Manager, Natural Disasters and Drought

2 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority Full time

As the Manager, Natural Disaster and Drought you will prepare and coordinate QRIDA's response and in-field presence to declared disaster events including engagement with government and industry stakeholders and contribute to QRIDA's ongoing efforts to improve its disaster recovery preparation and readiness, management and capacity including its people, technology and skills.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Coordinate QRIDA's in-field staffing, resources and response when administering financial assistance programs following a declared disaster event in liaison with other QRIDA managers and staff including regional service team support
- Liaise with key State and Federal government stakeholders including the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA), National Recovery and Resilience Agency (NRRA), Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) and other relevant agencies in relation to frontline response, applicant queries and disaster recovery issues
- Represent QRIDA on disaster assistance recovery and drought matters in relevant stakeholder forums, ally or industry events and in the media

For a full description of the key responsibilities, please refer to the role description attached.
Working at QRIDA
Joining our passionate team means an opportunity to learn, further your career, have your ideas heard and make a difference for rural and regional Australians every day.
Our team enjoys flexible working arrangements, employee assistance and benefits programs, rewarding training opportunities, and a healthy balance between work and life commitments.
QRIDA is a small organisation of just over one hundred employees. We value diversity in our community and work hard to foster an environment of inclusivity and trust.
Our Role and Purpose
The Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) is a specialist provider of government financial and advisory support to rural and regional Queensland.
As a statutory body of the Queensland Government we have been helping primary producers and industry recover from natural disaster, improve sustainability and profitability, make a start in business, and overcome difficult conditions, for more than 20 years.
As the Queensland Government's experts in rural finance, we also administer the State Government's Farm Business Debt Mediation program, the Farm Debt Reconstruction Office, conduct a biennial Rural Debt Survey, undertake research and provide advice to the Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities.
QRIDA is empowered under the Rural and Regional Adjustment Act 1994 to deliver additional programs and services across a range of industry sectors and to local, state and territory governments throughout Australia and for the Australian Government.
We're committed to do more to be a proactive, responsible and reliable provider of financial management services and assistance to create sustainable rural communities.

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