Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity Lead

1 week ago


Heidelberg, Australia Austin Health Full time

**Reference Number**:3249

**Category**:Management & Administration

**Department**:People & Culture

**_Are you a current Austin Health employee?_**Make an impact in this leadership opportunity ensuring Austin Health is prepared for, and maintains business continuity during emergencies and crises**Full time permanent opportunity (38 hours per week)**

**Flexible hours and hybrid working, from our office located at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and home**
- Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.**About the Health Safety and Wellness Department**
- The Health, Safety and Wellness department is responsible for providing advisory services, strategic direction and planning for the workforce health, safety and wellness across all Austin Health campuses. Key areas of responsibility include occupational health and safety management, injury recovery and return to work, emergency preparedness, business continuity, and the wellbeing program.**About the role**
- As the Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity Lead, you will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive emergency preparedness and business continuity plans, strategies, exercises and training to ensure organisational resilience and ability to respond effectively to various scenarios.**A regular day will see you**:
Manage and lead strategic guidance on business continuity and emergency preparedness.-
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including executive, department heads, and operational teams, to align business continuity and emergency preparedness and management efforts with organisational strategies.-
Coordinate relevant governance arrangements including the Emergency Planning Committee, risk profile reviews and related working groups.-
Coach and partner with stakeholders across the organisation to support business impact analysis and plans to minimise organisational disruption.-
Educate managers and staff in understanding their responsibilities and the significance of business continuity and emergency preparedness.-
Cultivate relationships with external partners, such as government agencies, regulatory bodies, and community organizations, to enhance coordination and obtain necessary resources during emergencies.**About you**-
- To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:Undergraduate degree in Emergency Management, Business Continuity or a related field.-
Extensive experience (5+ years) in business continuity, emergency management or related fields.-
Proven experience delivering results in a high-pressure environment, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.-
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.-
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of implementing effective programs and driving continuous improvement.**Our benefits**
- Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.-
A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.-
Mentoring and career development opportunities.-
Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.**Work with us**- **Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the**position description** for further details.**

**Application closing date: Tuesday 24 June 2025



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