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Chief Superintendent (FSCSI) Rural Fire Service » Brisbane, Brisbane Region - About us As an emergency service agency, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is responsible for ensuring the safety of people and property across Queensland through the provision of effective prevention, preparation, response, and recovery activities across a range of emergency situations. QFES is the primary provider of fire, rescue and emergency management programs and services throughout Queensland. The department encompasses the Fire and Rescue Service, disaster management services, the Rural Fire Service (RFS) and the State Emergency Service and supports other volunteer groups providing emergency response to Queenslanders. Purpose of the role The RFS, as bushfire experts, lead and manage a range of operational and organisational functions primarily directed at supporting approximately 33,000 volunteers and rural fire brigades. These brigades provide fire management, mitigation, and response services for rural and semi-rural communities and some urban fringe areas across the state. In addition to responding to fires and supporting other brigades and emergency services during emergency disasters, volunteer brigades undertake a range of planning and preparation activities. These activities ensure communities are well prepared for the bushfire season and include community education, hazard reduction, and mitigation activities aimed at reducing the risk from fire to people and property. The Permit to Light Fire system ensures the controlled use of fire in the landscape across the state is largely implemented by volunteer fire wardens. The position of Chief Superintendent, RFS is responsible for ensuring timely and appropriate provision of support to volunteers and brigades, and protecting and serving the community by providing operational oversight in response to large-scale rural fires and other emergency incidents (in particular, those of a complex nature), and ensuring the safety of staff, volunteers, and the community through provision of enabling infrastructure, forward planning insights, and capability development. Location This is a state-wide process with multiple vacancies across Queensland. Vacancies could be available in the following locations: Tablelands Townsville Rockhampton Maryborough Kedron Ipswich Toowoomba During the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide your location preferences. Not all locations may be currently available. Please note, this recruitment process will be used to fill vacancies that emerge at these locations for the next 12 months. Key requirements Mandatory requirements Hold a current valid Blue Card (from Blue Card Services). Minimum C Class Driver's licence (non-restricted). QFES Applicants Internal applicants must provide evidence that they are eligible for appointment in accordance with the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Employee Award -State 2016. External Applicants External applicants must have suitable contemporary fire and organisational management experience within an emergency service or fire management agency to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, QFES. Highly desirable requirements Postgraduate qualification relevant to the role and senior officer rank, while not mandatory will be highly regarded. Demonstrated ability to provide operational leadership and management control of large-scale rural fire incidents. Demonstrated strategic leadership skills with a capacity to understand the needs of volunteers, in a geographically diverse organisation with changing environmental, social, and demographic pressures. Demonstrated management and leadership skills to continually improve service delivery and organisational capabilities in line with government priorities to meet future demands through the effective management of human and physical services delivered through a regional service delivery model. Experience with the concepts, strategies and issues associated with managing rural fire service / bushfire prevention and or control organisation particularly in a volunteer environment, including knowledge of or experience in resource management appropriate to volunteers for the prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery phases in community support. Demonstrated ability and understanding of best practice policies and procedures when managing a diverse workforce incorporating volunteers, where strategic oversight and coordination has been utilised to assist with the continuity of service delivery and development of operational teams. Special requirements The incumbent may be a member of the Incident Control Centre, Regional Coordination Centre or a Liaison Officer as directed by their RFS Supervisor. Be an active member of the Local and District Disaster Management Groups and/or equivalent Disaster Management authorised committee and represent the RFS and QFES to support the development of initiatives and activities that support the disaster management strategies of Queensland. Hours of duty applicable to this role are pursuant to the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Employees Award - State 2016 and QFES Certified Agreement 2022. Work hours are flexible to meet functional demands - for example, positions that require flexible arrangements for working with volunteers and other shift workers. It is expected that the incumbent may participate in an out-of-hours on-call roster during emergency operations. This may require work outside of normal hours (e.g. night shift), including weekends, working extended hours and may include deployment to other parts of the state. Your key accountabilities Your part in the ongoing success of our department in providing frontline services for the Rural Fire Service, will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to: Lead, manage, and coordinate complex RFS operations and resources during large-scale rural fires and other emergency incidents within Queensland as required. Represent RFS at complex multi-agency events, provide strategic emergency management of the impacts on the community, and have full authority for the deployment of all resources within the region in which the incident is located. Undertake duties in managing the State Operations Centre and support with statewide management of bushfire operations involving activation of State and/or Regional Operation Centres or field as required. Support Executive leaders with the statewide management of bushfire operations and take a suitable leadership role at a departmental level during disaster operations to ensure interoperability across services and disaster management capabilities. Oversee state, regional or district operations and ensure the effective delivery of services through the best utilisation of the human, financial and capital resources of the operational unit. Lead the dissemination of communication within the workplace to ensure effective engagement across regions and areas, other emergency services providers, government and non-government agencies, the media, and the community. Manage, prepare, and review complex reports, briefs, submissions, including confidential and sensitive rural fire management matters and/or issues in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and processes. Provide expert advice to the executive leaders on service planning, development of standards, community awareness initiatives, corporate governance issues, and lead and guide staff in providing high-quality support services to internal and external stakeholders. Provide strategic design input and lead the implementation of programs to provide increased staff and volunteer capability, capacity, and performance, including the development of training standards and business rules that are consistent with operations. Manage human, financial (including budget and forecasting), and physical resources ensuring client service and performance management drives a culture of accountability and fairness and encourages and enables teams and individual staff to meet challenges, develop skills and achieve results. Capabilities To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the "key accountabilities" for this role: Leadership Competency Stream - Program Leader (leading teams and/or projects) Vision Leads strategically Stimulates ideas and innovation Leads change in complex environments Makes insightful decisions Results Develops and mobilises talent Builds enduring relationships Inspires others Drives accountability and outcomes Accountability Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces Pursues continuous growth Demonstrates sound governance Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFES shared values: Respect Integrity Trust Courage Loyalty • Fri, 22 MarQueensland Government
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Manager Disaster Resilience Unit » Adelaide CBD, Adelaide - Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide Salary ASO-8 $119,317 - $123,822 Permanent full-time About the role The Disaster Resilience Manager will provide strategic leadership on the management of disaster resilience across Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). The Disaster Resilience Manager is responsible for the overall strategic disaster management within CALHN including emergency response, major incident management and business continuity planning. The Disaster Resilience Manager will also ensure effective and efficient fire safety services across Central Adelaide including emergency response requirements. The Disaster Resilience Manager will ensure the disaster resilience system is fit for purpose as prescribed in SA Health Policies and Australian standards About CALHN The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South's Australia's major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas. We're looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia. What we offer Attractive salary packaging available including salary sacrifice 17.5 percent Leave loading applied to your annual leave Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. Opportunity to join a large Government organisation and for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career which is encouraged and work in our many metropolitan or regional sites. Essential Requirements: Current National Police Clearance (NPC) Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Diversity and inclusion: At CALHN we support and foster a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Application Information: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening. Job ref: 861885 Enquiries to: Angelo Mignanelli Telephone: 7117 3658 Angelo.mignanelli2sa.gov.au Application Closing Date 11:55 pm Friday 12 April 2024 Attachments 861885 RD ASO-8.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines • Sun, 31 MarSA Health
Senior Finance Officer » Adelaide, SA - Resources Manual for Health Care Act employees. * The incumbent may be required to participate in Counter Disaster activities... responses in the event of a disaster and/or major incident. Enquiries Jane Doyle Account Manager E-mail: Jane.doyle... • Sat, 30 MarGovernment of South Australia$97022 - 102626 per year
