2026: Community Safety Team Leader
Core
Lead operational delivery of community safety, compliance, animal management, and emergency response functions for a regional local government area.
Role type
Senior operational leader (Team Leader)
Builds
Community safety services, emergency preparedness plans, and regulatory enforcement outcomes
Domain
Local government / Public safety / Emergency management
Required skills
Leadership of multidisciplinary field teams, emergency management coordination, regulatory compliance and enforcement, incident management systems, strategic planning and reporting, stakeholder partnership building, risk management, budget oversight, staff development
Preferred skills
Experience in remote/regional settings, bushfire operations, tourism safety, multi-agency collaboration
Technologies
AIIMS/ICS, Local Emergency Management Arrangements (LEMA)
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day operations including work allocation, rostering, and service delivery; oversee regulatory compliance and enforcement across animal management, bushfire, and local laws; support emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities; build partnerships with community and agencies; provide strategic oversight including reporting and budget planning
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight