Emergency Management Advisor

City of Launceston; City of Launceston; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Launceston is seeking an experienced professional for the role focused on emergency management planning and community safety. You will develop strategies, coordinate regional committees, and lead initiatives to prepare for emergencies. The ideal candidate possesses strong risk analysis, leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities, ensuring effective community engagement and response.

Benefits

12.25% Super

Qualifications

• Strong risk analysis skills with particular emphasis on community safety outcomes.
• Skills in policy and process development.
• Excellent communication skills to develop reports and proposals.
• Strong leadership in emergency situations and team management.
• Interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement emergency management plans and processes.
• Coordinate participation in regional and local committees.
• Drive community education initiatives.
• Lead emergency response and recovery activities.
• Support Municipal Emergency Coordinators and training efforts.

Skills

Strong risk analysis skills

Policy and process development

Excellent communication skills

Leadership in emergency situations

Interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Job description

$99,255 – $112,968 per year + 12.25% Super

Ready to make a real difference? Want to help keep our community safe and prepared?

The City of Launceston, an award-winning Employer of Choice, is currently seeking to fill the following position:

Position Number: POS1747

This is a temporary full-time role, available until 14 June 2026, with the potential to become permanent.

The role is responsible for developing and implementing emergency management plans and processes, coordinating Council’s involvement in regional and local committees, and driving community education initiatives. You will also lead emergency response and recovery activities, support our Municipal Emergency Coordinators, and build organisational capability through training and collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

• Strong risk analysis skills with particular emphasis on community safety outcomes
• Skills in policy and process development
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to develop ideas into logical written communication, reports, plans and proposals
• Strong leadership and initiative in emergency situations, with the ability to lead teams through the implementation of emergency management plans and support coordinated incident response/recovery
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels and influence outcomes

If you are interested, please submit your application, including a Cover Letter, your current Resume, and a statement addressing the Selection Criteria, to [e-mail] or complete the online application form available from our website.

Applications must be received by 3:00pm, Thursday, 16 October 2025

The City of Launceston is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.