Duty Store Manager - Edmondson Park » Edmondson Park, NSW - compassionate leave, natural disaster leave, emergency services leave etc Boost your well-being with the MyALDI Wellbeing program... • Sat, 30 MarALDI Stores$31.46 per hour
Retail Assistant - Emu Plains » Emu Plains, NSW - including paid parental leave, superannuation on parental leave, up to 5 days paid compassionate leave, natural disaster leave... • Sat, 30 MarALDI Stores$29.04 per hour

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Duty Store Manager - Caroline Springs » Caroline Springs, VIC - compassionate leave, natural disaster leave, emergency services leave etc Boost your well-being with the MyALDI Wellbeing program... • Fri, 29 MarALDI Stores$31.46 per hour
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Disaster Management Project Officer » Rockhampton, Rockhampton Region - Disaster Management Project Officer Permanent Full Time Monday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight $95,671 - $99,656 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 5) Superannuation Location – Rockhampton Your new role This role will perform activities that contribute to the development and delivery of activities within the Disaster Management Unit. You will support the implementation of Disaster Management projects and develop a comprehensive local resilience plan that will highlight risks and opportunities to strengthen the Rockhampton Regions future resilience. This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check). What we are looking for Extensive and demonstrated experience working in the disaster management sector. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements, ensuring adherence to all statutory requirements. Ability to analyse problems by gathering information and develop a solution or options and make a recommendation. Ability to research and draft replies to correspondence, reports, and other such documentation. Degree qualification in Emergency Service or Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management (or related discipline) is desirable. What you'll get in return As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 900 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region. Supportive Work/Life Balance A large employer with a strong values driven culture A generous superannuation scheme – Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply) Ongoing training and development opportunities Corporate membership discounts Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options 17.5% annual leave loading Wages paid fortnightly Employee Assistance Program Fitness Passport and active social clubs What you need to do next To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents: A 2-3 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below; Your Current resume. Application Criteria Knowledge and understanding of local resilience planning and experience developing and implementing similar plans working across departments, agencies and with the community. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to collaborate and ensure optimal project outcomes. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of local government, legislation, policies, and procedures with ability to proactively identify emerging issues and/or risks impacting on business. Ability to gather information in relation to community understanding of risk and integrate this work into the development of disaster management plans and educational tools. Please use Council’s and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter. Click the ‘Apply’ button to complete your online application. Applications Close: Monday 15 April 2024 at Midnight (AEST) • Fri, 29 MarRockhampton Regional Council
Disaster Recovery Analyst » Melbourne CBD, Melbourne - Our Organisation At Melbourne Water we love water and love life. What we do makes a vital contribution to Melbourne's famous lifestyle. We achieve this by supplying high quality drinking water, providing outstanding sewerage services, integrating drainage systems, building resilience to flooding and by enhancing our waterway and land for greater community use. At Melbourne Water, we are in the 'Decade that Matters' and we've got some ambitious goals to achieve. It's a pride we share in helping to make greater Melbourne a fantastic place to live. The Role Reporting to the Manager Operations, the Disaster Recovery Analyst is responsible for the delivery, scheduling and testing of Melbourne Water's IT Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) and Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to ensure reliable, safe and consistent IT capability during a disaster or BCP event, with the support of third party managed service providers, professional service providers and other teams within the business. This will be achieved through: Implementing DRP and BCP support services for corporate enterprise systems and infrastructure. Establishing DRP and BCP test schedules for IT services, systems, end-user computing, applications, infrastructure, data centre, telecommunications, to ensure that recovery plans are tested and ensure their currency and effectiveness. Ensuring recovery strategies and plans are regularly reviewed, updated and validated, through engagement with system owners. Defining roles, responsibilities and authorities to activate disaster recovery plans. Financial management of DR and BCP testing activities. Development and ownership of procedures to ensure new applications, systems and infrastructure are integrated into the IT DR and BCP. Your Skills and Experience ITIL Foundation and/or Practitioner or equivalent Excellent understanding of service management delivery methodology, frameworks and best practice Budget management experience Experience with performance management of external IT service providers and suppliers Experience in Disaster Recovery/ Business Continuity and facilitating disaster recovery exercises and events Excellent oral and written communication skills Knowledge of NIST and ISO standards, Victorian government legislation and regulatory authorities Your demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills particularly your ability to manage relationships with internal teams and vendors will be keys to this role. For more information, please see the attached Role Mandate. Culture at Melbourne Water We take enormous pride in cultivating a culture that holistically benefits our team and the wider Melbourne community. The pillars of our culture are based on Flexibility, Impact, Growth & Development, and People. We are committed to flexible working in a variety of manners including hybrid work, varied start/finish times, purchased leave, part time work, and 9-day fortnights. We understand that Melbourne Water and our customers are benefitted by enabling balance in work and life. Make an impact as part of a passionate team doing meaningful work to enhance life and livability in Melbourne. We relish learning and challenging the status quo for continuous growth. Perpetual and varied opportunities for learning and development are offered in a variety of manners - from formal development programs, digital learning content and lunch & learns; to visiting our sites and getting to see our initiatives and projects first hand. People are the foundation for all that we do. Our people are warm, welcoming, and inclusive. We welcome applications from everyone, including people with disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI community, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Melbourne Water welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. How to apply Click on the "apply" button and complete the online application form. Closing date: 9 April 2024 at 11:55pm AEST • Fri, 29 MarMelbourne Water
EL1 Assistant Director of Media and Crisis Communications » Canberra Region, Australian Capital Territory - HorizonOne is proud to be partnering with a federal government agency that delivers a whole-of-nation approach to preparedness, response, and recovery in times of crisis, emergency, and disaster. This agency manages domestic and international issues, which include supply chain disruptions, critical infrastructure outages, biosecurity risks, and widespread cyber-attacks. The Opportunity This is an opportunity to join the Media and Crisis Communications team which provides high-level expertise and advice in media, crisis communications, and public affairs to Agency senior leadership, and the offices of the Minister and the Prime Minister. This role will see you collaborating across the branch and agency while establishing strong relationships with key external stakeholders of all levels of seniority You will play a pivotal role in Australia’s preparedness, response, and recovery in times of disaster and crisis Engagement options include a 12-month temporary s26 transfer for permanent APS employees or a non-ongoing contract The Role Develop media strategies, media responses, media releases, media enquiries, talking points and speeches on behalf of the Agency, Minister, and Prime Minister Undertake media monitoring and reporting while escalating emerging issues Assist with the development of proactive media opportunities to promote the work of the Agency Provide high-level media, crisis communications, and public affairs advice Establish strong relationships with key high-level stakeholders Develop and implement communications strategies Develop communications in fast-paced and rapidly evolving crisis situations The Ideal Person You will be a skilled and collaborative Assistant Director with demonstrated experience at the EL1 level within the APS, coupled with practical communications and media expertise. You will also have the following: Exceptional writing skills, attention to detail, and high expectations for quality Demonstrated capability to effectively oversee multiple initiatives concurrently Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously and to work autonomously to achieve agreed plans and objectives Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with the maturity to engage effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders from various backgrounds. To apply for this role, you must be an Australian citizen and have a Baseline security clearance (or higher) Salary / Rate 12-month temporary s26 transfer or non-ongoing contract options available EL1: $117,335 - $133,729 15.4% super You must hold a baseline security clearance and be willing to obtain an NV1 clearance if required Flexibility to work from home up to two days per week Location: Canberra How to Apply To apply online, please click on the appropriate link. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Abbie Azzilla on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 19278 HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds. • Fri, 29 MarHorizonOne
