ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Emergency Management and Resilience Project Officer to join our team. In this vital role, you will contribute to strengthening our community’s preparedness and resilience in the face of emergencies and disasters. You will work closely with the Emergency Management and Resilience Coordinator to support the development and delivery of Council’s Emergency Management plans and procedures, ensuring they are effectively implemented for community preparedness, resilience and recovery.
A key responsibility of this position will be to develop the Spontaneous Volunteers Coordination Plan, a critical component of our emergency response strategy. This will involve collaborating with community resilience and local emergency service stakeholders, creating templates, documents, and processes to support the plan, as well as developing a comprehensive training plan for the coordination and engagement of spontaneous volunteers. You will also be working with the Emergency Management and Resilience Coordinator to develop and implement the Cessnock Community Disaster Resilience Strategy, as well as updating Emergency Management plans and procedures.
To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description

ABOUT US

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We’re committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce.
We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.
There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruitment@cessnock.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Please refer the Job description for details