Emergency Management Planning Officer

Closing date: 5/10/2025 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: Sale

Department: Facilities & Emergencies

Employment type: Full Time Permanent

Position No. 879

Permanent Full-Time

Band 6 - $89,780 to $97,724 yearly, plus 12% statutory superannuation

We are looking for someone with Emergency Management and Project Management experience. In this role you will deliver emergency management projects and develop processes in line with the Wellington Municipal Emergency Management Plan.

You will use your problem-solving skills to achieve specific set objectives efficiently and within the required time frame and with the resources available. The majority of your time will be working autonomously, however, you will also have the support of a hardworking team. You would need to be flexible and adapt to changing work demands.

If you are a passionate and enthusiastic emergency management professional, who is seeking your next challenge and the opportunity to contribute to your local community, then we encourage you to apply

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate how they meet the Key Selection Criteria below:

• What qualifications and experience in emergency management, project management, community consultation or stakeholder engagement do you have?
• How have you gained an understanding of the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) process through Emergency Management Victoria?
• When have you worked as a member of a team within an emergency management context?
• Give us examples of when you have had to achieve specific set objectives efficiently, within the required time frame and with the resources available.
• Tell us about your ability to develop and maintain emergency plans, policies and procedures.

Why Wellington?

Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.

Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of "Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities". As one of the largest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.

We use award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.

We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.

Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations and gender identities. Wellington Shire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.

About Wellington

Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.

In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.

Whether it's a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down the Macalister River or a bush walk through the Alpine National Park, there's plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you'll quickly find yourself right at home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.

From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very best in local produce, you'll never be short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try Eat. Drink. Gippsland Guide | Visit Gippsland

Visit find out why the Wellington Shire is a great place to live and work.

How to Apply:

Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in this advertisement and will be accepted no later than 11.59pm Sunday 5 October 2025.