Disaster Recovery Funding Assessor Lead

2 weeks ago

Ballarat, Australia Department of Transport and Planning Full time

Location: Western Region | Ballarat

Job type: Ongoing - Full Time

Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning

**Salary**: $106,534 - $128,897

Occupation: Emergency Management

Reference: 3840

**About the Role**

**This is a Fixed term role until 31st December 2025**

Reporting to the Manager Disaster Recovery Funding Assessment, this role will champion the development and delivery of DRFA assessment services, leading the technical assessment of claims and provide expert advice and guidance to the assessment team. The role will coordinate with the Delivery Agencies (Local Government) to assess claims submitted by Local Governments after a declared disaster. The role performs data anaysis in relation to claims assessments and grenerating reports as required. The incumbent will also be required to provide general awareness training regarding DRFA guidelines.

This role provides professional independent judgement in relation to the suitability and eligibility of recovery activities undertaken including analysis of costs associated with recovery works including for technical road and bridge projects that have been affected by declared disasters

**To access the Position Description,** please click here**

**Position Outcomes**

The role involves negotiating and influencing stakeholders to ensure cooperation and meet project timelines, particularly in coordinating claim assessments for the DRFA Administering Authority. This includes adhering to policies, procedures, and standards. Additionally, it entails providing specialist advice, undertaking complex analysis, and exercising independent judgment in cost analysis for recovery works. Leading the technical assessment of Category B DRFA claims and providing leadership in adapting concepts to operational matters are also key responsibilities. Moreover, the role involves monitoring financial reporting from local governments to identify project risks and providing practical solutions. Liaising with municipalities and conducting awareness training on DRFA guidelines, as well as promoting safe and inclusive team operations, are integral aspects of the role.
- **Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (Accomplished)**: Takes into account wider business context within business unit when considering options to resolve issues. Identifies recurring problems and prevents future recurrence by integrating solutions into work process. Delivers tangible business outcomes as a result of critically evaluating problems from multiple perspectives and delivering effective solutions.
- **Policy Design and Development (Accomplished)**: Formulates and communicates public policy options and recommendations; Develops a clear narrative for the policies and business cases including clear problem definition and objectives; Considers impact of policy to strategic plans, community needs, complementing programs and policies across the service.
- **Working Collaboratively (Accomplished)** Guides others to create a culture of collaboration; Identifies, and works to overcome, barriers to knowledge or information sharing; Identifies opportunities to work with other teams to deliver outcomes.
- **Innovation and Continuous Improvement (Accomplished)**: Uses understanding of clients or stakeholders’ context to design and implement systems for continuous improvement within team or organisation; Reviews and analyses internal and external information to improve effectiveness and quality of work; Creates team environments where innovation and creativity are fostered and rewarded.
- **Stakeholder Management (Applied)**: Takes steps to add value for the client or stakeholder; Links people with other areas as appropriate; Monitors client and stakeholder satisfaction; Constructively deals with stakeholder issues; Negotiate with and influence stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
- **Communicate with Impact (Applied)**: Prepares and delivers logical sequential and succinct presentations/training material (i.e. to provide general awareness training regarding DRFA guidelines/policies); Uses clear and concise language; Uses media appropriate to the audience and presents information to develop the understanding of the topic.

**Personal Attributes**
- **Flexibility and adaptability (Accomplished)**: Adapts systems and processes quickly to changed priorities and situations.
- **Resilience (Applied)**: Gives frank and honest feedback/advice. Listens when ideas are challenged, seeks to understand the nature of criticism and respond constructively; Displays confidence and conviction when communicating an opinion

**Qualifications and Experience**

**Mandatory**
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Civil) or related field
- Minimum 2 years relevant industry experience

**Role Specific Requirements**
- Driver’s License
- Shift work is required
- Involve evening or weekend work including occasional overnight travel
- You may be required to undertake a medical and other safety compliance requireme

  • Disaster Recovery Funding Assessor Lead

    1 week ago

    Ballarat, Australia Department of Transport and Planning Full time

    Location: Western Region | Ballarat Job type: Full time Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning **Salary**: $105,479 - $127,621 Occupation: Emergency Management Reference: 1385 **About the Role** **This is a Fixed Term Position until 31 December 2025** Reporting to the Manager Disaster Recovery Funding Assessment, this role will champion...

  • Recovery Coach

    4 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Australia Recovery Plus Support Full time

    Recovery Plus Support, an innovative presence in the NDIS Recovery Coaching space! Step forward now and become a part of the driving force behind our mission to empower NDIS Participants through their individual recovery journey. This is done through our program that is designed to assist participants in progressing and achieving their NDIS goals, which...

  • Recovery Coach

    4 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Australia Recovery Plus Support Full time

    Recovery Plus Support, an innovative presence in the Recovery Coaching space! Step forward now and become part of the driving force behind our mission to empower NDIS Participants towards recovery coaching that leads to a fulfilling life. This opportunity is your gateway to a mental health career where you can thrive through our professional Recovery...

  • IT Infrastructure Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Australia Motus Australia Pty Ltd Full time

    **User Account and Access Management** - Administer new domain integration. **SharePoint and Document Management** - Administer SharePoint Online including permissions, site libraries, and document libraries. - Restore files as needed for data recovery. **Network Management** - Oversee LAN, WiFi, WAN, and SDWAN networks through local tools & 3rd...

  • Occupational Therapist – Functional Capacity/Home Living Assessor – Ballarat

    4 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Australia Everyday Independence Full time

    Occupational Therapist – Functional Capacity/Home Living Assessor – Ballarat Position: Functional Capacity and Home Living AssessorLocation: Ballarat and surrounding areasEmployment Type: Part-time or Full-time, ongoingSalary: Based on experience About Everyday IndependenceWith over 40 hubs across Australia, Everyday Independence is a dynamic...

