Manager, Emergency Preparedness

at; Alberta; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Manager for Emergency Preparedness to lead emergency management systems across campuses. The role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and experience in emergency management. The successful candidate will champion a culture of readiness and compliance, ensuring effective coordination during emergencies.

Benefits

Additional leave

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing services

Discounts for retail and travel

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in emergency management and response.
• Ability to communicate at all levels and in public forums.
• Experience in applying analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of emergency management systems and procedures.
• Act as primary liaison during emergencies.
• Deliver training and preparedness programs.

Skills

Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Negotiation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

115,097 (G08.1) per annum + 17% superannuation

Job Reference : 999198

Your new role :

Are you an experienced and strategic leader with a background in emergency management? If so, we invite you to apply for the Manager, Emergency Preparedness role within our Properties, Facilities and Development team. This position is vital, and you will be responsible for the leadership and coordination of emergency preparedness across all Curtin WA campuses.

In this role you will :

• Lead the development and maintenance of Curtin’s emergency management systems, plans and procedures.
• Act as the primary liaison during emergencies, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external emergency services.
• Deliver a comprehensive training and preparedness program, including evacuation drills, scenario-based exercises, and incident response team coordination.
• Provide expert advice and support to senior leaders on emergency and business continuity matters.
• Champion a culture of readiness, compliance and continuous improvement in line with legislation and best practices.

To be successful in this role, you are a proactive and adaptable professional with :

• Demonstrated and proven management experience in preparing for emergencies, emergency management and response.
• Ability to communicate at all levels and in large public forums with influence and commitment, together with policy, procedure and report writing skills.
• Proven experience in applying organisational, conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills and negotiation skills at a senior level.
• Comfortable with developing and maintaining significant business relationships and representing Curtin in key meetings and forums with external stakeholders.
• Advanced computer skills in the Microsoft suite of products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Proven knowledge of, and practical experience in the application of Emergency Management roles, responsibilities, incident management and reporting systems.
• Experience in administering budgets.
• Previous experience in working in a large multi-disciplined organisational environment.

Role Requirements :

• As this is a continuing role, you must have permanent working rights in Australia to be considered. Visa sponsorship and / or relocation will not be considered.
• Willing to undertake a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.

Properties, Facilities & Development

Properties, Facilities & Development (PF&D) plays an important role in ensuring Curtin’s physical presence enables ongoing transformation and supports the University’s vision to be a recognised global leader in research, education and engagement. The PF&D team is responsible for delivering great places where people come first, and this position makes an important contribution to that achievement.

About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visitour Diversity and Inclusion page - https : / / staff.curtin.edu.au / discover-curtin / diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin /

What We Offer You :

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and a multitude of food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page!

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visithttps : / / staff.curtin.edu.au / discover-curtin /

Please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents :

• Updated Resume
• Cover Letter addressing the criteria above

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [emailprotected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close : Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Disclaimer : Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.

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Curtin University is Western Australia's largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia's third largest international student population. With campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai and Mauritius well as face-to-face teaching in a number of countries, Curtin has a strong commitment to international engagement. This cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to our campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global environment.

Curtin University is Western Australia's largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia's third largest international student population. With campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai and Mauritius well as face-to-face teaching in a number of countries, Curtin has a strong commitment to international engagement. This cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to our campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global environment.