APS6 Insurance Policy Officer » Canberra Region, Australian Capital Territory - National Emergency Management Agency In the face of devastating fires and floods, the federal government created a single, enduring, end-to-end agency to better respond to emergencies, help communities recover, and prepare Australia for future disasters. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is leading Australia’s disaster and emergency management efforts by providing informed strategic oversight and guidance, and ensuring we’re constantly connected with local communities. The Opportunity Joining the Insurance Policy and Hazard Insurance Partnership Branch will give you the security of a 6-12-month labour contract, with extension options. Working in a small team, you will be working to increase the Australian Government’s understanding and inform investment in public mitigation and how it can impact communities’ risk and potential insurance affordability and availability for households. Direct impact role to Australian communities and help to provide support in times of crisis and disaster management Long-term labour hire contract opportunity The Role Provide advice on high quality policy development, interpretation and implementation, including preparation of correspondence, communications, reports, briefings and responses to other requests Prepare robust, proactive and innovative written advice based on an understanding of the strategic and policy environment and related issues, evidence from research, stakeholder and user needs and organisational priorities Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, including other Commonwealth organisations, state and territory governments and external service providers to deliver coordinated, effective monitoring and evaluation of the Agency’s initiatives Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills Strong organisational and time management skills Experience in resilience or disaster management would be beneficial but not required Must hold, or have ability to gain, a Baseline security clearance The Ideal Person You will be an experienced policy officer with sound research skills and demonstrated experience producing high quality briefs, draft policy material and other various correspondence. Experience in emergency management and/or disaster funding programs/policy at Commonwealth, state or local government level would be highly regarded. You will also have the following skills/capabilities: An ability to research and analyse policy issues and prepare advice and reports on relevant activities or milestones for presentation to Senior Executive and key stakeholders Well-developed interpersonal skills and experience building and sustaining positive relationships with a wide range of both internal and external stakeholders, and as part of a team Excellent attention to detail and the ability to make evidence-based decisions using strong analytical, research and problem solving skills Strong written and verbal communication skills, to enable briefing and advice to senior executives and ministers An ability to work independently, identify priorities, goals and objectives, and manage risks to deliver consistently high-quality outputs to meet targets and critical deadlines Salary / Rate $65/hr - $80/hr 11% super Flexibility to work from home up to two days per week Location: Canberra You must hold a minimum baseline security clearance How to Apply To apply online, please click on the appropriate link. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Tamasi on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 19279. HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds. • Fri, 29 MarHorizonOne
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Senior Policy and Project Officer » Melbourne, VIC - of an emergency/disaster of state significance, including individuals, businesses, community groups, local councils and assistance... • Thu, 28 MarState Government of Victoria$106534 - 128897 per year
Manager Disaster Resilience Unit » Adelaide, SA - role The Disaster Resilience Manager will provide strategic leadership on the management of disaster resilience... across Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). The Disaster Resilience Manager is responsible for the overall strategic... • Thu, 28 MarSA Health$119317 - 123822 per year
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Senior Policy Officer » Melbourne CBD, Melbourne - Senior Policy Officer – Ongoing/full time role available Provide strategic and authoritative policy advice VPS5 $105,479 - $127,621 plus superannuation Emergency Management Emergency Management includes the department's emergency management accountabilities delivered through Emergency Management Victoria, Emergency Recovery Victoria, Sector Performance and Reform and emergency management statutory entities and offices. The work of the group supports the emergency management sector to work together and to strengthen the capacity of individuals, communities, government, agencies and business to achieve our shared vision of safer and more resilient communities and to rebuild and recover after an emergency. The Business Unit Emergency Recovery Victoria (ERV) is responsible for state and regional coordination for all emergencies to help communities build back better and emerge stronger. The Natural Disaster Financial Assistance (NDFA) team is responsible for the administration and assessment of Victoria's Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). The NDFA team also prepares the DRFA acquittal on behalf of the State of Victoria across all the DRFA financial assistance measures including the assurance and audits activities. The team works collaboratively across the sector to identify and implement process improvements to the DRFA to ensure the efficiency and adherence to the requirements. About the Role The Senior Policy role within ERV will lead the Commonwealth's Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) reform agenda and other reviews. This will involve working with a range of stakeholders across the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments and Local Government Authorities. In addition the role will lead and facilitate a number of continuous improvement projects. About You As our ideal candidate you will have: Broad knowledge of Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (or similar arrangements) and experience in dealing with Commonwealth arrangements and negotiations. Demonstrated skills in mapping end to end processes along with identifying opportunities for improvement. A strong understanding of government policy, processes and governance. For further information please refer to the attached position description. How to Apply Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES: For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work. • Wed, 27 MarVictorian Government
Project Officer » Parramatta, Parramatta Area - Company description:NSW Reconstruction AuthorityJob description:Project Officer x2 An exciting career opportunity for someone interested in working with a range of government, corporate and non-government stakeholders to support the communities of NSW preparing for and recovering from disasters. Join the newly formed Preparedness and Recovery Division at the NSW Reconstruction Authority. 2 x Temporary roles up to 12-months with the possibility of extension. Based in Parramatta with access to a flexible/hybrid environment. Clerk Grade 7/8 Salary ($106,025 - 117,363) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading About the AgencyThe NSW Reconstruction Authority, a statutory corporation within Planning & Environment cluster within the NSW Government, was established to proactively reduce the impact of future disasters across NSW and to help communities recover from them faster.We will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses, and all levels of government to reduce the impact natural disasters have on our lives.When disasters occur, our staff will work closely with emergency services and community leaders to understand what local communities will need to recover. Once the immediate threat has eased, we will lead recovery efforts in collaboration with community leaders and other recovery partners. About the roleAs a Project Officer within the Recovery Operations and Partnerships branch, you will be responsible for supporting a range of initiatives that help individuals and communities that have been impacted by a disaster. Key responsibilities: Offers of support from the non-government and corporate sectors. Support local communities when considering how they should manage material and financial donations. Coordinate government and non-government organisations to deliver critical recovery-based operations within disaster-impacted regions. Manage essential relationships with government and non-government organisations. Support the development of contract and partner recovery arrangements. Support the team when managing enquiries and responses to Ministerial Offices. Develop processes to support the Recovery Operations and Partnership team's projects. About youWe are seeking an experienced project and stakeholder engagement professional to enable and support our recovery partnerships. Your experience: Supporting corporate, government and non-government partnerships and relationships. Managing a diverse range of stakeholders. Developing project collateral, presentations and supporting strategy implementation. Supporting contract negotiations and procurement processes. Ministerial briefs and report writing, Disaster management and recovery operations (desirable) Experience working with the Not-For-Profit sector (desirable). You can demonstrate: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to balance competing priorities within a fast-paced environment. Organised and efficient working style. Passion for supporting the communities of NSW. If this sounds like you, the NSW Reconstruction Authority encourages you to apply. Joining a team with a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers: Flexible working arrangements. Access to learning and development opportunities. Employee assistance and wellbeing program. A workforce that values inclusion, consultation, and community collaboration. Fitness Passport with a choice of 200 gyms and pools across NSW. For more details about this role please click here to view the role description How do I apply? Attach a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role, as specified in the role description. Attach an up-to-date resume detailing your capabilities, skills, and experience relevant to the role. Contact: For more information about the role or what it's like to work for the Authority, please contact the hiring manager Jesse Benson at jesse.bensonreconstruction.nsw.gov.au or on 0436 961 895. If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, or if you have trouble downloading the role description, please contact Marisa Anderson at marisa.andersonreconstruction.nsw.gov.au Please click here to access the role description. When downloading the role description, you will need to click on 'Free Download' and then 'Slow Speed'. If you have trouble downloading this role description, please try downloading using Microsoft Edge. Closing date: Tuesday, 9th of April (11:59pm) DiversityGreat people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation. Please contact peoplereconstruction.nsw.gov.au if you would like an adjustment to assist you in your application. A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. • Wed, 27 MarDepartment of Communities and Justice
