Manager Community Preparedness

Hours per fortnight73.5 - Please let us know how this can work for you.DutiesThe role of Manager Community Preparedness is to provide leadership in community capacity building and fire safety planning and preparedness. The role is responsible for the coordination of a statewide team, delivery of risk mitigation programs, provision of high-level specialist advice, and the development of systems, policies, and procedures across multiple fire safety program areas.Essential RequirementsPre-Employment ChecksThe Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:

• Arson and fire setting;
• Sexual offences;
• Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
• Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
• Making false declarations;
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Trafficking of narcotic substance;
• False alarm raising.

Desirable Requirements

• A qualification in an area relevant to the nature of the work to be undertaken, such as policy, education, or community development.
• Experience in emergency management or related area.
• A current unrestricted driver's licence.

Statement of Duties and Associated DocumentsHow to ApplyTo apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties please contact (03) 6173 2757Further InformationFor further information on this position, please contact Sandra Barber, Assistant Director Community Development and Education on (03) 61 665 604.Applications close Wednesday 29th May 11:55pm.