maintain organised records of community programs, events, and participant information.
• Create marketing materials to promote community programs and events, ensuring consistency with the Shire of Carnarvon's branding guidelines.
• Support the development, sustainability and success of local sporting clubs and organisations by providing guidance, developing partnerships, and facilitating access to resources and opportunities.
• Drive initiatives to activate public spaces, enhancing community vibrancy and fostering a sense of place.
• Effectively complete all duties as directed and provide support across all Shire locations as required, contributing to the successful delivery of programs, events, and operational activities.

About You

Essential criteria:

• Highly developed ability to uphold a values-based approach in the workplace.
• Highly effective communication skills (written and verbal) including ability to prepare initial reports, letters, emails and assist with applications.
• Sound understanding of budgeting with experience in grant applications and acquittals.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Experience working with diverse cultural and religious communities and recreational groups in a similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to work within time constraints and assist the team in achieving the completion of projects.
• Developed interpersonal, oral, and team-working skills to facilitate liaising with team members across the organisation and various external stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 with experience using these tools for document management, communication, reporting, and supporting program and event planning, including grant-funded initiatives.

Desirable criteria:

• Knowledge of the traditional owners in the Shire of Carnarvon region.
• Previous Experience in Local Government.
• Previous experience in a similar role.

Why Join Us

We value people who want to build their skills and contribute to a purpose-driven team.

Your package includes:

• Salary: $77,723.75 plus superannuation, district allowance & housing allowance (if eligible).

• $3,500 retention bonus after 3 years’ service.*

• 5 weeks annual leave + 2 Local Government public holidays.

• Training and professional development opportunities.

• Annual leave travel assistance, gym and club membership subsidies, and aquatic centre access.

• Additional allowances and subsidies under our Attraction & Retention Policy.*

• A supportive workplace focused on safety, wellbeing, and community impact.

*Subject to corporate policy.

How to Apply

To apply please follow this link: Community Development Officer Job Application

Applications close: Friday 9 January 2026 at 4pm

For more information, please contact HR@carnarvon.wa.gov.au or call 08 9941 0000.

The Shire of Carnarvon reserves the right to close applications early and/or commence the shortlisting and interview process prior to the advertised closing date. The position may be filled at any time upon identification of a suitable applicant.