Emergency Management Specialist

Council Jobs; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Shepparton City Council is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist to advance the region’s safety and resilience. The role focuses on developing and implementing emergency management plans across mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery, ensuring Council meets legislative obligations.

You will review plans, deliver community education sessions, coordinate training exercises, and build networks with government and emergency services to strengthen regional resilience.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing emergency management plans and systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in development, implementing and monitoring training programs.
• Ability to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams within a structured regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust emergency management plans covering mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
• Lead reviews of plans and maintain compliance with legislative obligations.
• Deliver community education sessions and coordinate training exercises.
• Foster strong networks with community partners and all levels of government and emergency services.

Job description

Emergency Management Specialist

Salary: $103,751.96 per annum

Closing: Friday 13 November 2026

Full Time – Permanent

Greater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fifth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing, transport and health care. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as 'The Food Bowl of Australia' as around 25% of the total value of Victoria's agricultural production is generated in this area.

Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 69,000 and is culturally rich with 17.4% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region.

An exciting opportunity exists for a strategic leader to join Greater Shepparton City Council’s Emergency Management and Resilience team. As the Emergency Management Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our region’s safety and resilience by further developing our emergency management capacity and capability.

This position is responsible for developing and implementing robust emergency management plans and systems covering mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery, ensuring Council meets its legislative obligations.

You will lead the review of plans, deliver community education sessions, coordinate training exercises and foster strong networks with community partners, all levels of government and emergency service agencies.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the Victorian emergency management arrangements including mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
• Possess a strong background in strategy and procedure development including demonstrated experience working within a highly structured legislative framework.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to negotiate, influence, foster and maintain networks with key stakeholders and community.
• Have exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to work efficiently and effectively independently and with multi-disciplinary groups.
• Have experience in development, implementing and monitoring comprehensive training programs.

For further information about this position please contact Belinda Conna, Manager - Emergency Management and Resilience on (03) 5832 5***.

Note: This position is subject to a 6 month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period. During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position.

We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If selected for an interview and you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Greater Shepparton City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. Greater Shepparton City Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is at the centre of our everyday thinking and service delivery.

Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description will not be considered.