Community Safety Administration Officer

Full-Time Permanent with RDO
Classification MOA Level 3
Salary range commencing at $84,657.50 + 12% Superannuation
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About us

The City of Unley is a vibrant and dynamic local council that provides a range of valued and diverse services to the surrounding community. Based on the city fringe, less than 4 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD, the Council engages with their community across local business initiatives, community events, arts, environmental sustainability, community services and volunteering programs.

We are passionate leaders in many fields and believe that what we do makes a positive difference to our community.

We are committed to creating a dynamic City that embraces new ideas, prioritises sustainability, and enhances quality of life. With the newly endorsed Community Plan responding to climate change, we will support a growing population and enhance the wellbeing and prosperity of our community.

About the role

The Community Safety Administration Officer will work closely with the Team Leader Community Safety to undertake the administrative duties relating to:

Parking enforcement
Animal management
The Local Government Act 1999
Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016
Council By-laws
About you

To succeed in this role, you will have:

A Certificate or Diploma in Administration or demonstrated experience in lieu of formal qualifications.
An understanding of the legislation, policies, and procedures relevant to the position.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Suite of Applications, 365 and internet technologies.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation.
An ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
The Unley Employee Experience

We recognise, the need to create an employee that enables the organisation’s talent to thrive and provide innovative and outstanding services to our community. We provide a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment that encourages professional development. Some of our outstanding conditions of employment and benefits are designed to attract and retain the best people. As a member of our team, you will benefit from:

supportive, flexible work environment with work / life balance
competitive salary and conditions
ongoing support for your development and further education
complimentary access to Journey Insurance and Income Protection Fund
holistic health and wellbeing programs
More information

All enquiries and applications will remain private and confidential. Position specific questions can be directed to Roger Deer, Acting Team Leader Community Safety, at rdeer@unley.sa.gov.au or on (08) 8372 5111.

Applications should include a Cover Letter and Resume expressing the skills, experience, and qualities you can bring to this position.

Applications close COB Wednesday 11 February 2026.

We will be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period, and we may close this advertisement before the specified date.

Pre-employment requirements

The position is subject to satisfactorily meeting the following employment requirements:

Facet 5 personality profiling
Reference Checking
Everyone Belongs at Unley

As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, this role is open to candidates seeking workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds including people living with a disability and First Nations People to apply.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier free recruitment process and a supportive workplace. Please refer to the Manager’s contact details above for any support you need along the way.

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