Yarra City Council

Municipal Emergency Management Officer

Temporary Full Time – 3-month duration

Band 7 - $105,898.17 - $118,398.60 + super + RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)

• Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment  

An exciting opportunity is available for a competent and motivated Municipal Emergency Management Officer (MEMO).  Working in a vibrant and diverse inner-city organisation, this role at Yarra City Council will provide effective and efficient liaison and collaboration on all aspects of Emergency Management, including strategy implementation. The right candidate will be offered career growth along with the opportunity to be part of a supportive team.

This role is vital to the organisation and will provide high level support to other Emergency Management roles and support mechanisms across Council. The role will have a strong focus on:

• Knowledge and experience of local government’s role in emergency management, with emphasis on understanding of the role of recovery and relief in sustaining individuals and communities. 
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively across organisational boundaries and with community/business partners to reach agreed outcomes
• Evidence of developed planning and organisational skills, including time management, setting priorities, and delivering outcomes within specified timeframes and resources available.

Yarra City Council is Flexible and Progressive Organisation. We pride ourselves on inclusive culture / diversity / continual progression / development of staff). We aim to make a positive difference in people’s lives / continually improve service to the community.

For further information see the position description or contact Tom Barnes, Acting Manager Risk & Safety on tom.barnes@yarracity.vic.gov.au

 100555 - Municipal Emergency Management Officer (MEMO) - Position Description.pdf

Applications close on Friday 20 September 2024 at 11.55pm.

In your application, please include/attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.