Disaster Management Officer (2955) – Permanent Full Time

About Us

The Livingstone Shire sits nestled along the beautiful Capricorn Coast and covers approximately 11,776 square kilometres, with a population of almost 41,000 residents. Livingstone Shire Council was created in 2013 and employs approximately 350 people.

Livingstone and the Capricorn Coast is a relaxed coastal environment in which connecting with family, friends and the community is a high priority. The area has an abundance of natural features including countless beaches with sheltered swimming, picturesque national parks, pristine rainforests and idyllic offshore islands, making it an ideal place to live. Our beaches, bushes and tropical rainforests are second to none and have been specifically preserved, designed and transformed to show the unique, untouched charm of Livingstone.

Livingstone Shire Council promotes a positive culture in the workplace with all staff demonstrating high standards of Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential and Positivity. These values and behaviours set the standard for Council and are embodied throughout the organisation.

The Role

Join Livingstone Shire council as our Disaster Management Officer!

Step into a meaningful position where your expertise will directly contribute to the safety and resilience of our idyllic coastal community. As a Disaster Management Officer, you'll work closely with the Coordinator Disaster Management and Community Resilience to implement Council’s disaster management programs. Your responsibilities will span across prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts, ensuring Livingstone Shire remains a safe and prepared community.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced candidate who possesses in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Disaster Management Act 2003, the Disaster Management Regulations 2014, and the Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements. If you can demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, and you have the ability to inspire and guide during critical operations as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills, paired with demonstrated experience negotiating and collaborating with diverse external stakeholders – we want to hear from you!

Come join our team today for the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the Livingstone Shire Community while taking advantage of an excellent work-life balance in a breathtaking coastal environment.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) and/or substantial experience with sound discipline knowledge of Queensland disaster management arrangements, principles and operations gained worked working in a similar role; and

Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver licence.

Why join us?

Salary: Between $94,341 p/a – $98,211 p/a (dependant on experience and qualifications);

Superannuation: 12% for employees contributing 6% (total 18%, conditions apply)

Benefits:

Salary Packaging Options;

Relocation assistance;

Professional development opportunities;
Work a 9 day fortnight (RDO roster); and

Employee Assistance Program.

To apply for this position please address the selection criteria on the recruitment portal and supply a copy of your resume and any relevant qualifications/tickets or licences.

Applications close Monday, 14 April 2025 at midnight (AEST).

Livingstone Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.