Disaster Recovery Analyst » Melbourne, Melbourne Region - Job Number: MW0583 Work type: Permanent Full Time Location: Melbourne - Docklands Categories: Information Technology Our Organisation At Melbourne Water we love water and love life. What we do makes a vital contribution to Melbourne’s famous lifestyle. We achieve this by supplying high quality drinking water, providing outstanding sewerage services, integrating drainage systems, building resilience to flooding and by enhancing our waterway and land for greater community use. At Melbourne Water, we are in the ‘Decade that Matters’ and we’ve got some ambitious goals to achieve. It’s a pride we share in helping to make greater Melbourne a fantastic place to live. The Role Reporting to the Manager Operations, the Disaster Recovery Analyst is responsible for the delivery, scheduling and testing of Melbourne Water’s IT Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) and Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to ensure reliable, safe and consistent IT capability during a disaster or BCP event, with the support of third party managed service providers, professional service providers and other teams within the business. This will be achieved through: Implementing DRP and BCP support services for corporate enterprise systems and infrastructure. Establishing DRP and BCP test schedules for IT services, systems, end-user computing, applications, infrastructure, data centre, telecommunications, to ensure that recovery plans are tested and ensure their currency and effectiveness. Ensuring recovery strategies and plans are regularly reviewed, updated and validated, through engagement with system owners. Defining roles, responsibilities and authorities to activate disaster recovery plans. Financial management of DR and BCP testing activities. Development and ownership of procedures to ensure new applications, systems and infrastructure are integrated into the IT DR and BCP. Your Skills and Experience ITIL Foundation and/or Practitioner or equivalent Excellent understanding of service management delivery methodology, frameworks and best practice Budget management experience Experience with performance management of external IT service providers and suppliers Experience in Disaster Recovery/ Business Continuity and facilitating disaster recovery exercises and events Excellent oral and written communication skills Knowledge of NIST and ISO standards, Victorian government legislation and regulatory authorities Your demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills particularly your ability to manage relationships with internal teams and vendors will be keys to this role. For more information, please see the attached Role Mandate. Culture at Melbourne Water We take enormous pride in cultivating a culture that holistically benefits our team and the wider Melbourne community. The pillars of our culture are based on Flexibility, Impact, Growth & Development, and People. We are committed to flexible working in a variety of manners including hybrid work, varied start/finish times, purchased leave, part time work, and 9-day fortnights. We understand that Melbourne Water and our customers are benefitted by enabling balance in work and life. Make an impact as part of a passionate team doing meaningful work to enhance life and livability in Melbourne. We relish learning and challenging the status quo for continuous growth. Perpetual and varied opportunities for learning and development are offered in a variety of manners - from formal development programs, digital learning content and lunch & learns; to visiting our sites and getting to see our initiatives and projects first hand. People are the foundation for all that we do. Our people are warm, welcoming, and inclusive. We welcome applications from everyone, including people with disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI community, and people from culturally diverse grounds. Melbourne Water welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. How to apply Click on the "apply" button and complete the online application form. Closing date: 9 April 2024 at 11:55pm AEST Advertised: 25 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time Closing: 09 Apr 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time • Wed, 27 MarMelbourne Water
Disaster Recovery Analyst » Docklands, VIC - helping to make greater Melbourne a fantastic place to live. The Role Reporting to the Manager Operations, the Disaster... Recovery Analyst is responsible for the delivery, scheduling and testing of Melbourne Water's IT Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP... • Tue, 26 MarMelbourne Water
Deputy Director-General » Brisbane, Brisbane Region - As Deputy Director-General Communities you will take on a crucial role in supporting thriving communities through resilience services, disaster recovery, inclusion, and historical engagement. You will: • lead & enhance Queensland community wellbeing through focused approaches • guide significant partnerships with key stakeholders • provide strategic leadership with deep community impact • provide and ensure support following disruptive critical community events and tragedies, including to Victims of Crime. The Deputy Director-General, Communities, is responsible for, but not limited to: Providing and ensuring support following disruptive critical community events and tragedies, including to Victims of Crime. Overseeing Community Recovery (lead for Human and Social Recovery) in Queensland following natural disasters. Working closely with, and coordinating the work of, non-Government partners, such as Red Cross, lifeline, and Uniting Care and GIVIT to ensure Communities access a range of social services and counselling. Directing the advocacy and utilisation of partnerships across government and various sectors to enhance public value through strategy development, program management, and commissioning arrangements. Leading the development, design, implementation and evaluation of Community programs and initiatives, with a focus on the promotion and investment in strategies that enhance inclusion, participation, and cohesion, particularly through the Communities 2032 strategic plan for Queensland communities. Lead efforts to connect communities with their history through government records, particularly by managing the Queensland State Archives business division, serving as the primary government agency for recordkeeping, to support the Path to Treaty initiative by enhancing awareness of shared histories and truth-telling. What we are looking for The essential requirements for this role are: Strategic and operational collaboration across State, Commonwealth and local governments on significant Grants programs worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The ability to monitor and analyse performance to ensure financial sustainability, providing strategic funding advice to support thriving communities, while ensuring effective budget management in alignment with statutory responsibilities and government priorities. Leadership experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs for thriving communities, including Aboriginal communities and Torres Strait Islander communities, to enhance outcomes, manage disasters, advise stakeholders, foster partnerships, and facilitate communication. The ability to provide high-level strategic advice to the Minister, Director-General, and senior management, while leading reforms and developing partnerships, including oversight of service agreements to enhance community outcomes in Queensland. Establish and sustain a supportive culture aligned with departmental vision, prioritising and promoting health, safety, and wellbeing in fostering inclusive workplaces. Maintain high standards of governance and risk management by adhering to sound governance practices. For further informati0n and to apply please visit: www.luminarypartners.com.au/communities ( https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com ) Applications will remain current for a period of 12 months. • Tue, 26 MarDepartment of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Partnerships QLD
Senior Project Officer -Strategic Planning and Performance » Parramatta, Parramatta Area - Company description:NSW Reconstruction AuthorityJob description: Great career opportunity to join the Enterprise Project Management branch in the agency that supports NSW communities to recover from disasters Be part of an exciting project envisioning the strategic direction for the Reconstruction Authority. Ongoing role based at Parramatta/CBD with flexible work options Clerk Grade 9/10 Salary ($120,859 - $133,183) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading About the Agency The NSW Reconstruction Authority (the Authority) is a statutory corporation within Planning & Environment. The Authority will improve how NSW plans for disasters and help communities to recover from them faster. To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses, and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities, and other stakeholders. About the role This is a great opportunity to join the Enterprise Project Management Office. In this role, you will play a key part in a strategic organisation wide change project working across the agency at the highest level. This position will utilise your excellent reasoning and judgement, critical thinking and problem solving skills. If you enjoy critical thinking, strategic planning and working collaboratively across a diverse range of key stakeholders to deliver outcomes. Key responsibilities of this role include (but are not limited to): Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the Authority including senior Executives to facilitate their engagement, foster collaboration and obtain information in the identification and development of the organisations strategy and business planning process Facilitate organisation-wide business planning and reporting processes and supporting stakeholders including communication, development of materials and scheduling meetings. Create tools and dashboards that enable the consistent and effective management of business planning and reporting to capture and store information in a meaningful and digestible format. Prepare correspondence, briefs, reports and presentations that are informative, concise and engaging to realise change management strategies. Lead and participate in research to identify emerging issues and trends. Validate analysis and findings to develop evidence-based options and solutions to inform system design and strategy development. About you To be successful in this role you will have: The ability to effectively collaborate with the internal and external stakeholders and coordinate and support working groups including facilitation and presentation of information to a wide range of stakeholders. Strong verbal and written communication skills to produce informative documentation for presentations, reporting, monitoring and evaluating organisational wide business planning and processes. The ability to adapt and balance competing priorities in dynamic situations. You will be highly organised with a high attention to details and keen to take initiative. Demonstrated project management, research and analysis experience. For more details about this role please click here to view the role description. When downloading the role description, you will need to click on 'Free Download' and then 'Slow Speed'. If you have trouble downloading this role description, please try downloading using Microsoft Edge or contact marisa.andersonreconstruction.nsw.gov.au and a copy will be sent to you. How do I apply? Attach a cover letter (1 page maximum) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role, as specified in the role description. Attach an up-to-date resume (4 pages maximum) detailing your capabilities, skills and experience relevant to the role. Contact: Rosie Nguyen and Jessica Clark - Manager Enterprise Project Management Office; rosie.nguyenreconstruction.nsw.gov.au and jessica.clarkreconstruction.nsw.gov.auClosing date: Sunday, 7 April 2024 (11:59pm) Diversity Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation. Please contact peoplereconstruction.nsw.gov.au if you would like an adjustment to assist you in your application. A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. • Tue, 26 MarDepartment of Communities and Justice
