About the role

Want to work in disaster resilience focused emergency management team? At Yarra Ranges Council the Hazard Planning Team Leader leads a small team to ensure Municipal Hazard Plans are current and comply with legislation. This role guarantees that the Council has a well-trained emergency management workforce ready to respond before, during, and after emergencies.

Reporting to the Executive Officer of Emergency Management, this position is crucial in establishing cross-organizational readiness. It involves working with Council leadership and emergency management agencies to enhance emergency management arrangements. Making emergency management plans come to life!

Key responsibilities include overseeing delivery of the annual fire readiness program, which encompasses the Fire Hazard Inspection Program and maintaining the Council’s fire assets.

This is a fantastic opportunity suited to someone looking to advance their career in progressive emergency management capacity and capability building, that will make a difference to how emergency management is delivered in Yarra Ranges municipality.

Full-time permanent opportunity (38 hours per week).

Band 7 role with a salary range between $107,314 and $115,776 per annum.

Support work-life balance with a monthly rostered day off and hybrid working arrangements.

20 weeks paid primary caregiver leave (6 weeks for secondary caregivers) plus other generous leave options such as family planning and menstrual and menopause leave.

Experience and skills we’re looking for

Qualifications in Emergency Management or related discipline.

Experience with emergency management planning.

A strong track record stakeholder collaboration.

Passion for working with others.

Demonstrated ability to manage projects.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders/customers/clients/members of the community.

Experience in local government role in Emergency Management sector is highly regarded but not essential.

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, Wednesday, 14th May 2025.

Contact person: Lisa Keedle, Executive Officer Emergency Management, 03 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 and/or Medical Check. If the role requires a psychometric assessment, put that here.

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.