Disaster Management and Community Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

lismore, Australia NSW Department of Communities and Justice Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Disaster Management and Community Support Specialist to join our team and play a key role in developing, coordinating, and delivering essential projects and services.

This role focuses on aiding local governments and communities in their efforts to prepare, prevent, respond to, and recover from disasters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support Local and Regional Recovery Programs: Contribute to the successful implementation of recovery programs and initiatives, ensuring that services and benefits effectively reach disaster-affected communities and individuals.
  • Enhance Disaster Planning and Preparedness: Collaborate on the design and execution of local and regional projects that bolster disaster planning and preparedness, aligning with whole-of-government strategies to address both immediate and long-term needs of NSW communities.
  • Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough research and analysis to identify trends and emerging issues, providing valuable insights to support project development and process improvement.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Engage with key partners, not-for-profit organizations, and industry stakeholders. Coordinate local and regional working groups, committees, and consultations to foster information exchange and collaborative engagement.
  • Project Management: Oversee various aspects of project implementation, including developing and monitoring project plans, briefs, and status updates. Support assigned projects within established deadlines and quality standards, employing robust project management processes to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes.
About the Agency

The NSW Department of Communities and Justice is a statutory corporation within Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. Our agency will improve how NSW plans for disasters and help communities to recover from them faster.

To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, our agency will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, NGOs, businesses, and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities, and other stakeholders.

What We Offer
  • Contemporary workspaces and technology
  • Access to learning and development opportunities
  • Employee assistance and wellbeing program
  • Workforce that values inclusion
  • Competitive pay and conditions (including flex-time)
  • Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

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