Permanent
Full-time (38 hours per week)
Roster applies, working across weekends, evenings and public holidays
The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life. One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations. Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.
SmartWatch is the City of Rockingham’s vehicle security patrol service. The position requires a highly motivated and experienced individual, who has the ability to build, foster, and network relationships with law enforcement agencies, whilst having a strong passion for customer service.
This position is primarily responsible for ensuring a high visibility vehicle patrol presence to reduce risk and ensure safety to the Rockingham community. Officers are required to report on suspicious behaviour and advise relevant authorities accordingly.
This role involves being unsupervised for a large majority of your shift, and requires Officers to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail at all times. The ability to remain focussed when working independently and vigilant throughout the entirety of your shift is imperative.
To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:
- Security Officers licence issued under the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 (WA)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage constructively with community members and provide community safety information
- Effective written communication skills, including the ability to produce accurate, concise and clear reports
- Sound judgment and decision making skills
- Current Provide First Aid Certificate
- Current ‘C’ class driver’s licence
We are offering a gross salary of $75,148 per annum and:
- 12% superannuation with the opportunity to co-contribute up to 5%
- A variety of health and wellbeing programmes including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
- Five weeks’ annual leave and two additional paid days of absence per annum
- Training and development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
- Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles.
An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.
Applications must be submitted online by 4pm Tuesday 12 August 2025.
This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.
If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying.
The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.