Role Overview
The role of Senior Officer Emergency Management plays a vital part in the emergency management team. This position involves maintaining, reviewing and updating city plans and documentation.
* Maintain, review, update and implement city plans and documentation.
* Deliver prevention programs to reduce emergencies and improve community safety.
* Lead and coordinate emergency response functions during incidents.
* Establish relationships with external partners and stakeholders.
The ideal candidate has strong legislative knowledge and leadership skills, along with additional desirable skills such as local government emergency operations and community resilience programs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Review and update emergency management plans to ensure effective implementation.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to build partnerships and enhance community safety.
* Develop and deliver prevention programs to minimize emergencies.
* Provide incident coordination and support to the emergency response team.
Requirements:
* Extensive experience in emergency management, including bushfire response and incident coordination.
* Accredited qualifications such as Level 1 Incident Controller and Fire Control Officer.
* Current WA ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence and National Police Clearance.
Preferred Skills:
* Local government emergency operations training.
* DFES mitigation funding experience.
* WorkSafe White Card certification.
* LGIS/AFAC training.
* Community resilience program knowledge.