NEMA Crisis Intelligence Analyst (Shiftwork Role) » Australia - National Emergency Management Agency: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was established on 1 September 2022 as a single, accountable Commonwealth authority that delivers a whole-of-nation approach to reducing disaster risk, planning, preparing for, responding to and recovering from all hazards across the emergency management continuum. NEMA works closely with states and territories to deliver the best outcome for communities across Australia. To help communities respond and recover, while preparing Australia for future emergencies, we: Fund programs and initiatives, big and small, that help communities in times of emergency, as well as to recover and prepare, including through disaster recovery funding and the Disaster Ready Fund to help reduce the risk and impact of disasters; Have officers located across Australia, working in partnership with states and territories to support disaster-affected communities to collectively build resilience, reduce risk and harm, and effectively respond to and recover from disasters Provide national leadership to share knowledge, situational awareness, and trends in disaster efforts to inform, guide and shape the national picture and decision-making at the Commonwealth, state and local Government level - including through policy development and strategy to improve risk reduction, resilience and recovery; and Provide round-the-clock all-hazards monitoring and operational coordination for domestic and international emergencies, including supply chain disruptions, critical infrastructure outages, biosecurity risks and widespread cyber-attacks, and through supporting preparedness and response activities, including through the operationalisation of the Australian Government Crisis Management Framework. Overview of the Branch and Section: This role sits within the National Crisis Operations Branch (NCOB), which is responsible for a wide range of other intelligence analysis functions, including 24/7 situational awareness and open source interrogation and reporting. NCOB provides awareness of unfolding and potential situations, prediction of potential community impacts and consequence assessment for crisis that are emerging or underway to provide decision support. These functions support the NEMA Crisis Coordination Teams to prepare for, and respond to, nationally-significant events through the activation of National Plans and coordination of Australian Government non-financial assistance. The Australian Government National Situation Room sits with the Branch. Crisis Analysis Team The Crisis Analysis Team supports crisis planning and response by providing all hazard predictive, impact and consequence analysis for domestic and international crisis affecting Australia or Australian interests. The team forms a critical component of the National Emergency Management Agency by producing decision support intelligence products and collaborating with a range of teams in the National Situation Room and across Australian Government. The team provides high quality products in a fast-paced environment. The team works on a rotating shift roster, providing support across weekdays, weekends, and public holidays, for extended hours. This ensures the team can produce intelligence outputs during a crisis and are positioned to rapidly inform decision makers should a crisis arise. About the Role The Intelligence Analyst (shiftwork role) works within the National Situation Room, and supports senior team members to produce analytical intelligence products related to natural and man-made crises (e.g. bushfire, cyclone, flood, earthquake, security incident, hazardous materials spill etc.). The role is in an operational environment, and involves producing intelligence assessments and providing decision support rapidly, in a constantly evolving environment. A key requirement is the ability for team members to work rotating shifts (early mornings and late nights across weekdays, weekends, and public holidays) and work onsite from the National Situation Room in Canberra. Our ideal candidate: Successful candidates will be required to show willingness or experience in supporting senior team members to produce analytical intelligence products. We are seeking highly motivated critical thinkers who enjoy working in a rapidly evolving environment. Working in the Crisis Analysis Team is often high-pressured and unpredictable and is best suited to adaptable team members who are flexible, resilient and able to quickly grasp new concepts. Candidates who are naturally curious and seek to gain a deeper understanding of diverse topics will be well-placed. Although past intelligence experience is not mandatory, candidates must display a willingness to learn. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age people and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential. The key duties of the position include Specific duties/responsibilities: Work on a rotating shift roster, with early mornings and late nights, across weekdays, weekends, and public holidays (mandatory) Source, collate, process and analyse information and data from multiple sources and feeds to deliver impact and consequence analysis and decision support to stakeholders in the event of a crisis situation (bushfire, cyclone, flood, earthquake, security incident, etc.) while adhering to strict operational timelines Work in a multidisciplinary environment, utilising a range of qualitative and quantitative analysis methods, even when limited data is available Contribute to deployment decision support, including producing risk assessments and scanning for potential hazards to deployed equipment and personnel Contribute to long-term projects which improve intelligence capabilities and business operations, while adhering to delivery timelines Be invested in their development as an intelligence analyst, willing to proactively develop their analytical skills through intelligence training and development courses On occasion, deploy interstate or internationally to provide analysis and planning support during crisis response. Role requirements: An ability to work in fast-paced environments with rapidly changing, and often competing, priorities Strong written and verbal communication skills An ability to apply analytical thinking to complex problems An ability to respond in a positive and flexible manner to change and uncertainty. • Tue, 26 MarAPS
NEMA Senior Planning Officer » Australia - National Emergency Management Agency: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was established on 1 September 2022 as a single, accountable Commonwealth authority that delivers a whole-of-nation approach to reducing disaster risk, planning, preparing for, responding to and recovering from all hazards across the emergency management continuum. NEMA works closely with states and territories to deliver the best outcome for communities across Australia. To help communities respond and recover, while preparing Australia for future emergencies, we: Fund programs and initiatives, big and small, that help communities in times of emergency, as well as to recover and prepare, including through disaster recovery funding and the Disaster Ready Fund to help reduce the risk and impact of disasters; Have officers located across Australia, working in partnership with states and territories to support disaster-affected communities to collectively build resilience, reduce risk and harm, and effectively respond to and recover from disasters Provide national leadership to share knowledge, situational awareness, and trends in disaster efforts to inform, guide and shape the national picture and decision-making at the Commonwealth, state and local Government level - including through policy development and strategy to improve risk reduction, resilience and recovery; and Provide round-the-clock all-hazards monitoring and operational coordination for domestic and international emergencies, including supply chain disruptions, critical infrastructure outages, biosecurity risks and widespread cyber-attacks, and through supporting preparedness and response activities, including through the operationalisation of the Australian Government Crisis Management Framework. Overview of the Branch and Section: The National Emergency Management Agency's (NEMA) Crisis Analysis and Planning Section conducts planning ahead of and in response to domestic and international all-hazards crises affecting Australia or Australian interests. The section also manages the activation of national emergency response plans and requests for Australian Government non-financial assistance, including providing logistics support and managing Crisis Coordination Teams. The section engages broadly across Government, with the states and territories, and with capability owners that provide federal and jurisdictional assistance for domestic and offshore crises. The section is part of the National Crisis Operations Branch (NCOB), which is in NEMA's Emergency Management and Response (EMR) Group. The NCOB is responsible for capability development and intelligence analysis functions, including 24/7 situational awareness (through the National Situation Room) and open source interrogation and reporting. The NCOB provides awareness of unfolding and potential situations, predictions of potential community impacts and consequence assessments to support decisions for current and emerging crises. These functions support NEMA Crisis Coordination Teams (CCTs) to prepare for, and respond to, nationally-significant events through the activation of national emergency response plans and coordination of Australian Government non-financial assistance. About the role: NEMA is seeking highly motivated, curious, critical thinkers who enjoy working in a dynamic environment and delivering positive outcomes for communities. You will have an interest in emergency management and a desire to build knowledge, capability and relationships to ensure the success of Australian Government assistance in times of crisis. The Senior Planning Officer, within the Crisis Analysis and Planning Section, operates under limited direction to contribute to NEMA's planning ahead of and in response to domestic and international hazards affecting Australia, or Australian interests. In a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment, the Senior Planning Officer delivers high quality planning products and advice, response options and logistics for domestic and international requests for assistance. The Senior Planning Officer works in close collaboration with other Australian Government agencies, jurisdictions' emergency and response agencies and domestic and international partners to inform and support decision-making and planning. The Senior Planning Officer also drafts high level advice, including ministerial briefings, and leads and supports capability development projects across EMR Group. All staff in the section support the CCTs, which may require wok outside of standard business hours, particularly during the higher-risk weather season. Our ideal candidate: The successful candidate will be a positive leader who is a self-starter. They will have experience in planning and/or logistics or have strong evaluation and analysis skills, sound judgement and a willingness to learn. With experience leading teams and/or projects, the successful candidate will also be proficient in drafting high level advice and briefings, including ministerial briefings. