Resilience Officer

Band 5 $75,968 to $87,500 per annum (pro rata) + 11.5% superannuation
- Flexible part-time position (0.6 FTE) with school friendly hours an option
- Contribute to the Baw Baw community by supporting and uniting a volunteer emergency support workforce

Baw Baw Shire Council is seeking a passionate Resilience Officer to strengthen our Emergency Support Team, supporting vulnerable communities during emergencies. in this role you will play a key role in building a volunteer workforce and have the chance to work within a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to creating safer communities.

**About Baw Baw Shire Council**

A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.

Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.

At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.

Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.

**About the Role**

As the Resilience Officer your role will be to build and strengthen Councils volunteer Emergency Support Team to respond to emergency events, coordinate and maintain the Vulnerable Persons Register and Vulnerable Facilities list and support communities in emergency relief and recovery.

To be successful in this role you will be well planned, with strong interpersonal skills and focussed on delivering outcomes within specified timeframes. You will have a qualification or experience in emergency management, human resources or community development.

**Why you'll love working for Baw Baw Shire**
- Hybrid work is the norm here at Baw Baw for roles that can support it.
- Flexible work options, Baw Baw is committed to work-life balance.
- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs.
- Access to rostered day off every four weeks (when working full time.)
- Career development opportunities.
- Study/development assistance.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP.)
- A thriving Social Club.
- Close to Public transport.
- Ample free parking nearby.

**Further Information and How To Apply**
- Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment._