Emergency Resilience Officer

Shire of Macedon Ranges; Gisborne; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on gym memberships

Annual flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Program

Purchased leave

Employee Benefits platform access

Onsite health support

Job summary

The Shire of Macedon Ranges is seeking an adaptable professional to strengthen emergency management capability and resilience. The role leads initiatives on disaster recovery funding, organisational preparedness, stakeholder engagement, and staff capability development to meet emergencies before, during and after events.

Hybrid working may be considered; initially office-based for onboarding with future flexibility, subject to operational needs.

Qualifications

• Project coordination experience
• Stakeholder engagement experience
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Lead and support initiatives including disaster recovery funding and grant programs
• Strengthen organisational preparedness and resilience
• Coordinate emergency response and recovery activities with stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement of processes and systems

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Job description

Fixed Term Full Time to Jan 2028 $99,365 - $108,325 per annum plus (pro rata) Super Position No: 6350

About the role

Play a key role in strengthening Council's emergency management capability, resilience and recovery arrangements. This diverse and rewarding position leads and supports a broad range of initiatives including disaster recovery funding and grant programs, organisational preparedness, stakeholder engagement, staff capability development, continuous improvement and emergency response coordination, helping Council meet its responsibilities before, during and after emergencies. Please note: While this role sits within the Emergency Management and Recovery team, it is primarily an emergency management and organisational resilience role. It is not responsible for delivering community recovery programs, case management or direct support services to affected community members.

About you

We are seeking an adaptable and forward-thinking professional who can build strong relationships, drive outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring excellent project coordination, stakeholder engagement and analytical skills, along with a strategic mindset, strong attention to detail and a proven ability to develop and implement effective processes, procedures and systems that support organisational resilience and emergency recovery outcomes. Previous experience with Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements is highly regarded, but not essential. Support and training will be provided to develop capability in this area. While the position is ideally full-time, a flexible combination of full-time and part-time hours may be considered for the right candidate.

Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council

At Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we’re passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. Y ou’ll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives .

Staff Benefits

• Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
• Annual no cost flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Purchased leave
• Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
• Onsite treater available to support your health and wellbeing at work

We support flexible working arrangements . This role is initially office-based for onboarding, with hybrid work available in the future once established in the role, subject to manager approval and operational needs.

Position Description

For further information contact Emma Gray, Emergency Resilience Officer on 0427 768 765.

Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 2 Nov 2026.

Closing Date: 23 Oct at 5:00pm.

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities.

If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know at [e-mail].

Direct applications only – Council does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.