INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

Greater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fifth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing, transport and health care. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as 'The Food Bowl of Australia' as around 25% of the total value of Victoria's agricultural production is generated in this area.

Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 69,000 and is culturally rich with 17.4% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region.

Safer Communities Officer

Salary: $78,424.32 per annum

Closing: Friday 30 January 2026

Full Time – Permanent

Are you passionate about enhancing community safety and making a positive impact on community wellbeing? We’re looking for a motivated Safer Communities Officer to help deliver key programs that keep our municipality safe and connected.

You’ll support the daily operations of our School Crossing Program and the Safer City Camera Network. This includes staff rostering, operational support, responding to community enquiries, and contributing to broader safety and social equity initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Enthusiasm for community safety and working with community
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with schools, agencies, and internal teams
• A positive, community focused mindset
• A valid Employee Working with Children Check is essential.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference in community wellbeing
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities to grow your skills including researching and understanding community safety trends and drivers and delivering community safety initiatives

For further information about this position, please contact Steven Varcoe, Coordinator – Safer Communities on (03) 5832 9498.

Note: This position is subject to a 6 month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period. During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position.

First Nations people are encouraged to apply. Council is committed to Child Safety and Wellbeing and adheres to Child Safe Standards and obligations under the Reportable Conduct Scheme of the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005.

Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description will not be considered.

All applications must be submitted to the Council by the closing date shown on the advertisement.