Emergency Management Officer

*Play a key role supporting

emergency preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation across the Banyule

community.*

Are you passionate about

emergency management, community safety and working with others to deliver

practical outcomes? Banyule City Council is seeking a proactive and organised

Emergency Management Officer to support Council's emergency management arrangements

and help ensure our community is prepared, supported and resilient when it

matters most.

*Why you'll love this role

and what you'll do*

This is an exciting

• opportunity to join a collaborative Emergency Management team and contribute to
• meaningful work across emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery.
• Working closely with the Emergency Management Team Leader, you will help maintain
• and improve Council's emergency management systems, plans and processes, while
• supporting strong relationships with internal teams, emergency services,
• partner councils, agencies and the community.
• What you'll bring/what we are looking for

We're looking for someone who

is organised, collaborative and flexible, with a genuine interest in emergency

management and community safety. You will be comfortable working with

procedures, plans and reporting requirements, while also being able to build

positive working relationships with a wide range of people. You'll have:

A demonstrated interest in emergency management

and experience in administration, governance and/or project management support.

Ability to work

cooperatively with others, contribute to positive team relationships and

engage respectfully with a diverse range of people.

Ability to contribute own

expertise to achieve quality outcomes for the unit by being positive and

flexible with day-to-day work changes, shifting priorities and periods of

uncertainty.

Ability to understand and

support the organisation's vision, mission and business objectives and can

contribute to the development of plans, strategies and team goals.

Demonstrated ability to

adopt a principled approach and adhere to organisational values and the

Code of Conduct, operate within the boundaries of organisational processes

• and legal/public policy constraints and have the ability to take personal
• responsibility for accurate completion of work and to seek guidance when
• required.
• Pre-employment requirements
• Current

Victorian Drivers Licence

Working

with Children's Check

Nationally

Coordinated Criminal History Check

MEMO,

EMLO or Psychological First Aid training (Desirable)

• What we offer:
• A permanent,
• full-time position with a monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Salary
• $83,324.29 - $96,497.25 per annum plus super (dependent on experience)
• 26 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/4 weeks
• of paid parental leave - partner
• Ongoing
• learning and development opportunities, including health and well-being
• initiatives
• Flexible
• arrangements including hybrid working that support personal well-being
• alongside professional commitments

The role is required to provide a 24 hour

afterhours service for Emergency Management response as the on-call Deputy

Municipal Emergency Management Officer (MEMO), which will require participation

• in a shared roster on a week by week basis, including rostered overtime on
• weekends.
• How to apply
• Please submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum of three
• pages) setting out your achievements, skills and experience aligned to the key
• selection criteria in the position description.

For more information about this position, please view the

position description. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please

contact Angela O'Brien on 03 9490 4404.

Applications close: 19October 2026 at 11:45 PM.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility:Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value

diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you

have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you

to inform us through your application or email [email protected]

Our Values: At

Banyule, our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative and

inclusion guide how we work with each other and our community. We are looking

for someone who shares these values and is passionate about creating positive

outcomes for our people and the community we serve.

Community Vision: We

in Banyule are a thriving, sustainable, inclusive and connected community. We

are engaged, we belong, and we value and protect our environment.

Diversity Statement: Our

community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies,

sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity,

participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster

harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender

equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality

Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri

Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to

all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging,

who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's

history.  Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart

in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a

better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to

the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations

and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe

organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where

children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively

listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions

that affect their lives.