Community Safety Officers (Wurrumiyanga)

What are we looking for?

• Proven ability to maintain positive working relationships with Council, staff and community members.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with, and continually improve client service delivery Sound oral and written communication skills and ability to write notes of incidents
• Ability to remain calm in dealing with community issues Successful Criminal History Check
• A current NT Driver’s Licence
• Current Ochre Card

What will I be doing?

• Patrol the community as directed by the Community Safety Team Leader
• Diffuse violent situations and protect the vulnerable
• Work in an integrated way, linking with ‘sobering up’ shelters, safe houses and women’s refuges
• Divert intoxicated people away from contact with the criminal justice system
• Provide transport for vulnerable people to safe places; such as home, safe houses, or to medical assistance, and
• Provide advice, information and/or assistance that may reduce risk to individuals.

I’m interested. What do I do next?

• Come to the Council and ask for an employment pack
• Submit an application form, along with your resume and selection criteria
• Ask to speak to someone in HR if you want to find out more
• HR can be contacted on 08 8970 9523
•  Applications close 5pm Friday 2 November