Community Resilience and Engagement Officer

Community Development | Community Services, Community Development

• $84,374 to $88,499 per annum plus superannuation
• Full-time, permanent
• CBD Location

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

Help shape a safer, more connected Perth.

Join a team dedicated to creating welcoming public spaces where residents, workers and visitors feel safe and supported. In this frontline community safety role, you'll work directly with the community, businesses and key stakeholders to deliver proactive safety initiatives, support vulnerable people and respond to emerging issues that impact the city's vibrancy and liveability.

Reporting to the Community Safety Manager, your responsibilities would primarily include to:

• Build safer, more connected communities through proactive engagement with residents, businesses and visitors across the City.
• Support vulnerable community members by connecting people with services and working alongside government and community partners.
• Lead local safety initiatives including community safety programs, awareness campaigns, events and place-based projects.
• Work collaboratively to solve community safety challenges by partnering with businesses, stakeholders and service providers to deliver positive outcomes.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in community safety, community engagement, local government, security or a related field.
• A talent for building relationships and working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Confidence engaging with vulnerable people and connecting them with appropriate support services.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, with the resilience to work in a dynamic frontline environment.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

• A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa)
• Fitness for work via a pre-employment medical
• A current ‘C’ class Australian drivers licence
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months)
• Current First Aid Certificate (dated within 3months).

How To Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a tailored cover letter that addresses the Selection Criteria of no more than two pages; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Sunday, 15 November 2026. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Please note: The advert may close earlier than the listed closing date should suitable applications be received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.

For further information please contact Tyrrell Levitt , Community Safety Manager, 08 9461 1433, ***email_hidden***.