Manager City Safety and Health

About the role 

The Manager City Safety and Health provides strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio of community safety, public health and regulatory services, ensuring Council meets its statutory obligations while delivering fair, practical and customer-focused outcomes for the community. As a member of the Senior Management Team, the role leads services including Environmental Health, Immunisations, Community Laws, Emergency Management, Prosecutions, Business Support and School Crossing Services, driving innovation, continuous improvement and organisational capability to enhance community wellbeing, strengthen service delivery and support the achievement of the Community and Council Plan. 
 

This is a full time maximum term, Senior Officer position based at Knox Civic Centre. Remuneration will be based on skills and experience, plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

We support flexible working arrangements while ensuring operational needs of the role are met.

What you will bring to this role  

The key selection criteria for this role are: 

How to apply  

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the ‘Apply’ button by 5.00PM Sunday 30 August 2026

All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered. 

For further information on this role please contact Jonathan McNally, Director City Liveability, at jonathan.mcnally@knox.vic.gov.au or on 03  •••• •253. 

A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.   

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date. 

Why work at Knox 

Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy: 

• Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements 

• Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave

• Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees 

• Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth

• Support towards further study 

• 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.

To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox

Inherent requirements

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.  

• Office Based role(s) - Inherent Requirements Table .DOCX

Our commitments

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. 

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse. 

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. 

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