About the role

In January 2024, Yarra Ranges experienced a severe weather event that led to flood warnings for the Watts and Yarra Rivers and multiple landslides, particularly in the Dandenong Ranges. We are seeking a Flood and Storm Recovery Officer to support and empower vulnerable residents and communities affected by this event across the Dandenong Ranges, Yarra Junction, and Healesville.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Council’s Infrastructure, Social Planning and Community Development Teams, and emergency services.

Identify priority locations for engagement and education to build awareness of flood, storm, and landslide risks.

Improve understanding of mitigation actions at individual and community levels.

Support and encourage community-centred recovery and resilience-building initiatives.

Ensure connection to and awareness of relevant state recovery support programs and grant funding opportunities.

Transition activities and relationships into municipal emergency planning arrangements and core emergency resilience and community development programs.

This is a full-time temporary position until June 2026 (grant funded) with a salary range between $95,565 and $104,167, plus superannuation.

Support work life balance with:

Your choice of fortnightly or monthly rostered day off.

Hybrid working arrangements.

Generous leave options such as cultural and ceremonial leave, and menstrual and menopause leave.

Experience and skills we’re looking for

Skills and experience in community development, emergency management, or related fields and application of outcomes to grant programs.

Experience in building capacity with community using trauma informed practice.

Strong collaboration, facilitation and communication skills, including communication styles that meet the needs of diverse audiences.

Ability to work with diverse teams and communities.

If you have some but not all these skills or experience, we still encourage you to apply. Especially if you have the right attitude and willingness to learn.

How to apply

Please ensure you submit your application via our jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply’. Include a resume and cover letter with your application. In your cover letter, tell us about your experience, skills, and why you would like to work with us here at Yarra Ranges Council.

Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 27 April 2025

Contact person: Kym Mallamaci, Relief & Recovery Team Leader, 0409 615 769.

OR

Lisa Keedle, EO Emergency Management 9294 6487

If you need support with your application or have accessibility needs, please call the contact person above or email us at [email protected].

Applicants who progress past the interview stage must complete pre-employment checks. These checks will include a Police Check, plus a Working with Children Check.

About Yarra Ranges Council

Yarra Ranges Council committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We encourage people of all genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to apply for jobs with us. We support flexible work arrangements, including full-time, part-time, hybrid, and job-sharing options to meet your needs and suit your life.

Yarra Ranges Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our community. We are committed to protecting children from abuse in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.