Emergency Management Coordinator

• Showcase your abilities in project management and program delivery across the diverse functions of the team
• Limited Tenure, Full Time role to 30 June 2026
• Band 6: Salary starts from $ 97, 009 + super (subject to experience) and monthly RDO

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents who call Casey home.

Our workspace is located within Bunjil Place, a must-visit destination nestled within Narre Warren in Melbourne’s south east. Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city’s rich diversity by providing an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere through a lively community meeting place.

Our Benefits:

Benefits | City of Casey 

• Development-focused organisation with access to diverse professional development courses, networks and programs, including financial support for obtaining relevant certifications.
• Flexible work options, including remote work, flexible hours, and the ability to purchase additional leave.
• Multi-award-winning architectural office building with equipped Kitchens, free coffee, onsite Café, Library, and so much more.
• 2 minutes’ walk to Westfield shopping centre, free onsite carpark, gym/pool with discounted memberships and free workout Wednesday. 

We live our values of dreaming big, empowering each other, and making our community proud.

A bit about the role

The Emergency Management Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring the City of Casey's compliance with emergency management legislation and policies, including the Emergency Management Act 2013.

This position coordinates community engagement programs, builds partnerships with emergency services, and supports fire prevention and hazard-specific emergency planning.

Additionally, the role involves serving as Duty Municipal Recovery Manager (MRM) or Municipal Emergency Management Officer (MEMO) as required. The Coordinator works closely with internal and external stakeholders to enhance community resilience and leads the development and implementation of emergency management plans.

What you’ll deliver in the 12 months:

• Coordinate the planning, implementation, and ongoing continuous improvement of a range of projects and programs to ensure the City of Casey’s compliance with relevant legislation, polices and plans.
• Contribute to the team's mission to build a resilient Casey through planning and delivery of programs to enhance community’s preparedness for emergencies, including collaboration with internal and internal stakeholders.
• Work with community facility management teams to determine the feasibility of providing formal cool spaces for community during heatwaves.
• Work with the Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC) to undertake a comprehensive review and update of the Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP).
• Enhance the organisation's capability and capacity for recovery operations through creation of procedures to support staff working in recovery management.
• Serve as MEMO or MRM during emergencies, participating in a 24/7 on-call roster.

What you’ll bring

• Sound knowledge of contemporary emergency management practices and the Emergency Management Act 2013, State Emergency Management Plan, Country Fire Authority Act 1958 and Fire Rescue Victoria Act 1958 and their applicability to Local Government.
• Formal qualifications in the field of fire or emergency management or demonstrated substantial relevant experience.
• Experience in community engagement program development and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects within budgets and agreed timelines.
• Excellent time management, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• A current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check, Functional Assessment (Medical/physio).

What’s next?

If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by following the links and attaching a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

Eligibility to apply

Please ensure that you are eligible to apply for this position in line with the Workforce Management Policy for internal movements.

To find out more about the role, please contact, Allie Guegan, Head of Emergency Management, on 03 9709 9552 and aguegan@casey.vic.gov.au

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on Monday 9 June 2025.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

At the City of Casey, we are proud to be an inclusive, child safe, and equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9777 or Talent@casey.vic.gov.au.

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.

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