- $119,501 per annum, plus superannuation
- Full-time, permanent
- CBD Location
As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.
The Opportunity
Join the City of Perth and lead a dedicated team committed to enhancing community safety in the heart of our vibrant city. As a Citywatch Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing CCTV operations, leading surveillance staff, and ensuring the effective monitoring and response to incidents that help keep Perth safe and welcoming.
Reporting to the Coordinator Surveillance within our Community Safety and Amenity Team, your primary responsibilities will include:
- Provide leadership to the Citywatch surveillance team, encourage teamwork and cooperation and monitor health, wellbeing and staff morale;
- Attend court and meetings as required and monitor and record court appearances of the Surveillance team;
- Develop a positive working culture and ensure section alignment with the Unit’s strategic direction; and
- Supervise all aspects of CCTV operation in accordance with Council policies, procedures, Code of Practice and Code of Conduct.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will possess:
- Experience developing a highly efficient and effective team through a coaching and mentoring approach;
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution;
- High level Microsoft Office skills, in particular the management and maintenance of spread sheets and databases;
- Ability to perform calmly and effectively in emergency and stressful situations; and
- Experience training team members.
If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.
Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.
Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.
Eligibility
To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:
- A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
- Ability to pass pre-employment medical; and
- A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).
How to Apply
When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the essential and desirable Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications.
The Application Process
Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Wednesday, 8 July 2026. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.
Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.
We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.
For further information please contact Steve Cummings, Coordinator Surveillance, 08 9461 3852, or
[email protected].
