Flood Infrastructure Resilience Officer

We Are East Gippsland Shire

East Gippsland Shire Council is a large regional council covering 10% of Victoria. With a workforce of over 600 passionate community members EGSC creates conditions for our communities to thrive. We provide leadership, governance, services, and infrastructure to meet the needs and aspirations of communities across our shire.

As shire staff, we are locals. We live and work in our communities and care deeply about them. We support our communities to navigate any challenges, so our influence has a positive impact. EGSC offers challenging and rewarding skills development and the ability to work with a range of teams across a range of locations.

A unique blend of nature, culture, and recreational opportunities, East Gippsland Shire is a captivating destination for those looking to broaden their skills whilst enjoying an enviable lifestyle.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a proactive and motivated professional with experience in flood risk management, infrastructure planning, or a related field. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of emergency management principles and community resilience strategies.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in identifying and addressing the flood resilience needs of East Gippsland communities, working closely with stakeholders to strengthen infrastructure, improve emergency preparedness, and build safer, more connected, and adaptable communities.

In this role you will:

• Identify and assess flood-related assets to address critical gaps in preparedness across flood-prone areas.
• Manage and maintain the corporate Asset Register, ensuring all flood-related assets are accurately recorded and up to date.
• Analyse and report on asset data using the Confirm Asset Management System and SQL database to support informed decision-making.
• Assist in mapping assets and liaise with GIS and Asset System teams to ensure all assets are geospatially represented.
• Support community resilience and emergency preparedness initiatives through planning, evaluation, and collaboration with stakeholders.

Things You're Proud Of (Key Selection Criteria)

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or significant industry experience, ideally in asset management.
• Demonstrated thorough understanding of current asset management practices and programs.
• Proven experience in using Asset Management Systems, including manipulating databases and tables, and producing reports and dashboards.
• Highly developed data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess civil and structural engineering plans and extract relevant asset information.
• Understanding of some or all of the asset classes managed by local government.
• A current, valid Victorian Driver's licence.

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check.

Things We're Proud Of

• Monthly ADO schedule
• Flexibility to work from home 2 days per week
• Work on a banded salary that increases annually to the top end of the band
• Opportunities for professional development including study assistance
• 17 weeks paid parental leave
• Annual leave loading
• Employee Assistance Program and Social Club
• Discounted membership to our Recreation Centres
• Great work-life balance, so close to great holiday destinations, beaches, mountains, parks and lakes.

How To Apply

If this sounds like your next move, apply now and attach:

• A cover letter stating why you are interested in the position and what you will bring to East Gippsland Shire Council.
• A current resume which includes your personal details, education, qualifications, work experience and the contact details of two (2) work-related referees.
• A statement providing detailed responses to each of the key selection criteria as stated in the position description.

Applications close at 11.59pm on September 12, 2025.

Questions? For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact Heidi Thewma, Strategic Asset Management Coordinator

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.