Emergency Management Officer

Corangamite Shire Council; Camperdown; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Corangamite Shire Council is seeking an Emergency Management Officer to coordinate planning, implementation and review of emergency management and fire prevention duties in partnership with agencies and community organisations. You will support innovative community-led planning for emergencies, working with internal Council teams to ensure effective emergency management functions are undertaken.

Applicants should have a tertiary qualification in Emergency Management or relevant experience, and

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Emergency Management or Community Development is desirable.
• Ability to build partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to produce reports and proposals.
• Current driver licence and relevant checks or ability to obtain before start.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, implementation and review of emergency management duties.
• Work with internal teams and external agencies to deliver fire prevention and emergency programs.
• Support community-led planning for emergencies within the municipality.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Emergency management knowledge

Policy planning

Report writing

Education

Tertiary qualification in Emergency Management or Community Development

Job description

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Emergency Management Officer

Applications closing on 22 September 2026, 05:00 PM

Job type:Fixed term, full time for up to 12 months

Salary:$90,141 - $98,403 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience

About the position

As an Emergency Management Officer, you will work as part of a dynamic team to coordinate the planning, implementation and review of Council’s emergency management and fire prevention responsibilities in partnership with other agencies and community organisations.

This position will support innovative community-led planning for emergencies within the municipality and work closely with internal Council teams to ensure emergency management functions are undertaken effectively.

About you

• A tertiary qualification relevant to Emergency Management or Community Development is desirable or demonstrated capacity to undertake the role and/or experience in emergency management.
• Demonstrated ability to develop working relationships and partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders to deliver agreed goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop ideas into logical written communication, reports, plans and proposals.
• Experience in, or knowledge of, developing and delivering programs that involve community development, education and awareness.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence, Working with Children Check and National Police Check, or ability to obtain prior to commencement.
• Construction Induction Card and Traffic Management Ticket, or willingness to obtain.

“Working at Corangamite Shire allows for a supportive work-life balance alongside friendly people passionate about our community.”

Working at Corangamite Shire Council means you will be a part of a fair and respectful workplace where everyone is given the opportunity to reach their potential.

We are a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. Applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.