Fixed Term Part Time
$36.79 Gross per hour + Superannuation
Our Values| Respect | Integrity | Teamwork | Service Excellence | Innovation
About the Opportunity
A great opportunity is available for the right person to join the Emergency Management Unit for a period of 12 months to cover a parental leave position as the Emergency Management Support Officer.
If you have an interest in municipal emergency management and want to learn more, you will be responsible for providing high quality administrative support to the Emergency Management Coordinator. You will be updating emergency management documents, liaison with emergency services agencies and staff.
If you have excellent communication skills, are organised, team oriented and have high administration and computer skills then we want to hear from you.
For further information on the position please refer to the Position Description.
What you need to Succeed
* Administration experience is essential
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Energy and enthusiasm
* Previous experience in emergency management
* Previous experience in preparing routine reports, procedures, guidelines and correspondence including meeting agendas and minutes
* A current driver's license is essential for this position
* Valid Working with Children's Check card
* Satisfactory Police Records check
To apply for this position please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.
Why work for us?
A career with Glenelg Shire Council starts with a desire to go further. Here you will care about empowering our community and see the impact of the work you do.
We have a values-based culture and offer a range of training and personal development opportunities, along with a wide range of benefits for staff including salary packaging options, active social club, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program support, well-being initiatives and salary sacrifice options available for gym memberships.
Glenelg Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and values workforce diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a safe working environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all people while providing positive employment opportunities.
We take pride in being a child safe organisation and are committed to the wellbeing of children and young people, as well as our employees. This commitment is reflected in our recruitment processes.
Our Shire is renowned for its landscapes which include the Budj Bim, National Heritage Landscape, expansive beaches, scenic and rugged coast and national parks.
We respectfully acknowledge the traditional lands and waters of the Gunditjmara people, Boandik people, Jardwadjali people and their respective cultural heritages. Council embraces diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive community.
Pre-employment Requirements:
All positions with Council are subject to a satisfactory ongoing National Police Check, valid Working with Children Check (Employee), medical assessment and Alcohol and Other Drug Screening.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position please click on the Apply Now button at the bottom of this page. You will be guided to complete our online application form. When submitting your application, please ensure you upload the following supporting documents:
* A brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role, including addressing the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the Position Description.
* Resume.
* Copies of relevant qualifications (if applicable).
Applications Close: Sunday 15 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Looking for further information please contact:
Name: Lynne McMahon
Position: Emergency Management Coordinator
Contact Phone: 03 5522 2253