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Closing Date: Friday, 29 May 2026
Position Type: full-time FTC until March 2027
Salary: Level 4 Salaried being $78,184 – $83,302 per annum (pro rata)

About this Opportunity

As a Community Safety Officer – Trainee reporting to the Coordinator Community Safety, you will learn and develop the skills required to provide high-quality customer service as the initial point of contact for enquiries and information requests from internal and external customers.

You will develop knowledge and practical experience in clerical and administrative support functions across Community Safety, Ranger Services, Fire Compliance, and Emergency Management while working under supervision. You will also work in accordance with Council policies, legislation, operational standards, specifications, and procedures aligned with the City’s strategic outcomes.

About You

You will possess strong communication and organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a variety of administrative tasks while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. The role also requires the ability to build positive relationships with customers, stakeholders, and colleagues, while developing knowledge of Local Government functions, legislation, and community safety services.

Key Requirements

• Willingness to undertake structured workplace training and development
• Interest in customer service and Local Government operations
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to manage a variety of administrative tasks while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple enquiries
• Ability to prepare clear correspondence, reports, and information materials
• Capacity to communicate effectively with a diverse range of community members and stakeholders

Hours of Work

This is a fixed term contract until March 2027 working full time (75 hours per fortnight) Monday to Friday, with option of a 9-day fortnight.

About the Benefits

This position offers a salary of Level 4 being $78,184 – $83,302 per annum (pro rata), plus superannuation.

Other inclusions are free parking, annual increments, EBA salary increases, a generous superannuation co-contribution scheme, 22 days annual leave which attracts 17.5% loading, Medibank/HIF/HBF Corporate Membership, free access to online learning, discounted membership at City owned facilities. We have flexible work arrangements or the option for a rostered day off fortnightly or monthly.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit a covering letter outlining why you are a suitable candidate for the role, along with your current resume. Applications can be submitted electronically via our website or through Seek. For more information, the position description can be found on our website under Career Opportunities:  www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au.

For any further queries about the role, please contact People Services on (08) 9257 9921.

Applications close Friday, 29 May 2026.

The City of Kalamunda reserves the right to appoint a candidate prior to the closing date. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

The City of Kalamunda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve.  We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.

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