Emergency Management Officer

Emergency Management Officer

Salary:

60 - 62

/ Hour

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Melbourne - VIC 

Industry:

Business Support

Reference:

3994030

Contact Name:

Imogen

Contact Email:

imogen@publicsectorpeople.com.au

Date Published:

11-Dec-2025

A Council in the North East is seeking an experienced Emergency Management Officer to support their planning, preparedness, response and recovery functions. This role sits within the Municipal Laws, Public Assets & Emergency Management team and plays a key part in ensuring emergency arrangements meet legislative requirements and community expectations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain and update the Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP) and sub-plans.
  • Provide administrative support for MEMPC and MFMPC meetings.
  • Assist with emergency management planning, reporting, policies and procedures.
  • Act as system administrator for CrisisWorks and Altitude.
  • Support the Municipal Fire Prevention Officer with reporting and maintaining the Fire Management Plan.
  • Undertake duties as Deputy MEMO and assist as Assistant MFPO.
  • Support emergency response operations during incidents as required.
  • Maintain readiness of Emergency Operations Centres (EOC) and Emergency Relief Centres (ERC).
  • Assist with training, exercises and maintaining staff training records.
  • Participate in regional working groups and stakeholder engagement.
  • Support community engagement initiatives and emergency management communications.
About You
  • Experience in emergency management, administration, governance or project coordination.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Knowledge of Victorian emergency management arrangements (preferred).
  • High-level proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital systems.
  • Current Driver's Licence, valid Police Check & WWCC.
  • Start ASAP
Please be advised only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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