Recovery Funding Programs and Policy Manager

Department of Fire and Emergency Services; Cockburn; Presencial; AUD 120 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Department of Fire and Emergency Services in Western Australia is seeking a Recovery Funding Programs and Policy Manager, a senior leadership role within the Recovery Funding Directorate. You will support local government, state agencies and partners in developing and tracking recovery funding programs.

Based in Como, WA, you will lead a team, collaborate with stakeholders, and coordinate delivery across national and WA contexts in a high-pressure environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Recovery Funding Programs and Policy team and coordinate recovery funding initiatives.
• Collaborate with local government, State agencies and national partners to develop and track programs.
• Motivate and manage relationships with senior WA and national stakeholders.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We currently have one (1) permanent full-time position available for immediate filling.

This selection process may be used to fill other similar at level vacancies that arise within twelve (12) months. Applicants deemed suitable but not recommended may be considered for those roles.

About the Role

The Recovery Funding Programs and Policy Manager is a critical leadership role within the Recovery Funding Directorate and Resilience and Recovery portfolio that supports local government, State agencies and other recovery delivery partners in the development and tracking of recovery funding programs designed for local and regional recovery.

Working with internal stakeholders, recovery delivery agencies and the National Emergency Management Agency, the role requires a collaborator, complex thinker, a person driven to understand and proactively resolve problems and coordinate the development of recovery programs in a high pressure and demanding environment.

The role will also be responsible for managing a team so will suit a seasoned team leader who can motivate people, foster collaboration, and manage relationships with senior Western Australian and national stakeholders.

Nationally, the scale of disasters arising from natural hazards is increasing and subsequently the demands on recovery funding has been exponential in scale. With more than 31 current disaster events in Western Australia, DFES on behalf of Western Australia is currently managing the allocation of approximately $1 billion of recovery funding to support State and local government delivery partners. You can learn more about Recovery Funding here: https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/resilience-and-recovery-funding/recovery-funding.

This position will be based in Como WA.

Leadership Behaviours are applicable to this role, and you are expected to demonstrate the relevant behaviours aligned to the context of Leading Others. Additional details on expected behaviours are attached.

For further questions, please contact Tim McNaught, Director Recovery Funding on 04 207 or by email [e-mail].

Eligibility To Apply

You must be an Australian Citizen or hold permanent residency.

Please do not send your application to Tim McNaught or seek their assistance with lodging your application.