Local Emergency Management Officer

Salary: $88,494.12 - $101,649 p.a. plus 11.5% Super
- Leaseback Vehicle
- Supportive Team Environment

**About the role**
This is a **permanent, full time** position working **35 hours** per week at the **Nowra Administration Building**.

This position works with the LocalEmergency Management Committee, Chair of the LEMC and Local Emergency Operations Controller to provide advice and guidance on Emergency Management matters within the Shoalhaven Region.

**Duties**
Reporting directly to the Manager - Works & Services, the focus of this position is to:

- Perform duties as an executive officer to the Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC)
- Establish and maintain liaison with appropriate stakeholders including local government, combat agencies, emergency service organisations, functional areas, government agencies, industry, risk creators and community groups to provide guidance on their involvement in emergency management at a local level
- Provide guidance and assistance to develop and maintain local emergency plans, sub plans and supporting plans.
- Act as Local Emergency Management Officer (LEMO) and represent Council in emergency management matters.
- Prepare and coordinate Impact Assessments to gather information in support of Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements.
- Manage work area planning and workload prioritisation of the Deputy LEMO and Bushfire Mitigation Officers.

On call - Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.

**Skills & Experience**
To be successful in this position you will have:

- Tertiary qualifications in emergency management or a related field
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with legislation, regulation and codes of practice that impact on emergency management.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in emergency management administration
- Demonstrated experience in working with Emergency Services and other Government agencies.
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of NSW Emergency Management Arrangements and emergency management principles
- Ability to understand and give instructions and to execute or allocate resources in the completion of tasks during major disasters or emergencies.
- Current Class C Driver’s Licence
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)

**About Shoalhaven City Council**
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.

**Benefits**
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:

- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
- Flexitime for Indoor Staff
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs

**How to Apply**

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
- How do you effectively manage your time and ensure deadlines are met?

**Contact: Craig Exton (Manager - Technical Services)**:

- 4429 3219**

**Applications Close: Wednesday 15 January 2025**(at Midnight)**

Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace.