Emergency Management Coordinator Psc870

**A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC**

**The opportunity**

We’re seeking an experienced and highly-effective Emergency Management Coordinator to join our Emergency Management team, leading Council’s legislative emergency management, bushfire, and public safety obligations.

Emergency Management plays an integral part in our community across Port Stephens. You will play an essential role in leading and managing Council’s Emergency Management Framework, and support the Port Stephens Local Emergency Management Committee.

As part of this opportunity, you will be required to act as LEMO when necessary and assist in the coordination of emergency events with key Emergency Service stakeholders which may require you to work out of hours and some weekends. As Council’s key liaison for emergency response and combat agencies, this position may include after hours and on-call arrangements.
- **This is a permanent opportunity** - working full-time 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement
- **Base Salary Range**: $113,135 - $133,104 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $18,619.19 motor vehicle allowance + $2,312 retention allowance - salary reflective of FY24/25 rates with a 4% increase to the base salary range set from end of July 2025.
- **You will be working from** PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace

Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here - view the position description.
- Management, leadership and direction of Council’s emergency management, public safety, and bushfire operations
- Provision of specialist advice to Council, committees and business units regarding emergency management
- Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, to develop the preparedness for response to natural disasters and emergencies

**We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role Here’s what we’re looking for**:

- A degree or post-graduate qualification in emergency management or similar, with several years of relevant experience
- Completion of appropriate Emergency Operations training through the NSW Government
- Highly developed analytical, investigative and conceptual skills, the ability to solve complex problems and make decisions that reflect thorough and appropriate evaluation of the issues to be addressed
- Demonstrated high-level leadership skills including the ability to lead and motivate others

**This is life at PSC**
- Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
- Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years
- Paid Parental Leave so you can spend more time with your new little human
- Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
- Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
- Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre
- Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café
- And lots more

**Enough about us, we want to hear about you So tell us about**
- Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?
- What do you foresee as the emerging challenges within the Emergency Management space?

**Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know**
- **Applications Close**: Midnight, Sunday, 27 July 2025
- **Contact**:Cameron Donaldson, Community Services Section Manager, on (02) 4988 0429.
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