About the Position
The Emergency Management Specialist is a senior role responsible for providing authoritative advice, strategic coordination and assurance across all emergency management arrangements, encompassing preparedness, readiness, response and recovery within an all-hazards framework.
The position contributes to the design, implementation and continuous improvement of organizational emergency management capability, systems and governance, ensuring arrangements are fit for purpose, compliant and sustainable.
About the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) is the dedicated Victorian Government entity entrusted with the care, protection and sustainable management of one of Australia's most breathtaking and culturally significant coastal regions. Established under the Great Ocean Road and Environs Protection Act 2020, GORCAPA was created to address the complex and fragmented management of the coastline and ensure the long-term conservation of this iconic landscape.
GORCAPA is responsible for managing more than 170,000 hectares of coastal reserves, National Parks, Marine Sanctuaries and foreshores stretching along 355 kilometres of stunning coastline. This includes high-profile sites such as the Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Precinct and Cape Otway Light station, as well as local ports, community reserves and critical marine environments.
At the heart of its work is a commitment to protect the unique environmental, cultural, heritage and community values of the region. GORCAPA partners deeply with Traditional Owners, local communities and stakeholders to integrate cultural knowledge, ensure environmental stewardship, support sustainable visitation and build lasting benefits for regional economies and generations to come.
Key Accountabilities
* Support organisational assurance activities, including audits, reviews and compliance assessments of emergency management facilities, infrastructure, systems and practices.
* Coordination and review of preparedness and readiness activities, including seasonal and non-seasonal programs, briefings, exercises and simulations.
* Support operational readiness through the analysis of risks, capability gaps and emerging issues, and provide practical, risk-informed advice to address them.
* Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and key emergency management partners to support coordinated planning, readiness and response.
* Represent the organisation in relevant emergency departmental management forums, working groups, exercises and inter-agency initiatives.
* Provide high-quality, evidence-based advice to senior leaders to support informed decision-making in relation to emergency management capability, risk and assurance.
* Develop governance processes, reporting and briefings relating to emergency management performance, risks and priorities.
* Model professional and ethical conduct, contributing to a positive, collaborative and delivery-focused culture.
* Promote cultural safety by supporting environments, relationships and systems that are inclusive, respectful and free from discrimination.
NB - This list is not exhaustive, please review Position Description for a full list of position responsibilities.
Qualifications & Experience
* Tertiary qualification and/or extensive professional experience in emergency management, public safety, natural resource management or related discipline.
* Demonstrated expertise working within an all-hazards emergency management framework, including preparedness, readiness, response and recovery.
* Accreditation in one or more AIIMS roles is desirable, with experience in senior or complex incident management environments highly regarded.
* Demonstrated experience providing authoritative advice, assurance and coordination in complex, multi-agency emergency management contexts.
Knowledge & Skills
* Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes through subject-matter expertise, credibility and evidence-based advice rather than formal authority.
* Proven capability to build and sustain productive relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders across complex operating environments.
* Effectively negotiates, consults and collaborates with stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes, manage competing priorities and resolve issues.
* Demonstrated understanding of public sector governance, emergency management arrangements and inter-agency operating environments.
* Applies knowledge of organisational values, ethics, legislative obligations and accountability requirements to inform advice and decision-making.
* Navigates formal and informal decision-making processes and balances diverse stakeholder interests with sound judgement and integrity.
* Demonstrated ability to analyse complex and ambiguous issues, interpret policy, standards and doctrine, and apply them to operational and strategic contexts.
* Exercises sound professional judgement in situations where guidance may be limited, drawing on experience, evidence and consultation as required.
* Identifies practical, risk-informed solutions that support continuous improvement and organisational resilience.
Terms and conditions of employment
Appointment to this position is subject to the successful applicant being able to:
* Provide a National Police Check Certificate.
* Obtain a Working with Children Certificate.
* Evidence of Australian Work Rights.
* Hold a current Australian Driver's Licence.
Applications require
* A current resume
* Cover Letter
- - - Applications for this position close at 5pm, Monday 2 February - - -
To learn more about this position and a comprehensive list of key accountabilities and Key Selection Criteria, please visit: to obtain a copy of the Position Description.
Everyone is welcome at the Authority
Here at the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority we are committed to creating a workforce that is diverse and is inclusive of all. We value and embrace the various experiences and perspectives people may have, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.