Bushfire and Emergency Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Shire of Loddon, Australia State of Victoria Full time

The Bushfire and Emergency Operations Manager will play a critical role in leading and managing people, training, infrastructure, and equipment capability to ensure effective emergency response and mitigation. This includes working closely with the State BEM Branch to identify capability requirements and develop strategies to meet these needs.

Job Requirements

This role requires a high level of expertise in natural resource management, including readiness and response, prevention, and suppression. You will also need to have a strong understanding of the issues facing regional Victoria and a vision for ensuring the department can deliver on government objectives.

You will lead a team of experts in preparedness, capability, and infrastructure, influencing bushfire and emergency management strategies as part of the Regional Leadership Team. This includes developing and implementing plans to mitigate the risk of bushfires and other emergencies, as well as responding to incidents when they occur.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated expertise in natural resource management, including readiness and response, prevention, and suppression.
  • Strong understanding of the issues facing regional Victoria.
  • Current accreditation or ability to work towards obtaining accreditation for key AIIMs roles or key command and control roles.


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