AddressLocal Disaster Coordinator
Requisition Number: 227
Salary Range: $109,835 - $135,686 per annum
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Locations: Woree Disaster Coordination Centre / Cairns Regional Council Admin Building Spence Street
Application Close Date: Sunday, 14 July 2024 at 11.30pm AEST
Are you passionate about disaster management and community preparedness?
Do you have the skills to lead, develop, and maintain comprehensive disaster programs?
Cairns Regional Council is seeking a dedicated Local Disaster Coordinator to enhance our community's preparedness and response to disasters.
Primary Objectives:
- Lead, develop and maintain prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery programs to build the disaster resilience of the Cairns LGA.
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with disaster management agencies and organisations at the Local, District and State level.
- Maintain the Disaster Coordination Centre in an effective state of readiness.
- Ensure the Council fulfills its compliance with disaster management obligations as detailed with the Queensland Disaster Management Act and associated regulations.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Experience in a disaster management role, preferably within a government or emergency services environment.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and coordinating disaster management activities, including planning, preparedness, response, and recovery operations.
- Ability to coordinate and activate a Disaster Coordination Centre, ensuring efficient and effective operations during emergencies.
- Experience in building and maintaining strong working relationships with disaster management agencies and stakeholders at Local, District, and State levels.
- Strong understanding of the Queensland Disaster Management Act and associated regulations.
- Highly organised, attention to detail, proactive and adaptable.
- Ability to respond effectively to dynamic and high-pressure situations.
- Ability to participate in on-call roster during the wet season (Nov – April) and respond to emergencies outside of regular working hours.
If you have a background in disaster management and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!
Apply today to join Cairns Regional Council and help us build a safer, more resilient Cairns community.
Some benefits we offer:
- Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
- Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks personal leave
- Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
- Salary sacrifice opportunities
- Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
- Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Relocation assistance may be available for progressed candidates.
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
