Job Details
Full time, fixed term (2 years)
Band 7, $99,326 pa + Super
Closing Date
12pm on Monday/Tuesday 7 April 2026
Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.
Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you'll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.
The role
Key responsibilities undertaken by the Emergency Management Coordinator include:
* Lead the emergency management team within council
* Provide expert advice and support to the organisation in relation to municipal emergency management and emergency preparedness
* Assist in building council and community capacity and resilience in relation to emergencies
* This position is required to fulfil the position of Deputy Municipal Recovery Manager as identified in the Municipal Emergency Management Plan
To be successful in this role you will have:
* Relevant experience and qualifications
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to lead and support staff
* Thorough understanding of the Victorian emergency management arrangements
* Current Victorian Drivers Licence and Working with Children Check
* Annual salary increases
* Hybrid working options – work from home and the office
* Flexible working arrangements, including options for part time work and rostered days off
* Commuter use of fleet vehicle
* Access to Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families
* Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave
* Cross‐skilling and professional development opportunities
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Alanna Cooper, Manager Community Partnerships, on 0439 813 051.
Please ensure your application includes:
* A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position
* A copy of your current resume
* Responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description
Additional information
Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.
Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.
For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.
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