Strategic Disaster Risk Reduction Officer

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED. 
 
As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community. 

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

The Strategic Disaster Risk Reduction Officer is responsible for supporting the delivery of multiple Disaster Risk Reduction initiatives. They will support the development of the LGA strategic and operational disaster resilience policies, strategic framework and action plans, support the implementation and monitoring of the Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy, and execute tasks identified by the Strategy. This role will support building adaptive capacity and disaster readiness in our communities and deliver education programs to improve the community’s ability in future disaster responses.

Essential to this role will be degree qualifications in Environmental or Social Science and/or relevant experience with disaster preparedness, complemented by demonstrated understanding of current State and National disaster recovery and preparedness strategic plans, and highly developed communication and engagement skills. 

Training and experience in Community Development and Project Management would be advantageous. 

This position is offered on a three-year fixed term contract basis working 35 hours per week.

Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 10 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of $75,331 - $84,738 per annum plus superannuation.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:   

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
• Health + Wellbeing Leave
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks 

Your flexible work benefits may include:

• Work from home
• Rostered Day Off
• 9-day fortnight
• 4-day week

Your leave benefits include:     

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
• Annual Leave
• Sick + Carer’s Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Parental Leave
• Domestic + Family Violence Leave
• Health + Wellbeing Leave

Your development benefits include:   

• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Leadership Development Program
• Emerging Leaders Program
• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:   

• ESSPecialist Program Awards
• Service Awards
• Be Valued Recognition Program

WANT TO KNOW MORE? 

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click  to explore our webpages.

Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council?  Click  to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Anna Burnheim, Coordinator Compliance and Systems on 0422 444 ***. 

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH 2024.