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Form of workPermanent Full-time opportunity
- Monthly Rostered Day Off
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Generous leave benefits
The Community Resilience and Health unit is an exciting and innovative way of working with the Banyule community in the areas of Emergency Management, Public Health Protection, and Community Resilience. These program areas work together to build capacity across community in public health and wellbeing, emergency preparedness, response, relief and recovery and Community Resilience. The unit is responsible for the development of fully integrated strategic and operational plans, to respond to incidents affecting the community and to promote and maintain high standards of emergency management, public health and wellbeing and community preparedness across Banyule.
About the Role:
The position is the organisational lead for emergency management including the legislative role of Municipal Emergency Management Officer (MEMO) and is also responsible for the overall oversight, leadership and management of all the key program areas in the unit. This includes the following:
- Emergency Management planning, response, relief and recovery,
- Public Health
- Amenity and Technical Health Complaints
- Community Resilience Building and Education
The position will be required to be on call after hours and on weekends every two weeks. This can be changed when required or negotiated to accommodate leave and other personal requirements.
Skills, experience and certificates
- Qualification, and/or with substantial experience in Emergency Management, Environmental or Public Health or Community Resilience.
- Demonstrated experience in leading diverse teams and complex program areas.
- Ability to undertake the role of Municipal Emergency Management Officer as the delegate for Council.
- Demonstrated ability to plan for and deliver specific outcomes within clearly defined timelines and resource constraints, to achieve quality results.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team and facilitate training, presentations, public speaking and represent the interests of Council at other locations.
- Effective communication skills and delivery of community-based programs, including the use of computer applications.
- The ability to break down problems, assess and interpret options, and use research, experience and judgement to develop sound and timely solutions.
- An understanding and awareness of the direction of emergency management, Community Resilience and/or public health policy within Local, State and Federal contexts.
- Ability to manage program area budgets and operate within local government procurement and finance requirements.
Mandatory Pre-employment screenings:
- Driver's License
- COVID 19 Vaccination Certificate
Application Process:
Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and detailing why you're motivated to succeed in the role. Any questions regarding the position or the team, please contact Laura Cattapan on 0407 352 *** or Jo Wilson on 0407 352 ***.
Applications close on Friday 10 May 2024 at 11.45pm.Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
Why Choose Banyule City Council
Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community. At Banyule Council, you'll have the opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded.
Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or ***************@banyule.vic.gov.au.
Our Values: Our employees align their career with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.
We offer:
- Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements
- Monthly and fortnightly RDO options (depending on work area)
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave
- Study assistance
- Award-winning learning and development opportunities
- Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport
Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the wellbeing of an inclusive community.
To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.
Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.
Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.
Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation and committed to the safety and well-being of children.
Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.
Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements: In accordance with Banyule's Covid-19 Vaccination Policy, this position requires you to be vaccinated against Covid-19. If your application is successful and you are shortlisted for this role, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.
