Watch Desk Officer

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Police Service Full time

About Us:


The Queensland Police Service (QPS) Emergency Management & Coordination Command (EM&CC) supports locally led and safe, resilient communities throughout Queensland.

The Command is focused on enhancing whole of government capability and delivering state level support to disaster operations based on the requirements of the Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements (QDMA).

At EM&CC, we pride ourselves on providing essential support to communities during times of crisis.

Located conveniently close to North Brisbane and the CBD, our facility offers onsite parking, gymnasium, pool, and excellent cafeteria amenities.


About the Role:


As a member of the Watch Desk team, you will play a crucial role in our 24/7 emergency management capability.

Your responsibilities will include monitoring, collecting, collating, and analysing a wide range of emergency management information to notify, inform, and warn key stakeholders, regardless of operational and activation status.


The core capability requirements for this role are:

  • Work autonomously and as part of the 24/7 Watch Desk team to assimilate, assess, report on, and disseminate warnings and other complex emergency information that affect the community, taking action as necessary, including activities relating to the activation of the SES.
  • Research and analyse data from Disaster Management and SES activities, the Bureau of Meteorology, Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre, and other national and international bodies that could impact on the safety of our communities and provide reports to internal and external stakeholders relevant to their areas of responsibility.
  • Support the SES by coordinating requests for assistance and other diverse resources, notifying appropriate management and stakeholders, and independently activating SES resources as required.
  • Liaise, negotiate, and maintain effective relationship with key internal and external stakeholders (local government, state, and national level) within the disaster management environment to ensure timely delivery of supplies, resources, support, and advice both during and outside of critical incidents and natural disasters.
  • Provide strategic advice to management and other stakeholders regarding additional staffing and the operational activation of the SDCC and SES.
  • Coordinate and contribute to forums to identify issues arising from operational activity, develop procedures and corporate strategies, participate in projects designed to address issues, review plans to ensure consistency with best practice and contribute to operational preparedness.
  • Undertake a portfolio of projects focusing on the longterm operations preparation of state capability for disaster management and coordination during emergency events.
Why Join Us?

  • Flexible Rosters: Enjoy 24/7 rostered shift work arrangements.
  • Convenient Location: Say goodbye to long commutes Our location eliminates the need for public transport to the city.
  • Career Growth: Experience opportunities for career advancement and skill development in emergency management.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:
QLD/570672/24

Closing Date:
Monday, 24th June 2024This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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