AddressDisaster Planner
Requisition Number: 179
Salary Range: $100,395.10 - $106,291.38 pro-rata per annum
Position Type: Fixed Term Full-Time until May 2026
Location: Woree Disaster Coord Centre
Application Close Date:Sunday, 30 June 2024 at 11.30pm AEST
Agency applications are not being accepted at this stage.
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for building resilient communities?
Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your expertise can make a real difference?
Join us in Cairns as a Disaster Planner and help shape the future of disaster resilience!
Primary Objectives:
- Working closely with the Disaster and Community Resilience Manager to develop, inform, and support implementation of Council’s disaster resilience planning functions, with a focus on planning and preparedness.
- Research and develop disaster management strategies, operational plans, and tools to increase disaster resilience in the Cairns LGA.
- Provide specialist technical skills, advice, and coordination to deliver improved disaster hazard and risk reduction capabilities, that includes specific mitigation and adaptation strategies and systems.
- Provide specialist advice and developmental support to strengthen response and recovery arrangements.
- Support Council to comply with its disaster management obligations under the QDMA and the Queensland Disaster Management Act 2003 and associated regulations, including incident management deployment and/or acting as Local Disaster Coordinator as required.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Ability to critically assess existing strategies and develop innovative solutions for disaster management and resilience.
- Proficiency in interpreting and applying complex data, including technical and geospatial information, to inform decision-making.
- Knowledge and experience in disaster management strategies, hazard and risk reduction, and operational planning.
- Familiarity with the Queensland Disaster Management Act 2003 and associated regulations.
- Proven ability to build and coordinate effective engagement processes, networks, and partnerships.
If you are ready to make a significant impact and bring your expertise to our dynamic team, we want to hear from you. Apply today and be part of our mission to enhance disaster resilience in Cairns.
Some benefits we offer:
- Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
- Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
- Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
- Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks personal leave
- Salary sacrifice opportunities
- Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
We are committed to:
- Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
- Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support
Now we want to hear about YOU!
Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.
For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.
Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:
- Phone: (07) 4044 3***
- Email: ****@cairns.qld.gov.au
- Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council
