Disaster Management and Resilience Officer
Disaster Management and Resilience Officer
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Disaster Management and Resilience Officer
Infrastructure Services
Permanent Full Time
Hervey Bay
Stream A Level 4 $86795 per annum
superannuation
9-day fortnight
At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.
What we are looking for:
Were seeking a motivated and experienced Disaster Management and Resilience Officer to play a vital role in enhancing our disaster Prevention Preparedness Response and Recovery programs. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing community-focused team in a role where your contribution directly supports the safety and resilience of the Fraser Coast region. This position has become available due to continued strategic investment in disaster preparedness and community resilience planning.
What your day will look like:
- Coordinating the development and implementation of Local Disaster Management Plans and associated sub-plans.
- Supporting and training Council staff SES and LDMG members in emergency systems and protocols including Guardian IMS and the Disaster Dashboard.
- Building strong partnerships with emergency services government agencies and the local community to improve disaster Prevention Preparedness Response and Recovery across the region.
Please click here to view a full position description.
What youll need for success:
- Proven experience in disaster management and in-depth knowledge of Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements (QDMA).
- Effective communication administrative and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate under pressure.
- Relevant qualifications including Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) and a QLD Class C drivers licence.
Whats nice to have:
- Qualifications in project management thorough understanding of Disaster Management Legislation Guidelines and standards for QLD Cert IV in Training and Assessment.
- Experience in local government or multi-agency emergency environments.
Benefits of Working with Council
Committed to providing quality services to our community we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture recognising your individual skills knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program Boss to Coach.
We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022 as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to see our Employee Value Proposition.
What we Offer:
- Learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Up to 12% employer super contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
- Study assistance program
- Novated leasing
- 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Paid Emergency Services leave
Apply now:
Applications close 11pm on Wednesday 23 July 2025 subject to change pending qualified applications received.
A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and a current resume is required.
For further details please contact Brendan Guy (Manager Disaster Planning) at or onduring business hours only.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