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age people and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential. The key duties of the position include Specific duties/responsibilities: Demonstrate positive leadership in highly stressful and complex environments to contribute to strategic priorities Lead and support the Crisis Appreciation and Strategic Planning process Produce planning products for executive decision-makers Participate in and lead CCTs as required, including deploying domestically or internationally Collaborate effectively with key Australian Government, jurisdictional and international stakeholders to develop response options for requests for Commonwealth assistance during crisis response and recovery efforts Lead and support capability development projects across EMR Group Draft executive, ministerial and parliamentary documents, and meeting papers and records Lead and support the development and review Australian Government planning products and activities to promote, exercise and validate them Maintain relationships with external stakeholders to support NEMA operational outcomes, including state and territory governments, Australian Government and International partners Participate in emergency management forums, exercises, post-event workshops and reviews. Role requirements/qualifications: The successful candidate will possess: Strong comprehension, evaluation and analysis skills Highly-developed written and oral communication skills including the ability to liaise confidently with stakeholders and provide high level advice and briefings Demonstrated sound decision-making and judgement The ability to produce high quality work within tight deadlines Excellent time management skills and the flexibility to re-prioritise work in response to an unpredictable and dynamic environment The ability to gain a Certificate of Suitability for AFP Building Access Previous planning, emergency response, and/or logistics experience will be highly regarded. • Tue, 26 MarAPS
Exercising and Lessons Project Officer » Australia - About the National Emergency Management Agency: The National Emergency Management Agency's work has a real impact on the lives of Australians, particularly those living in rural and regional areas. The National Emergency Management Agency's guiding principle is "Locally led, locally understood and locally implemented" and we bring together local communities, government, non-government and key industry representatives to support disaster recovery and resilience across the country. Your work will help people who are recovering from natural disasters and prepare them for the future. National Emergency Management Agency: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was established on 1 September 2022 as a single, accountable Commonwealth authority that delivers a whole-of-nation approach to reducing disaster risk, planning, preparing for, responding to and recovering from all hazards across the emergency management continuum. NEMA works closely with local communities as well as state and territory Governments to deliver the best outcome for communities across Australia. To help communities respond and recover, while preparing Australia for future emergencies, we: Fund programs and initiatives, big and small, that help communities in times of emergency, as well as to recover and prepare, including through disaster recovery funding and the Disaster Ready Fund to help reduce the risk and impact of disasters; Work with communities, industry and non-government organisations by connecting local Regional Support Officers and other NEMA staff right around Australia, to share lessons learnt, provide awareness on navigating Government services, and gain community and industry-led ideas and concepts to inform strategic policy and planning; Provide national leadership to share knowledge, situational awareness, and trends in disaster efforts to inform, guide and shape the national picture and decision-making at the Commonwealth, state and local Government level - including through policy development and strategy to improve risk reduction, resilience and recovery; and Provide round-the-clock all-hazards monitoring and operational coordination for domestic and international emergencies, including supply chain disruptions, critical infrastructure outages, biosecurity risks and widespread cyber-attacks, and through supporting preparedness and response activities, including through the operationalisation of the Australian Government Crisis Management Framework. Overview of the Branch and Section: The National Crisis Exercising and Lessons Capability (NCEC) designs and implements a National Crisis Exercise Program. NCEC seeks to manage risks holistically using an 'all-hazards' approach that includes consideration of the prevention, preparedness, response, relief and recovery phases of the Australian Government National Disaster Management and Recovery Continuum. NCEC works collaboratively with Australian Government, state and territory agencies, and industry sectors to design and deliver multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency exercises that focus of severe to catastrophic hazards that would cause nationally significant harm. The section contributes to continuous improvement for a range of capabilities within the Emergency Management and Response Group through lessons management. Including process which involve collecting, analysing and disseminating experiences from operations and exercises. About the role: As an Exercise and Lessons Officer, you will join a dynamic team responsible for the design and delivery of exercises and undertake regular lessons management process in order to identify opportunities for improvement. You do not need to have previous exercise experience or understanding of emergency management. However, experience with complex project management or event delivery would be an advantage. The roles cover a diverse range of responsibilities including project management, data analysis and stakeholder management. You will have an opportunity to develop your knowledge of Australia's crisis and emergency response and recovery architecture whilst driving effective exercise and lessons management. This will involve utilising project management skills to support the development of multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency exercises. To be successful in this role you will need to be a team player who can actively build relationships with stakeholders to contribute to outcomes and continuous improvement. At times staff within NEMA may be required to work outside of standard business hours, particularly during the high-risk weather season. Our ideal candidate: The Agency is looking for people who enjoy working in a rapidly evolving and forward thinking environment. With a focus on innovation and progression, our ideal candidate will help to maintain and further develop our innovative projects. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age people and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential. The key duties of the position include Specific duties/responsibilities: Perform research work and analysis including contribution to the preparation of reports on relevant program activities and/or project milestones Co-ordinate and participate in contract management including developing scope, managing tendering processes and monitoring contract performance Assist in project management and coordination activities Develop and maintain internal and external relationships Work independently or under limited guidance in relation to their area of expertise. Complex or difficult issues are discussed with team leaders or experts. Role requirements/qualifications: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high degree of attention to detail to ensure consistency and accuracy of documentation Project management or highly developed organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders at various levels Well-developed critical thinking skills with a solutions-oriented approach Ability to work independently, taking responsibility for own work outcomes and supporting junior team members to develop these skills Self-motivated, with proven high levels of initiative. • Tue, 26 MarAPS
NEMA Planning Officer » Australia - About the National Emergency Management Agency: The National Emergency Management Agency's work has a real impact on the lives of Australians, particularly those living in rural and regional areas. The National Emergency Management Agency's guiding principle is "Locally led, locally understood and locally implemented" and we bring together local communities, government, non-government and key industry representatives to support disaster recovery and resilience across the country. Your work will help people who are recovering from natural disasters and prepare them for the future. National Emergency Management Agency: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was established on 1 September 2022 as a single, accountable Commonwealth authority that delivers a whole-of-nation approach to reducing disaster risk, planning, preparing for, responding to and recovering from all hazards across the emergency management continuum. NEMA works closely with states and territories to deliver the best outcome for communities across Australia. To help communities respond and recover, while preparing Australia for future emergencies, we: Fund programs and initiatives, big and small, that help communities in times of emergency, as well as to recover and prepare, including through disaster recovery funding and the Disaster Ready Fund to help reduce the risk and impact of disasters; Have officers located across Australia, working in partnership with states and territories to support disaster-affected communities to collectively build resilience, reduce risk and harm, and effectively respond to and recover from disasters Provide national leadership to share knowledge, situational awareness, and trends in disaster efforts to inform, guide and shape the national picture and decision-making at the Commonwealth, state and local Government level - including through policy development and strategy to improve risk reduction, resilience and recovery; and Provide round-the-clock all-hazards monitoring and operational coordination for domestic and international emergencies, including supply chain disruptions, critical infrastructure outages, biosecurity risks and widespread