  • Project Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Australia Parks Victoria Full time

    Location: Western Region | Ballarat Job type: Full time / December 2024 Organisation: Parks Victoria **Salary**: $87,557 - $94,037 Occupation: Environment Reference: VG/P12429 Want to make a difference in your community? Parks Victoria is seeking a Project Officer for the North region's flood recovery program - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance in this...

  • Aod Peer Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Australia Windana Drug & Alcohol Recovery Full time

    **Suitably rewarded with an attractive Salary Packaging options**: - ** Making a positive difference to the lives of the clients we care for** **Welcome to Windana Drug and Alcohol Recovery, where our mission is to help people rebuild their lives.** For almost 40 years now, Windana has been a leading Victorian-based Drug & Alcohol Treatment organization....

  • Aod Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Australia Windana Drug & Alcohol Recovery Full time

    **Suitably rewarded with an attractive Salary Packaging options**: - ** Making a positive difference to the lives of the clients we care for** **Welcome to Windana Drug and Alcohol Recovery, where our mission is to help people rebuild their lives.** For almost 40 years now, Windana has been a leading Victorian-based Drug & Alcohol Treatment organization....

  • Cyber Security Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Australia TRIUMPH TECH Full time

    **Your duties will include but are not limited to**: This role is responsible for working within a Security Operations Centre and delivering exceptional analysis services; - Keep up to date with the latest security and technology developments. - Research/evaluate emerging cyber security threats and ways to manage/mitigate them. - Plan for disaster recovery...

  • Cyber Security Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Australia Central Highlands Water Full time

    **Cyber Security Specialist** **Classification **Level, Central Highlands Water Enterprise Agreement **Team, unit **Cyber Security **Division **ICT & Digital **Work location **Learmonth Road, Ballarat **Employment type **Up to Full-time Hours, Permanent **Position reports to **General Manager, ICT and Digital **Direct reports **Nil **Our...

  • Support Coordination/recovery Coach

    4 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Australia Melbourne City Mission Full time

    **About the Opportunity**: MCM (Melbourne City Mission) is a leading community services organisation that innovatively works alongside thousands of Victorians and their communities to overcome barriers experienced through Homelessness, Early Years, Disability, Palliative care, Early Childhood Intervention Services and Education. This role sits within the...

  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Australia Ballarat Health Services Full time

    **Social Worker (Grade 1) - Mental Health** **Intensive Recovery Stream (working across Mental Health Inpatient settings)** **80 hours per fortnight, including monthly ADO** **Up to $20,000 incentive payments may be available to support relocation** (Be reimbursed for rent, childcare, school fees, relocation costs and more). The Victorian Government has...

  • Assessment Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Australia mecwacare Full time

    Part-time Position - 12 months maternity leave cover - Generous Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay! - Access to a work vehicle **ASSESSMENT OFFICER - BALLARAT** We are seeking an Allied Health professional experienced in assessing individuals in home and community settings to join our Regional Assessment Services team covering several local...

  • Support Coordination/recovery Coach

    2 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Melbourne City Mission Full time

    About the Opportunity:MCM (Melbourne City Mission) is a leading community services organisation that innovatively works alongside thousands of Victorians and their communities to overcome barriers experienced through Homelessness, Early Years, Disability, Palliative care, Early Childhood Intervention Services and Education.This role sits within the...

  • Cyber Security Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Central Highlands Water Full time

    Position DescriptionCentral Highlands Water Integrity _ Teamwork _ Leadership _ Care_**_- **Cyber Security SpecialistClassification Level, Central Highlands Water Enterprise AgreementTeam, unit Cyber SecurityDivision ICT & DigitalWork location Learmonth Road, Wendouree / HybridEmployment type Up to Full-time.Flexible options available: part-time work,...

  • Cyber Security Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Central Highlands Water Full time

    Cyber Security SpecialistClassification Level, Central Highlands Water Enterprise AgreementTeam, unit Cyber SecurityDivision ICT & DigitalWork location Learmonth Road, BallaratEmployment type Up to Full-time Hours, PermanentPosition reports to General Manager, ICT and DigitalDirect reports NilOur ValuesOur vision: _Our Water - Our Customers - Healthy Living...

  • Planning Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia City of Ballarat Full time

    Part-time 28 hours per week*:- Band 7 Salary range - $ $51.56 per hour, plus superannuation*:- Hours of work negotiable.The Role:In this role you will work with community members and stakeholders to successfully implement programs, services and major reforms that promote access and participation for children and young people. Particularly, those with...

  • Assessment Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia mecwacare Full time

    Part-time Position - 12 months maternity leave cover Generous Salary Packaging Increase your take home pay Access to a work vehicleASSESSMENT OFFICER - BALLARATWe are seeking an Allied Health professional experienced in assessing individuals in home and community settings to join our Regional Assessment Services team covering several local government areas...

  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Ballarat Health Services Full time

    Social Worker (Grade 1) - Mental HealthIntensive Recovery Stream (working across Mental Health Inpatient settings)80 hours per fortnight, including monthly ADOUp to $20,000 incentive payments may be available to support relocation(Be reimbursed for rent, childcare, school fees, relocation costs and more). The Victorian Government has allocated funds to...

  • Administration Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Chandler Macleod Full time

    One of our reputable State Government clients located in Ballarat are currently seeking an experienced Administration Officer to join their team for a period of 4 weeks.Position purposeThe Administration Officer will be responsible for a range of administration tasks to support the delivery of on-ground projects in partnership with volunteer community groups...