Team Leader Community Safety & Security

Requisition Number: 628

Salary Range: $102,660.42 - $108,689.62 per annum

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: 111 Grafton Street, Cairns

Application Close Date: Tuesday, 6 May 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community?

Do you thrive on leadership, strategic planning, and driving outcomes that promote safety and well-being?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader Community Safety & Security to join our team!

What You Will Do:

As the Team Leader for Community Safety and Security, you will have the exciting opportunity to drive the Community Safety Plan, oversee the CitySafe program, and ensure the safety of public spaces across Cairns. Your role will encompass both proactive and reactive responses to safety issues, managing strategic partnerships, and overseeing cutting-edge security systems like CCTV to keep our community safe.

This is a truly unique opportunity to lead and innovate in a role that plays a vital part in the security and safety of Cairns, both in our vibrant CBD and throughout our beautiful suburbs.

What We Are Looking For:

Tertiary qualifications and or extensive experience in community safety and crime prevention or related field.

Current Drivers Licence with the ability to independently drive between all business locations to meet operational needs or the ability to obtain.

Demonstrated experience with CCTV technologies and monitoring.

Demonstrated ability to interpret legislation and provide expert advice using own expertise and judgement based on qualifications and experience towards the primary objective of the position.

Demonstrated leadership and contract management experience.

Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills including; consultation, networking, liaison, conflict resolution and report writing.

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strategic partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders in a community context with a focus on solutions.

If you are ready to make a positive impact on the future of community safety in Cairns, we want to hear from you!

Some benefits we offer:

Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements

Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)

Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave

Up to 3 weeks personal leave

Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Relocation assistance may be available for preferred candidates.

We are committed to:

Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

Embracing innovation and continuous improvement

Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council