cyber-attacks, and through supporting preparedness and response activities, including through the operationalisation of the Australian Government Crisis Management Framework. Overview of the Branch and Section: The National Emergency Management Agency's (NEMA) Crisis Analysis and Planning Section conducts planning ahead of and in response to domestic and international all-hazards crises affecting Australia or Australian interests. The section also manages the activation of national emergency response plans and requests for Australian Government non-financial assistance, including providing logistics support and managing Crisis Coordination Teams. The section engages broadly across Government, with the states and territories, and with capability owners that provide federal and jurisdictional assistance for domestic and offshore crises. The section is part of the National Crisis Operations Branch (NCOB), which is in NEMA's Emergency Management and Response (EMR) Group. The NCOB is responsible for capability development and intelligence analysis functions, including 24/7 situational awareness (through the National Situation Room) and open source interrogation and reporting. The NCOB provides awareness of unfolding and potential situations, predictions of potential community impacts and consequence assessments to support decisions for current and emerging crises. These functions support NEMA Crisis Coordination Teams (CCTs) to prepare for, and respond to, nationally-significant events through the activation of national emergency response plans and coordination of Australian Government non-financial assistance. About the role: NEMA is seeking highly motivated, curious, critical thinkers who enjoy working in a dynamic environment and delivering positive outcomes for communities. You will have an interest in emergency management and a desire to build knowledge, capability and relationships to ensure the success of Australian Government assistance in times of crisis. The Planning Officer, within the Crisis Analysis and Planning Section, operates under reasonable direction to contribute to NEMA's planning ahead of and in response to domestic and international hazards affecting Australia, or Australian interests. In a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment, the Planning Officer contributes to the delivery of high quality planning products and advice, response options and logistics for domestic and international requests for assistance. The Planning Officer works in close collaboration with other Australian Government agencies, jurisdictions' emergency and response agencies and domestic and international partners to inform and support decision-making and planning. The Planning Officer also contributes to high level advice, including ministerial briefings, and supports capability development projects across EMR Group. All staff in the section support the CCTs, which may require work outside of standard business hours, particularly during the higher-risk weather season. Our ideal candidate: The successful candidate will be a positive team member who is a self-starter. They will have some experience in planning and/or logistics or have strong evaluation and analysis skills, sound judgement and a willingness to learn. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age people and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential. The key duties of the position include Specific duties/responsibilities: Operate in highly stressful and complex environments to contribute to strategic priorities Understand and apply the Crisis Appreciation and Strategic Planning process Contribute to planning products for executive decision-makers Participate in CCTs as required, including deploying domestically or internationally Support capability development projects across EMR Group Contribute to executive, ministerial and parliamentary documents, and meeting papers and records Support the development and review of Australian Government planning products and activities to promote, exercise and validate them Work in partnership with, and provide advice to, a wide range of Australian Government and state and territory stakeholders Participate in emergency management forums, exercises, post-event workshops and reviews. Role requirements/qualifications: The successful candidate will possess: Strong comprehension, evaluation and analysis skills Well-developed written and oral communication skills The ability to produce high quality work within tight deadlines Excellent time management skills and the flexibility to re-prioritise work in response to an unpredictable and dynamic environment The ability to gain a Certificate of Suitability for AFP Building Access Previous planning, emergency response, and/or logistics experience will be highly regarded. • Tue, 26 MarAPS
Youth Peer Worker Disaster Recovery » Mansfield Area, Shepparton Region - Mansfield Shire Council is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and community focused individual to take up the role of Youth Project Officer Disaster Recovery aged between 16-25. The role will facilitate input to the overall project direction by local young people through the project reference group and developing engaging local projects and activities to aid disaster recovery work from bushfires. Reporting to the Coordinator Economic Development Tourism, Events & Youth Service, the Youth Project Officer Disaster Recovery is responsible for participating in the Coalition Partnership of the Future Proof Project including in the regular community of practice meetings, facilitating training for local young people in collaboration with project lead YACVic. The officer will work alongside other partners to assist local young people in accessing and undertaking qualifications and supporting young people to take on traineeships and jobs in line with their qualifications. Remuneration will be based on Band 3 classification $63,377.60 per annum ($32.0737 per hour ) plus superannuation of the Mansfield Shire Council Enterprise Agreement 2022. This role is a Fixed Term, Full Time contract till December 2024. Applications will close at 5.00pm on Monday 1 April 2024. For more information about this role please refer to the position description and the Information for Applicants page of Council's website here. For a confidential discussion regarding the position please contact Gareth MacDonald, Coordinator Economic Development Tourism, Events & Youth Service on 03 5775 8520. • Tue, 26 MarMansfield Shire Council
Database Administrator - Remote » Melbourne, Melbourne Region - Work options: Hybrid Key Responsibilities: Oversee the maintenance and security measures of company databases. Monitor database performance, conduct regular performance tuning, and optimize queries for maximum efficiency. Install, configure, and upgrade database software and related tools. Develop and implement database backup and recovery strategies to ensure data reliability and minimize downtime. Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as database backups, index rebuilding, and statistics gathering. Manage databases in cloud environments, specifically AWS and Azure, ensuring optimal performance and security. Execute disaster recovery operations and ensure continuous data availability. Required Qualifications: Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in database administration. Strong expertise in PostgreSQL database management. Proven track record of managing databases in cloud environments, including AWS and Azure. Experience with disaster recovery planning and execution. Familiarity with performance optimization and troubleshooting in a banking or financial services context. • Mon, 25 MarNixil
Disaster Recovery Analyst » Docklands, Melbourne - Our Organisation At Melbourne Water we love water and love life. What we do makes a vital contribution to Melbourne’s famous lifestyle. We achieve this by supplying high quality drinking water, providing outstanding sewerage services, integrating drainage systems, building resilience to flooding and by enhancing our waterway and land for greater community use. At Melbourne Water, we are in the ‘Decade that Matters’ and we’ve got some ambitious goals to achieve. It’s a pride we share in helping to make greater Melbourne a fantastic place to live. The Role Reporting to the Manager Operations, the Disaster Recovery Analyst is responsible for the delivery, scheduling and testing of Melbourne Water’s IT Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) and Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to ensure reliable, safe and consistent IT capability during a disaster or BCP event, with the support of third party managed service providers, professional service providers and other teams within the business. This will be achieved through: Implementing DRP and BCP support services for corporate enterprise systems and infrastructure. Establishing DRP and BCP test schedules for IT services, systems, end-user computing, applications, infrastructure, data centre, telecommunications, to ensure that recovery plans are tested and ensure their currency and effectiveness. Ensuring recovery strategies and plans are regularly reviewed, updated and validated, through engagement with system owners. Defining roles, responsibilities and authorities to activate disaster recovery plans. Financial management of DR and BCP testing activities. Development and ownership of procedures to ensure new applications, systems and infrastructure are integrated into the IT DR and BCP. Your Skills and Experience ITIL Foundation and/or Practitioner or equivalent Excellent understanding of service management delivery methodology, frameworks and best practice Budget management experience Experience with performance management of external IT service providers and suppliers Experience in Disaster Recovery/ Business Continuity and facilitating disaster recovery exercises and events Excellent oral and written communication skills Knowledge of NIST and ISO standards, Victorian government legislation and regulatory authorities Your demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills particularly your ability to manage relationships with internal teams and vendors will be keys to this role. For more information, please see the attached Role Mandate. Culture at Melbourne Water We take enormous pride in cultivating a culture that holistically benefits our team and the wider Melbourne community. The pillars of our culture are based on Flexibility, Impact, Growth & Development, and People. We are committed to flexible working in a variety of manners including hybrid work, varied start/finish times, purchased leave, part time work, and 9-day fortnights. We understand that Melbourne Water and our customers are benefitted by enabling balance in work and life. Make an impact as part of a passionate team doing meaningful work to enhance life and livability in Melbourne. We relish learning and challenging the status quo for continuous growth. Perpetual and varied opportunities for learning and development are offered in a variety of manners - from formal development programs, digital learning content and lunch & learns; to visiting our sites and getting to see our initiatives and projects first hand. People are the foundation for all that we do. Our people are warm, welcoming, and inclusive. We welcome applications from everyone, including people with disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI community, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Melbourne Water welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. How to apply Click on the "apply" button and complete the online application form. Closing date: 9 April 2024 at 11:55pm AEST • Mon, 25 MarMelbourne Water
