Emergency Management Engagement Officer
Job No:
MC33508
Location:
Doncaster, VIC
- Permanent part time position (0.6 EFT)
- Band 6, salary $90,085 (pro rata) + 10.5% superannuation
- Manningham Depot, Doncaster East location
Exciting opportunity to use your people skills to design, lead and promote responsible emergency management practises throughout the community of Manningham.
Contribute to the enhancement of resilience in Manningham communities and agencies, through delivery of proactive and responsive engagement strategies and evaluation of relevant programs.
This role will also undertake high level engagement across diverse client and community groups using a range of communication mediums
This role directly contributes to Goal 1 of our Council Plan: Healthy, Safe and Resilient Community – We understand our residents value feeling connected and included in a community that feels safe and resilient.
About Manningham
Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and home care, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.
Quality of life is a key focus in our community. At Council, our job doesn’t end at infrastructure and open spaces. We provide a range of home and community based services designed to support residents to live independently and maintain vital community connections. We are always looking for ways to improve our residents’ lives.
We have a large workforce based at our two Council buildings and on the ground around Manningham. Our internal systems play an important role in supporting the delivery of our services and ensuring our day-to-day operations are carried out seamlessly.
We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.
We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community and we are looking for a high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work and have your ideas heard, to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham. We’ll appreciate your contribution and hard work and together, we’ll balance what's important to you and your lifestyle.
About the Role
The Emergency Management Engagement Officer leads the development, implementation, monitoring and review of resilience programs and capacity building activities with communities. The successful candidate with have the knowledge and understanding of community-based emergency management planning and project delivery, with the ability to motivate, influence and implement change.
Skills and Experience
- Knowledge of legislation, policies and contemporary theories pertaining to emergency management, community resilience building and community engagement.
- A confident public speaker with a proven ability to deliver training and briefings on emergency management / fire mitigation to a wide variety of audiences Developed skills in research, project management and reporting on relevant issues.
- A proven leader with the ability to motivate, influence and implement change.
- An effective project manager with a demonstrated ability to manage concurrent and diverse projects with competing priorities in a time constrained environment.
- Actively engage stakeholders and community in the identification, development and implementation of programs and projects that assist in developing connectedness and resilience within the municipality.
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How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Ben Middleton, Emergency Management Coordinator on 0427 214 948.
For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us
Applications close on Friday 11 November 2022 at 5:00pm
Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.
To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.
Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.
If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.
Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.
This role will require proof of Covid-19 vaccinations, as per Council Policy.