Community Bushfire Resilience Officer

Council Jobs; Cobram; Presencial; AUD 80.000 - 87.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Above Award pay rates

Flexible work arrangements – Work From

Training opportunities

Superannuation information sessions

Wellness initiatives

Parental leave

Volunteer leave (up to 2 days)

Cultural and ceremonial leave

Purchased leave options

Salary packaging

Descripción de la vacante

Moira Shire Council in Cobram, VIC, is seeking a temporary Emergency Management role to coordinate bushfire preparedness and resilience across the municipality. You will develop community education programs, liaise with emergency services, and build partnerships to strengthen resilience.

The 18-month role ends 30 June 2028. The base office is Cobram, with above award pay rates and flexible work options including work from home.

Formación

• Demonstrated experience in community engagement, education, or community development.
• Experience in emergency management, community safety, or bushfire preparedness programs.
• Strong understanding of bushfire risk and community resilience principles.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Current driver's licence.
• National Police Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and deliver bushfire preparedness and resilience programs across Moira Shire.
• Develop community education programs and Recovery Action Plans to increase preparedness.
• Provide link between community, Council, CFA/FRV and Parks Victoria regarding preparedness.

Conocimientos

Community engagement

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Driver's licence

Educación

Relevant tertiary qualifications in emergency management or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Community Services and Development,Government, Defence & Emergency,Program & Project Management

Become a Part of Moira Shire Council’s Exciting Journey!

At Moira Shire Council, we're reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community. Nestled along the stunning Murray River, our region spans from the lush Barmah Forest to lively towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga—one of Victoria’s top holiday spots.

We believe in working together with honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of.

Our role as a Council? To serve, support, and inspire our communities to facilitate the success of the Moira2045 Community Vision.

Why Work With Us?

• Above Award pay rates
• A strong, values based, positive organisational culture
• Supportive and family-friendly workplace.
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle with opportunity to Work From Home
• Access to extensive training and education opportunities, including in-house leadership program
• Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super
• Salary packaging and novated leases available
• Access to wellness initiatives
• Corporate discounts at fivegyms across our shire
• Generous parental leave
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within our shire.
• Cultural andceremonial leave.
• Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle.
• So much more.....

Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.

Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

16/10/2026

01/11/2026

$80,312.54 - $87,346.00

Temporary

Cobram (Main Office)

Job Description

This is an 18-month temporary role ending 30 June 2028.

Role Purpose and Objectives

To coordinate and deliver bushfire preparedness and resilience programs across Moira Shire, working proactively to build community capacity and reduce bushfire risk including:

• Develop and deliver community education programs and initiatives including the Community Resilience Framework and Recovery Action Plan to increase bushfire preparedness and resilience across the municipality.
• Provide an effective communication link between community and Council, as well as emergency services agencies (CFA/FRV), Parks Victoria, and other relevant organisations regarding bushfire preparedness.
• Facilitate community-led bushfire planning and preparedness activities, including the development of local community emergency management plans.
• Support and coordinate Council's role in municipal fire prevention activities and ensure integration with emergency management planning.
• Build partnerships with fire agencies, community groups, and other stakeholders to strengthen community bushfire resilience.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of bushfire resilience programs and initiatives.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of municipal fire management plans and strategies as relevant.

Other duties as required and as directed by the Emergency Management Coordinator

The Hiring Manager for this role is Leah Thompson - Emergency Management Coordinator, *******@moira.vic.gov.au or 0358 719 ***.

Desired Skills and Experience

Essential qualifications and experience

• Demonstrated experience in community engagement, education, or community development.
• Experience working with emergency management, community safety, or bushfire preparedness programs.
• Strong understanding of bushfire risk and community resilience principles.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse community audiences.
• Excellent computer skills, and ability to use the Microsoft Office suite.
• Current driver's licence.
• National Police Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in emergency management, community development, environmental science, or a related field.
• Experience working in local government or with emergency services agencies.
• Understanding of Victorian emergency management arrangements.
• Experience in grant writing and project management.
• Previous experience living or working in bushfire-prone areas.