Senior Policy Officer - Community Safety
Full-time Not ApplicableJob Overview
We’re looking for a Senior Policy Officer – Community Safety to help lead this important work. If you’re passionate about policy excellence, evidence-based decision-making and delivering real community outcomes, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact every single day.
What You’ll Do
Policy, Governance & Compliance
- Develop and review policies, procedures and operational guidelines for Community Safety services.
- Ensure governance frameworks reflect legislation, Local Laws and best‑practice models.
- Provide expert interpretation of legislation and regulatory requirements and translate these into clear, practical guidance.
Research, Intelligence & Insights
- Conduct strategic research, data analysis and environmental scanning on safety trends, crime prevention and regulatory changes.
- Prepare high‑quality briefing notes, business cases and reports for executives and Council.
- Develop performance dashboards and insights to identify risks, trends and improvement opportunities.
- Support responses to information requests and contribute to Council/Committee reporting.
Systems, Process & Quality Improvement
- Map and optimise workflows to uplift quality and efficiency.
- Design and embed quality assurance controls and document management standards.
- Support internal audits and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide analysis and solutions for complex issues relating to policy, systems and practice.
- Monitor service delivery performance and support key reforms and projects across all Community Safety streams.
Corporate Contribution
- Demonstrate the City’s values and commitment to service excellence.
- Support proactive risk management and safe working practices.
- Engage with stakeholders and community members to build trust and inform decision-making.
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