- Full time ongoing role available
- All office locations within the Murray LLS region will be considered
- Salary starting from $110K pa + super
- Deliver with impact, connect to what matters & live your way.
Murray Local Land Services are looking for a Risk and Emergency Coordinator to be at the heart of building and promoting a strong culture of risk management in our region.
About the role:
This role is all about making sure we're ready to handle emergencies and keeping our community safe. You'll be working on everything from planning and prevention to response and recovery, ensuring that we can effectively manage any emergencies that arise.
You'll lead the charge in creating comprehensive plans and strategies to manage risks and emergencies. This means working closely with our regional management team, offering expert advice, and taking part in strategic planning sessions.
Collaboration is key in this role. You'll be coordinating with local government bodies, emergency services, and community organizations to ensure we have a cohesive and efficient emergency response framework. You'll also be responsible for organizing training programs and capacity-building initiatives so that our staff and volunteers are well-prepared for any situation.
Another important part of your job will be to keep an eye on how effective our current risk management practices and WHS protocols are. You'll suggest improvements, ensure we're meeting regulatory standards, and maintain accurate records and documentation, promoting transparency and accountability in all our activities.
About you:
To be successful in this role you will need:
- A current NSW Class C Driver Licence
- Willingness and ability to travel across the Murray Region regularly and across NSW when required (including potentially via light aircraft).
- Proven project management and coordination skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience in auditing and evaluating projects and programs.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
Join us and be part of a dedicated team working to support the landholders and communities of New South Wales!
Sounds interesting?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with an (ideally no more than one-page) cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in this role, with your resume (ideally no more than three pages) by 11.55pm AEDT, Sunday 2 February 2025.
Want to know more? Just contact Tan Thompson on 0427 066 675 or at tan.thompson@lls.nsw.gov.au. You can also download the role description.
If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au and a member of the team will contact you for a confidential discussion.
Please note:
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.
About the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). The department is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions.
The department brings together Agriculture & Biosecurity; Forestry & Fishing; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development & Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service.
We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.
