Manager, Community Safety

About us

Located in a premier coastal destination, the City of Holdfast Bay offers stunning beaches, parks and reserves, excellent community and sporting facilities, and a vibrant shopping and entertainment precinct. We are proud of what we achieve for our community, and value our staff by recognising achievements and delivering on our promises. We are respectful, innovative and easy to do business as we engage our community to inspire progress and build a future.

About the Opportunity

This senior leadership role is responsible for the strategic direction, operational management and continuous improvement of Council's Community Safety functions.

Leading a team of professionals across Environmental Health, Community Safety, Parking Compliance, Permit Assessment, Immunisation and By-Law Administration, you will ensure Council meets its legislative obligations while delivering balanced, community-focused outcomes.

Based in the heart of Glenelg, this is a unique opportunity to influence the culture and service delivery of a team responsible for community safety outcomes in one of South Australia's premier destinations. You will drive policy and process improvements, lead service innovation and build strong stakeholder relationships which contribute to a safe, welcoming and well-managed Holdfast Bay community.

What You'll Do:

As Manager, Community Safety, you will:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across Community Safety services.
• Lead and develop a high-performing, customer-focused team.
• Lead regulatory, compliance, education and enforcement activities in a fair, balanced and community-focused manner.
• Use insights and contemporary trends to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with community members, government agencies and key stakeholders.
• Manage complex investigations, complaints and sensitive issues.
• Oversee business planning, budget management, resource allocation and performance reporting.

About You:

You are a customer focused people leader with a strong background in developing engaged operational teams. You will be experienced in leading change and continuously improving service delivery outcomes, with demonstrated experience regulatory, compliance, or community safety functions.

You will bring:

• Proven success leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience managing regulatory, legislative or large operational services.
• Strong strategic thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
• Experience leading organisational change and service improvement initiatives.
• Financial management and reporting experience.
• The ability to balance legislative requirements, public safety considerations and community expectations.

Essential Requirements:

You will bring relevant qualifications and/or significant leadership experience in community safety, regulatory services, environmental health or an operational field, together with a current Australian Driver's Licence. Experience in Local Government, leadership qualifications and an understanding of contemporary community safety and compliance challenges will be highly regarded.

We Offer:

• A challenging and rewarding leadership opportunity.
• The ability to make a meaningful difference to the community.
• A supportive and values-driven workplace culture.
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate.
• An attractive remuneration package.

To Enquire:

If you are a strategic leader with a passion for community safety, service excellence and leading people, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Steve Zaluski, General Manager, Community & Business on [0401 533 308](tel:0401 533 308).

To apply and to review the position description: Please visit: Current Opportunities | City of Holdfast Bay

Applications must be submitted through the Careers portal on the City of Holdfast Bay website to be considered for this opportunity.

Applications close at 9am on Monday, 2 November 2026.

Candidates may be required to undertake DHS Screening.