Emergency Management Support Officer

Job Description

Below is a brief description of this vacancy This page outlines the vacancy and the key skills and responsibilities for the role. Emergency Management Support Officer Greensborough, Australia Reference: 6720773 Temporary Part Time Position (0.8 EFT) Salary package of $88,739.19 ($70,991.35 pro rata 0.8 EFT) total remuneration per annum that includes 11.5% super and annual leave loading. Flexible working arrangements available - balance life and work Access to health and wellbeing initiatives and learning and development opportunities Enjoy discounted gym memberships Generous personal and carers leave Customer First Focus - our community is central to all that we do Join our Emergency Management team and have a meaningful impact on the community. As the Emergency Management Support Officer , you will offer administrative support to the Emergency Management Unit and help ensure that the Council's emergency management plans align with both legislative requirements and community expectations. What a typical day will look like; Provide administrative and project support to the Unit, committees and working groups in support of Council's emergency management statutory obligations and service delivery. Efficiently manage and prioritise incoming requests, emails, and correspondence for the Emergency Management Unit, ensuring timely responses and appropriate action. Maintain and organise records, reports, and other documentation to support the operational efficiency of the Unit. Support the implementation and refinement of administrative processes and workflows within the unit to ensure efficient service delivery. Act as a liaison, ensuring smooth communication between the Unit, council staff, external agencies, and the community. What you will bring to the role; Tertiary qualification in Public Safety/Emergency Management or Diploma in Government Administration and/or previous experience in a similar administrative or community focused position. Why should you join us? Because we're at the top of our game! We secured sixth place in the prestigious 2023 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. And guess what? We were the ONLY local government organisation to receive this recognition among 700 others across Australia and New Zealand. Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and here's why we made the list; Stronger Together. An innovative work practice created by council to provide ongoing professional development support Health and Wellbeing. Focus on ways of working and principles that support all employees Mental Health First Aider Workforce. Designated Mental Health First Aiders appointed across the organisation, expanding our mental health and wellbeing offering even further Be a part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and strive to make positive impacts within the community we serve. When working with us, you will feel supported through several different initiatives that focus on health and wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional development. Want to know more? Download the Position Description and contact Ben Cash , Coordinator Emergency Management and Recovery - MEMO , during business hours on 0408 899 540 if you have any questions. Please use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the Key Selection Criteria questions in your application. Applications close 10pm (AEDT), Tuesday 11 February 2025 We achieve extraordinary outcomes for our community - Find out more here! Contact Us If you have any further inquiries or are experiencing an issue, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Nillumbik Shire Council has been awarded sixth place out of over 700 organisations in the 2023 Australian Financial Review / BOSS Magazine Best Places to Work Awards in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. We are always looking for new talent to join our team and are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr