Senior Policy Officer - Community Safety

Senior Policy Officer – Community Safety

Location: Stirling, Western Australia
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Salary: From $100,358.86 base salary + super (based on experience)

About the City of Stirling

At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving a diverse and growing community of more than 243,000 residents. We deliver over 200 community‑focused services, from libraries and recreation centres to safety, care and community programs that make a real difference in people’s lives.

With a workforce of around 1,500 employees, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future‑ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation and continuous improvement, and support flexible ways of working so you can thrive both professionally and personally.

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.

Position Description

About You

You are an analytical thinker, skilled communicator and confident collaborator who thrives in complex environments. You bring curiosity, initiative and a drive for excellence in public policy and community outcomes.

You’ll also have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Public Policy, Governance, Law, Business, Research or relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in policy development, governance or compliance within government or a regulated environment.
• Strong ability to interpret legislation and deliver clear, operational advice.
• High‑level written communication skills with experience producing technical reports and policy documents.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
• Experience leading organisational change and implementing new processes.
• Ability to analyse complex information and translate it into meaningful insights.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Work Your Way – Flexible working options and free parking
Rewarding You – Up to 24% super with matching, extra leave
Grow With Us – Learning, leadership and development programs
Belong Here – Inclusive culture, recognition and wellbeing focus
Feel Your Best – Gym discounts, social club and wellness perks

Explore all our benefits at:
👉 http://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

Additional Information

For further information, please contact Susanna Panaia on (08) 9205 8137.

Applications close: Friday 13 April 2026 at 11.59pm
(We may begin interviews before the closing date – don’t wait to apply!)

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.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.