Community Emergency Services Manager

1 week ago

Northam, Australia Shire of Toodyay Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

The Shire of Toodyay is seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and suitably experienced Community Emergency Services Manager (CESM) to join our Infrastructure, Assets and Services team in a full-time permanent capacity in the role of Community Emergency Services Manager (CESM).

As the Community Emergency Services Manager (CESM), you will be responsible in the emergency management system, focusing on the delivery and implementation of preparedness, prevention, response, and recovery services.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Proven experience in the application of the risk management standard as it applies to community risk, particularly in relation to community vulnerability planning.
  • Demonstrated extensive experience and knowledge of fire and emergency services industry, including understanding of the role of volunteers, local government and other stakeholders in an emergency services environment.
  • Experience in providing training.
  • Ability to take command and successfully manage bush fire and emergency operations.
  • Committed to obtaining the DFES workplace training and assessor course.

At the Shire of Toodyay, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Benefits of joining our team include:

  • Opportunities for professional development;
  • Additional benefits such as a uniform allowance, mental health days, extra additional leave, and additional superannuation contributions.

About the Shire of Toodyay

We are a value driven organisation proud to create and support a sustainable and liveable community. We are committed to providing exceptional services to our residents and working in partnership with local business and community groups.

As an employee for the Shire of Toodyay, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people who live, work, and play in our community.

We offer a range of diverse opportunities across a number of fields, including but not limited to planning, maintenance, rangers, governance, finance, and customer services administration.

We are proud of our inclusive workplace and diverse culture and believe in providing ongoing training and support for all our employees to ensure they reach their full potential.

If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding career opportunity, the Shire of Toodyay is the place for you.

The application package containing the position description for this role is available on our website at  or by contacting the Shire via email  and/or 

If you have any questions regarding this job opportunity, please email 

Applications close at 12 Noon on Friday, 26 September 2025.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application including a cover letter marked "CONFIDENTIAL – Infrastructure Assets and Services Community Emergency Services Manager and forwarded it to the Executive Manager Infrastructure Assets and Services at the Shire of Toodyay by mail, in person, via email or through the Seek platform.

Please Note:

· To be considered for this position, please ensure your application letter addresses the selection criteria, and you hold a current HR driver's License as a minimum.

· The Shire is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects diversity in its workplace. Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

· Canvassing of Councillors will disqualify applicants.

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