Emergency Management Officer

About the Shire of Victoria Plains 

The Shire Victoria Plains is in the central wheatbelt of Western Australia 153 kms north-east of the City of Perth and only an hour and 15 minutes from Ellenbrook. Traditionally and predominantly a prosperous farming district, the Shire boasts Australia’s only Monastic Town, New Norcia, which welcomes approximately 70,000 visitors to the town each year.  Even though the Shire has a small population, it is filled with community energy and enthusiasm, making it a special place to live. The Shire is an equal opportunity employer.

The Opportunity 

The Shire of Victoria Plains is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Emergency Management Officer to join its vibrant team of enthusiastic staff in Calingiri. Key duties are:

• Responsible to maintain and access the CCTV.
• Work closely with internal departments at the Shire and key stakeholder groups to ensure the Emergency Management and fire prevention functions are undertaken effectively and efficiently.  
• In collaboration, coordinate the review and implementation of all Shire’s Emergency Management Plans and assist with the response/recovery efforts outlined within.
• Apply risk based strategic planning that maximises community and environmental safety during fire and other emergencies.
• Prepare verbal and written reports and present to a range of key internal / external stakeholder groups.
• The complete key duties can be download at the Shire’s website.

The role has an anticipated commencement immediately start. 

Selection Criteria

1. Experience with Local Emergency Management Arrangements (LEMA) in accordance with the relevant legislation. 
2. Understanding of the Local Government Liaison Officer role. 
3. Experience with bushfire mitigation.
4. Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with the community to increase awareness of emergency risk.
5. Excellent time management skills, with the ability to function effectively to meet short deadlines in a pressured environment and work autonomously.

Benefits

• In return for your hard work and dedication, Salary will be based on LGO Award 2021 Level 9, $83,209.36 pro-rata, plus 11% Guarantee Super
• Salary Packaging with SPA 
• EAP - free assistant program with Access Wellbeing Services
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a Local Government Environment

How to Apply

Your application is to outline your experience in a business environment and where possible, relate this to the role and attributes the successful person would possess. 

• Addressing the selection criteria, no more than 2 pages.
• A copy of your current Resume / CV. to: **************@victoriaplains.wa.gov.au 
• You able to download Job Description at the Shire of Victoria Plains’ website www.victoriaplains.wa.gov.au 

If you have any queries regarding the position, please do not hesitate to contact: Community Emergency Services Manager, Nicholas Parry at 08 9628 70***or **************@dfes.wa.gov.au

Applications close 23 February 2024 at 4pm. 

**Please note only shortlisted candidates for this role will be contacted. 

**Be mindful that there is currently no staff housing available for this position.