Disaster Operations Capability Leader

About your new role

The Disaster Operations Capability Leader performs a critical function within the Disaster and Emergency Management Unit team providing a team leader function for operational capability. This is a leadership role where you will be supporting three operational capability team members.

Additionally, in this role your objectives are to;

• Build and maintain capability for the Local Disaster Coordination Centre (LDCC)
• Ensuring the City is compliant with the Disaster Management Act, 2003
• Implement the Queensland Emergency Risk Management Framework process into disaster management risk identification, mitigation, response and recovery in conjunction with the Climate Adaptation Team
• Maintain and support Gold Coast State Emergency Service with fleet, ICT and facilities

We're looking for people who have:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with particular emphasis in the areas of Stakeholder engagement
• Proven supervisory experience gained within a multi-disciplinary function including the ability to develop, coach, guide, mentor and motivate staff.
• Highly developed consultation, advocacy, negotiation, influencing and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, formulate, implement, monitor and evaluate new strategies.

Please note it is a mandatory requirement of this position that the successful candidate holds a Working With Children Blue Card prior to commencement. If you do not currently hold a valid Working With Children Blue Card, we will accept your application with the view that you will apply for and obtain the Working With Children Blue Card prior to starting, should you be successful.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

As a 5-star employer of choice, we care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia.

We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Hybrid office / work from home options
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport / Low cost on-site gym membership
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.