Emergency Resilience Officer

Macedon Ranges Shire Council; Gisborne; Hybrid; AUD 99,000 - 108,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount gym/pool memberships

Employee Assistance Program

Purchased leave

Employee Benefits platform

Onsite health support

Job summary

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is seeking a proactive Emergency Management and Recovery professional for a fixed-term, part-time role (80 hours per fortnight) until January 2028. The position leads disaster recovery initiatives, funding programs and organisational resilience.

Hybrid working arrangements may be available after onboarding, subject to needs. The role emphasizes preparedness, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement, with training provided in Disaster Recovery Funding

Qualifications

• Excellent project coordination, stakeholder engagement and analytical skills.
• Strategic mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to develop and implement processes, procedures and systems for resilience and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a broad range of emergency management initiatives including disaster recovery funding and grant programs.
• Coordinate organisational preparedness and staff capability development.
• Engage stakeholders and drive continuous improvement in emergency resilience outcomes.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Organisational resilience

Job description

Fixed Term Part Time 80 hrs per fortnight 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.

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. You’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.

• Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
• 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 ***.

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

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 ****@mrsc.vic.gov.au.