We’re looking for a proactive Local Emergency Management Officer (LEMO) to lead Council’s emergency preparedness and response efforts. In this vital role, you will liaise with local government, emergency services, and community groups to develop and maintain emergency plans, coordinate multi-agency exercises, and support community disaster resilience initiatives. You will also oversee emergency infrastructure, provide strategic recommendations, and ensure operational readiness, including assisting in the establishment of an Emergency Operations Centre during incidents. This role requires flexibility to work outside normal hours when emergencies arise. If you have a strategic mindset, operational expertise, and a commitment to community safety, we’d love to hear from you!

About the role:

• Act as the Local Emergency Management Officer (LEMO), fulfilling Council’s responsibilities to the Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) and liaising with emergency services, government agencies, and community groups.
• Develop, maintain, and implement local emergency management plans, subplans, and supporting documents to ensure effective preparedness and response.
• Coordinate multi-agency emergency exercises, working with the LEMC to design, conduct, and evaluate training scenarios that enhance local readiness.
• Support emergency operations, assisting the Local Emergency Operations Controller (LEOCON) in establishing an Emergency Operations Centre and maintaining operational readiness.
• Oversee emergency service infrastructure, managing Council-owned assets used by emergency organisations, providing strategic planning recommendations, and coordinating budget allocations for new or replacement facilities.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $95,331 per annum with competency-based increments up to $109,716 per annum, plus 11.5% super
• 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
• lease back vehicle
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• A degree qualification in emergency or disaster management, or extensive relevant experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge and experience in emergency management principles, particularly within local government settings.
• Proven ability to collaborate with emergency services, government agencies, and stakeholders to enhance emergency preparedness and response.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in stakeholder engagement, public education, and delivering presentations.
• Ability to work under pressure, including conflict resolution, decision-making in emergencies, and availability for flexible hours during crisis situations.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:

Friday 18 April 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

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