Disaster Response and Emergency Management Lead

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeDisaster Full time

About the Role

As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in leading disaster response and emergency management efforts. Your expertise will be instrumental in preparing for and responding to emergencies, ensuring the well-being of communities.

We are seeking an experienced professional who can provide strategic advice on emergency planning, coordination, and implementation. Your ability to drive accountability and outcomes will be crucial in this role.

The successful candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, with the capacity to foster healthy and inclusive workplaces. They will also be able to build enduring relationships with local governments, other government agencies, authorities, Indigenous communities, and community groups.

In this role, you will:

  • Support the development and implementation of operational service delivery plans and provide strategic advice on response planning arrangements and programs.
  • Manage human resources, financial, and asset management functions effectively, ensuring high-quality support is provided to volunteers.
  • Lead and manage the delivery of operational outcomes in cooperation with volunteers in a dynamic disaster/emergency management environment.
  • Drive and deliver outcomes in partnership with staff from local government, other government agencies, authorities, Indigenous communities, and community groups to build capability and evaluate the effectiveness of SES programs.
  • Support the delivery of community education and awareness programs in accordance with agreed community education strategic plans and represent QFES as a member of Disaster Management Groups as required.
  • Contribute to the development, delivery, and implementation of operational and administrative policy, equipment, and processes and facilitate post-event analysis and debriefs for the region, including the development of improvement strategies in building operational capacity and capability.

This is a challenging yet rewarding role that requires strong leadership competencies, including vision, results, and accountability. If you have the passion and commitment to make a difference in disaster response and emergency management, we encourage you to apply.

**Key Requirements**

  • Mandatory requirements: Minimum C class Driver's licence (non-restricted).
  • Highly desirable requirements: Experience as a volunteer or within a volunteer environment.
  • Special requirements: The incumbent will be appointed as a staff member of the SES and will be expected to participate in an out-of-hours on-call roster during emergency operations.

**Benefits**

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, making a significant contribution to disaster response and emergency management efforts. You will have the chance to develop your leadership skills, work with a diverse range of stakeholders, and be part of a dedicated team committed to saving lives and protecting communities.

**Capabilities**

To determine your suitability for this role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles:

  • Leadership Competency Stream - Program Leader (leading teams and/or projects)
  • Vision - Stimulates ideas and innovation, Leads change in complex environments
  • Results - Builds enduring relationships, Drives accountability and outcomes
  • Accountability - Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces, Pursues continuous growth

We are looking for individuals who embody these values and are passionate about making a difference in disaster response and emergency management.

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