Status: Permanent, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Salary range: $95,641.64 to $100,623.03 per annum dependent on skills, qualifications and experience
Opportunity: The City of Albany’s Emergency Services Team is looking for an experienced and dedicated individual to take up the role of Emergency Management Officer – Mitigation.
Reporting to the Community Emergency Services Manager this role will see you responsible for:
- The development and implementation of the City of Albany’s Fuel Management Plans, primarily through liaison with stakeholders, such as adjacent landowners and managers, service providers and any relevant lessees.
- The planning, approvals, funding and implementation of relevant works identified as required in City of Albany Fuel Management Plans.
- Developing and implementing the City of Albany’s Annual Fire Access Track Maintenance Program, in conjunction with the City of Albany’s Reserves Team; and
- Providing support to the Emergency Management Team in regard to the delivery of emergency management functions.
About You: The successful candidate will require:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to liaise, consult and negotiate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including members of the public, State Government Agencies, co-workers, management and Emergency Services crews.
- The ability to produce high quality strategic reports and the competency to produce maps using Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of emergency management and bushfire risk management.
- Knowledge of Local Government procedures and Local Laws relevant to reserves management.
- Understanding and on-ground experience in fire mitigation practices.
- Qualifications and experience in Incident Management.
If you meet the above requirements, have experience working in a similar position and are passionate about working for the City of Albany, please apply.
About Us: The City of Albany is one of Western Australia’s most important and historic regional Cities. The services, facilities and activities that we offer are continually evolving and expanding. As an employee of the City, you can help us to reach our full potential. We employ around 450 staff members and provide an exceptional and committed service to the Community of Albany and we create an environment where every employee has an opportunity to succeed.
What We Offer: The City offers some great benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:
- Superannuation co-contributions of up to $4,500 per financial year
- Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
- Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 8 weeks’ annual leave per year
- Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations, skin checks and health assessments
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Discounted ALAC Memberships
- Festive leave days
- Volunteering support
- Generous study assistance
- Employee recognition program
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Novated Leasing (where applicable)
Interested? Please review the documents below for all the position information, how to apply and employment conditions.
To be eligible for an interview, applicants must submit a separate document that clearly covers the selection criteria outlined in the Conditions and Selection Criteria Document.
If you are having any difficulties or for further assistance with the process please contact People and Culture at peopleandculture@albany.wa.gov.au or on 6820 3110.
Role related queries should be directed to Scott Reitsema, Manager Public Health and Safety at scott.reitsema@albany.wa.gov.au or on 6820 3069.
Deadline: Applications close 5pm, Tuesday 8 October 2024
The City of Albany is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion across all its organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with lived disabilities, and individuals of all ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities.