• Permanent Full-Time
• Band 8 ($124,881 - $139,089) + 12% super + monthly ADO
• Footscray, Melbourne

About Us

Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change arising from population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west.

The Opportunity

Our Emergency Management Department has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Coordinator Emergency Management to join and lead our small (but mighty!), multi-disciplined team. This is a key leadership role responsible for coordinating Council's ongoing response to the 2022 Maribyrnong flood event, while also shaping the municipality's long-term emergency preparedness and resilience.

You will lead the planning, development and implementation of policies, strategies and procedures to meet Council's legislative responsibilities under the Emergency Management Act 2013 and build an effective whole-of-Council capacity to respond to and recover from crisis events.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentoring and supervision to employees within the Emergency Management team, fostering teamwork and cooperation within the team and across the organisation.
• Support managers and their teams to ensure they have the knowledge, skills and systems to support Council's preparedness and response to crisis events.
• Act as one of Council's delegated Municipal Emergency Management Officers (MEMO), liaising with agencies and coordinating emergency management activities within the municipality.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with legislative requirements and community needs.
• Contribute to the development and review of Council's emergency management plans, risk assessments, and recovery strategies.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will require:

• Formal qualifications in emergency management or lesser formal qualifications with extensive relevant experience in the emergency management environment.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating cross organisational teams
• Demonstrated time management and prioritisation skills to achieve specific objectives in the most efficient way possible despite conflicting pressures
• Analytical, investigative and conceptual skills and the ability to solve complex problems to make decisions that reflect a thorough and appropriate evaluation of the issues to be addressed
• Strong negotiation, influencing, mediation and presentation skills
• Well-developed team leadership and employee management skills, ensuring achievement of team and individual goals
• Demonstrated excellent written skills including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports and submissions, strategies, policies, plans and guidelines
• Availability for after-hours response
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence
• Holding or willing to obtain a Working with Children Check
• Experience in Emergency Management within Local Government is desirable, but not mandatory.

This position would suit someone wanting to work in a flexible full time role, with a willingness to contribute to the department's strategic direction, continuous improvement, compliance and industry leading enterprises.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Work with a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
• Enjoy a flexible and inclusive work environment;
• Work in a meaningful role within a culture-driven organisation;
• Take an Accrued Day Off every month.
• Hybrid Working Model
• Discounted membership to Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre
• Work in a brand new 6 Star Civic Centre in the heart of Footscray

So, if you are looking for a role where you enjoy working within a diverse community focused environment and can make a genuine difference, while improving your personal development Apply Now!

How to Apply

To express your interest in this role, please submit your Resume and a Cover Letter via our Careers website outlining your relevant experience and suitability in support of your application by the closing date listed and addressed to Nicole O'Donnell, Manager Emergency Management and Regulatory Services.

To download a copy of the full position description please visit us at:https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6768758

Enquiries: Should you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Nicole O'Donnell, Manager Emergency Management and Regulatory Services on 9091 5690 for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: Friday 18 July 2025 at 10.00pm

We are a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to child safety and supporting the best interests of children in all our operations. Council encourages young people, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.