At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words - they’re how we work.
25 Cedric Street, Stirling WA
From $92,526.11 - $97,395.79 per annum + 20% Shift Loading (depending on experience)
Lead a Team. Protect the Community. Enjoy a 7 Days On, 7 Days Off Lifestyle.
At the City of Stirling, Community Patrol Officers are much more than security personnel. They are the visible face of community safety, trusted representatives who help keep our neighbourhoods safe, support residents, respond to incidents, and provide reassurance to the community every day.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Community Patrol Officer to provide frontline leadership to our Community Patrol team and help deliver a responsive, professional and intelligence-led community safety service.
This is a unique opportunity to combine operational leadership, community engagement and problem-solving in a role that directly contributes to safer neighbourhoods and stronger communities.
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This is more than a patrol position.
As a Senior Community Patrol Officer, you'll lead from the front, supporting a team that delivers an essential after-hours service across one of Australia's largest metropolitan local governments.
You'll enjoy a roster designed to support genuine work-life balance while leading a professional team dedicated to community safety.
Working a 7 days on, 7 days off roster, you'll benefit from extended periods away from work while remaining engaged in a rewarding leadership role that makes a real difference in the community.
Every shift presents new challenges and opportunities.
You may be coordinating patrol resources, assisting your team to manage incidents, responding to emergency situations, liaising with stakeholders or supporting operational decision-making.
Your responsibilities will include:
We're less interested in where you've worked and more interested in how you lead.
You may come from community patrol, security operations, law enforcement, emergency services, defence, local government or another operational leadership environment.
What matters most is your ability to lead people, make sound decisions and deliver professional community-focused outcomes.
You will bring:
Essential Requirements
Ready to Make a Real Impact?
If you're looking for a leadership role where you can support a professional team, contribute to community safety and enjoy genuine work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help lead a team that makes a difference every day.
Questions? Reach out to Luke Ryan on 0439 905 926
Applications close: Applications close: Wednesday November 4, 11:59pm (We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don’t wait!) http://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment
The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.
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