Disaster Resilience Project Manager

Disaster Resilience Project Manager

About your new role

The Disaster Resilience Project Manager is an exciting new role in the Disaster and Emergency Management Unit, responsible for developing and delivering strategic projects to enhance the city's resilience to climate change and hazards. The role involves collaboration with various council areas, managing a $100M capital program, and playing a significant part in disaster management strategies and operational responses. 

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.   

We're looking for people who have:

• Extensive project management experience, particularly in developing and delivering strategic initiatives  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders 
• Strong research skills to identify and analyse data for developing effective Disaster Resilience strategies 
• Proven ability to lead and manage programs and projects related to Disaster Resilience is highly desirable 

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.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance!

• 9-day fortnight
• 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.

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardlessof their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.