Emergency Management Coordinator

About the role:

Council is seeking an application from an enthusiastic, experienced and suitably qualified person to join our team as Emergency Management Coordinator.

Joining the Community Services team you will lead the delivery of a range of emergency management functions including compliance with legislative responsibilities, community education and staff training and development.  We are seeking someone who can lead and develop Council’s emergency management functions, enjoys working in a collaborative environment and can successfully navigate accreditation processes.

This is a permanent part-time position, 4 days per week, based at our Wedderburn office, with flexible working arrangements available.

Band 7 salary range $97,998.75 - $108,878.11 pro-rata per annum plus employer superannuation.

About you:

The successful candidate will have:

• qualifications and/or extensive experience in emergency and risk management related disciplines
• strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to actively engage and collaborate with community members, colleagues and other agencies
• experience in the development and implementation of plans, with experience in an accreditation or assurance process an advantage
• the ability to lead, develop and coordinate staff.

For further information regarding this position, please contact Manager Community Services, David Price on (03) 5494 1225.

About us:

Be part of an organisation that understands the importance of work life balance and offers a variety of policies and practices to support you with this. At Loddon, we firmly believe in the importance of investing in our staff.

Located in a unique and wonderful part of Central Victoria, about 175 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, Loddon Shire is home to over 7500 residents, and supports a vibrant and growing agribusiness and horticulture sector. We deliver a broad range of programs and services to enhance the sustainability and liveability for the community.

Carpool services are on offer for travel between Marong and Wedderburn.

To apply:

Please download the application guidelines(PDF, 362KB) and the position description(PDF, 155KB) from the Council website.

Applicants must address the key selection criteria in the position description to be considered for an interview.

You can apply by the following methods:

• submit via email to recruitment@loddon.vic.gov.au
• submit by mail marked ‘confidential’ to, Manager Organisation Development, Loddon Shire Council, PO Box 21, Wedderburn, 3518
• via the application form on Council’s website.