The City of Clarence is seeking a passionate Project Manager to help improve our Emergency Management efforts. The successful candidate will work with the council and external partners to ensure our community is well-prepared and resilient.

As the Project Officer – Emergency Management, your main duties will include:

• Assisting the Head of People, Safety and Culture with developing community risk strategies and policies.
• Working with the Manager of Community Services to create a program for vulnerable people in emergencies.
• Updating and improving the council’s Emergency Management Plan (EMP) with input from stakeholders.
• Designing training and exercises for staff to improve emergency management practices.
• Collaborating with external agencies to strengthen emergency management partnerships.
• Raising awareness of the council’s emergency management framework and supporting community resilience programs.
• Providing support to the Municipal Emergency Management Committee and Internal Emergency Management Working Group.
• Joining the Incident Management Team and being available to respond to emergencies.

About you

You’re a proactive and passionate professional with a strong background in emergency management. We’re looking for someone who:

• Has strong administrative and planning skills, with experience in risk or emergency management.
• Can develop and implement community-based projects and policies.
• Manages multiple priorities and meets deadlines effectively.
• Works well with different agencies and communities.
• Communicates clearly with diverse stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Builds strong relationships and influences decision-making.
• Thinks creatively and analytically to solve problems.

What we offer you

• 3 days per week
• 2-year contract
• A base salary between $89,760.55 and $99,774.18 (pro-rata) will be offered (dependent on skills and experience) + 12.5% superannuation.

Council offers training to support your professional development and strong career growth, salary continuance insurance and a superb work life balance - plus many other benefits.

Apply online

Apply online via our careers page: Jobs - Clarence City Council and include a copy of your current resume, together with a 1–2-page cover letter detailing your experience, skills, and suitability for the role.

Please note, we will only accept applications submitted via the Clarence City Council Careers page. Applications submitted via SEEK will not be considered.

For a confidential discussion, call Nikki Curtin (Head of People, Safety and Culture) on 6217 9642.

Position Description

Download the position description from our careers page: Jobs - Clarence City Council.

Council commitment

Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and youth while enabling their participation as valued members of our community.

We have zero tolerance to child or youth abuse and harm, and we prioritise the safety of the children and youth that we interact with in the performance of our roles and report conduct of concern. For further information, please refer to our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.

To be offered this position you will be required to undertake and satisfactorily complete a rigorous pre-employment assessment including but not limited to, WWVP check, conviction checks, identification checks, and disciplinary action in previous employment.

Council is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free workplace. Prospective applicants should note that random alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment at Clarence City Council.

Applications close at 9.00am on Tuesday, 11 March 2025.