Disaster Management Coordinator - South East Queensland

• Coordinate activities that promote community resilience
• Influence and drive community response and recovery initiatives
• Increase awareness of emergency and disaster preparedness

Leading Roles is seeking an experienced Disaster Management Coordinator for a 6 month contract. You will lead community engagement and deliver education/information campaigns for our local government client in South East Queensland.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on current and emerging issues that impact on disaster and business continuity management
• Alignment of the Disaster Management Framework with the Inspector General Emergency Management (IGEM) Emergency Management Assurance Framework (EMAF)
• Engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders to embed Disaster Management as an organisational shared responsibility
• Support integration of risk management standards and procedures for disaster management activities
• Formulate programs, procedures and practices pertaining to Disaster Management.

Essential skills and experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Disaster Management qualifications and experience in Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements.
• Extensive knowledge of Queensland Disaster Management Act 2003., Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements and the Emergency Management Assurance Framework
• Ability to implement techniques and strategies to meet obligations under the Queensland Disaster Management Act 2003
• Highly developed analytical, research, investigation and report writing skills
• Experience in policy development and implementation.

How to Apply

Apply now as the application period will close once a suitable applicant has been identified..