Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

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Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on campus safety? We're looking for a capable and proactive Emergency Preparedness Coordinator to deliver key elements of the University's emergency readiness and fire safety program.

Overview

You'll be working in a close-knit and supportive team who genuinely care about what we do – you'll need to balance scheduled training and compliance activities with the occasional unexpected event. Your contribution will directly impact the safety and wellbeing of thousands of staff, students, and visitors. In this key role, you'll be at the centre of our emergency preparedness efforts, supporting compliance, training, and readiness across a diverse and dynamic university environment.

What You'll Do

• Deliver engaging, face-to-face emergency training across multiple campuses
• Create and maintain evacuation diagrams across the estate
• Coordinate our network of emergency wardens – from recruitment and training to ongoing engagement
• Support fire safety measure compliance

What You'll Bring

• Strong knowledge of emergency preparedness principles and fire safety compliance
• High-level organisational and administrative capability
• Experience interpreting legislation and applying it to operational contexts
• A collaborative, calm and solutions-focused approach

This full-time position is ongoing at a HEW 7 Higher Education Level located at Callaghan Campus.

About Our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle's Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University's commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

For more information click here – Our Uni.

What We Offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.

• The remuneration for this position is pro-rated from $103,641 - $116,596 p.a. + superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience
• Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University's Flexible Work Policy)
• 17% superannuation and salary packaging
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
• Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
• Wellbeing programs

Your next steps

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If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click 'Apply' to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.

Your Application Must Include

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity, addressing your demonstrated experience in all the following areas:
• Delivering emergency preparedness and warden training, with a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
• The creation, maintenance and review of emergency evacuation diagrams; and
• Knowledge of fire safety measures and associated standards and legislation is essential
• A Certificate in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing or associated qualification would be highly regarded

To ensure that your application receives full consideration, it's important to demonstrate your experience in these areas. We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to reviewing your application.

For specific position enquiries, please contact Natalie Evans (02) 4921 6631 or via email natalie.evans@newcastle.edu.au

Having difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: Sunday 14th September, 2025 11:59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

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