Disaster Management Support Officer » Adelaide CBD, Adelaide - Department for Health and Wellbeing - Public Health - Public Health Planning and Response (PHPR) Salary: $75,430 to $79,070 - ASO4 - Full Time / Ongoing appointment Overview: The Disaster Management Support Officer is accountable to the Director for: Operational business planning, and management of human resource administration, preparing briefings, letters and reports for DMB. Facilitating and coordinating the provision of professional and confidential business support to DMB. Providing administrative support and executive officer support to a range of committees as required. Ensuring access to, and the administration of, operational disaster management systems that support incidents (ICT applications, distribution lists, rosters and building accesses for example). Monitoring and leading continuous improvement in key branch operational processes and administrative systems. Drafting workforce and organisation structure related correspondence for Senior Management. Undertaking project and investigative work when required. Provide business administrative support to Incidents or Emergencies under the direction of the incident manager or commander. The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 861946 Criminal History Screening Requirement A National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment) Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact) SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Special Conditions The incumbent may be required to participate in an after-hours on-call roster; some out-of-hours work will be required. Intrastate/interstate travel may be required. Must be ready and willing to assist in managing disease outbreaks within the community which may include travel within South Australia. Enquiries Business Support Officer Phone: 7425 5890 E-mail: Health.PHCDCBusinessSupportsa.gov.au Application Closing Date Monday, 08 April 2024 - 11.55PM Attachments 861946 - Disaster Management Support Officer - Public Health - Role Description.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines • Mon, 25 MarSA Health
Disaster Management Support Officer » Adelaide, Adelaide Region - Job no: 861946 Work type: Full time Location: Adelaide CBD Categories: Administration and Clerical, Emergency Services, Public Health Department for Health and Wellbeing – Public Health – Public Health Planning and Response (PHPR) Salary: $75,430 to $79,070 – ASO4 – Full Time / Ongoing appointment Overview: The Disaster Management Support Officer is accountable to the Director for: Operational business planning, and management of human resource administration, preparing briefings, letters and reports for DMB. Facilitating and coordinating the provision of professional and confidential business support to DMB. Providing administrative support and executive officer support to a range of committees as required. Ensuring access to, and the administration of, operational disaster management systems that support incidents (ICT applications, distribution lists, rosters and building accesses for example). Monitoring and leading continuous improvement in key branch operational processes and administrative systems. Drafting workforce and organisation structure related correspondence for Senior Management. Undertaking project and investigative work when required. Provide business administrative support to Incidents or Emergencies under the direction of the incident manager or commander. The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 861946 Criminal History Screening Requirement A National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment) Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact) SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Special Conditions The incumbent may be required to participate in an after-hours on-call roster; some out-of-hours work will be required. Intrastate/interstate travel may be required. Must be ready and willing to assist in managing disease outbreaks within the community which may include travel within South Australia. Enquiries Business Support Officer Phone: 7425 5890 E-mail: Health.PHCDCBusinessSupportsa.gov.au Application Closing Date Monday, 08 April 2024 - 11.55PM Attachments Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines Advertised: 23 Mar 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time Applications close: 08 Apr 2024 Cen. Australia Standard Time • Sun, 24 MarSA Health
Disaster Management Support Officer » Adelaide, Adelaide Region - SA Health Job reference: 861946 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Ongoing Eligibility: Open to Everyone Department for Health and Wellbeing – Public Health – Public Health Planning and Response (PHPR) Salary: $75,430 to $79,070 – ASO4 – Full Time / Ongoing appointment Overview: The Disaster Management Support Officer is accountable to the Director for: Operational business planning, and management of human resource administration, preparing briefings, letters and reports for DMB. Facilitating and coordinating the provision of professional and confidential business support to DMB. Providing administrative support and executive officer support to a range of committees as required. Ensuring access to, and the administration of, operational disaster management systems that support incidents (ICT applications, distribution lists, rosters and building accesses for example). Monitoring and leading continuous improvement in key branch operational processes and administrative systems. Drafting workforce and organisation structure related correspondence for Senior Management. Undertaking project and investigative work when required. Provide business administrative support to Incidents or Emergencies under the direction of the incident manager or commander. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 861946 Criminal History Screening Requirement A National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment) Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact) SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Special Conditions The incumbent may be required to participate in an after-hours on-call roster; some out-of-hours work will be required. Intrastate/interstate travel may be required. Must be ready and willing to assist in managing disease outbreaks within the community which may include travel within South Australia. Enquiries Business Support Officer Phone: 7425 5890 E-mail: sa.gov.au Application Closing Date Monday, 08 April 2024 - 11.55PM Attachments Flexibility Statement The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. • Sun, 24 MarSA Health
Disaster Management Support Officer » Adelaide, SA - : $75,430 to $79,070 - ASO4 - Full Time / Ongoing appointment Overview: The Disaster Management Support Officer is accountable to the... to, and the administration of, operational disaster management systems that support incidents (ICT applications, distribution... • Sun, 24 MarSA Health$75430 - 79070 per year
Senior Project Officer, Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) » Adelaide CBD, Adelaide - Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospitals – Elizabeth Vale and Modbury Salary : $106,512 - $115,137 p.a. – ASO7 - Temporary Full-Time, up to 6 months About Us: The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) provides care for more than 400,000 people living in the northern metropolitan area of Adelaide and boasts newly redeveloped wards and Emergency and Outpatient Departments, with plans for the addition of more brand-new facilities in the near future. NALHN provides a full range of high-quality medical, surgical, maternity, diagnostic, emergency and support services. NALHN offers a range of primary health care services across the northern metropolitan area of Adelaide, with a focus on providing preventive and health promoting programs in the community, and transition and hospital substitution and avoidance programs targeted at chronic disease and frail aged. With a workforce of almost 6,500 employees, NALHN works to ensure quality and timely delivery of health care, whilst building a highly skilled, engaged and resilient workforce based on a culture of collaboration, respect, integrity and accountability. Our core values of respect, integrity and accountability underpin our commitment to provide excellence in care, innovation, creativity, leadership and equity in service provision and health outcomes to the Northern area communities. At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows. Benefits of working at NALHN: From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network. Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Across SA Health there are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and career at any of our metropolitan or regional sites. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas. About You: Are you a dedicated, compassionate, enthusiastic and experienced Project Officer looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture. In this role you will have strong interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to successfully problem solve, resolve conflicts and negotiate, including the ability to engage in difficult conversations, whilst building and maintaining relationships. An ability to effectively manage multiple, diverse and competing priorities and demonstrated resilience within a stressful and complex environment is essential to this role. About the Role: An exciting opportunity is presented to work within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as a Senior Project Officer - Security Of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) within the Disaster Resilience Unit. Reporting to the Manager, Disaster Resilience the Senior Project Officer – SOCI is responsible for planning, implementation, and evaluation of the organisational response to the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act 2018 which mandates compliance obligations, and ensure the establishment of a fit-for-purpose Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program (CIRMP), which covers the relevant key areas, and as specific to NALHN’s identified critical assets: Cyber and information – risks to digital systems, computers, data sets and networks that underpin critical infrastructure. Personnel – risks posed by critical workers who have the access and ability to disrupt the functioning of the asset. Supply chain – disruption to critical supply chains leading to a relevant impact on the critical infrastructure asset. Physical and natural – physical risks to parts of the asset critical to the functioning of the asset, including physical access to sensitive facilities or natural hazards. While subject matter expertise in the above four areas is highly desirable, we welcome applications from candidates with strong project management and communication skills, as comprehensive training and support will be provided to successfully navigate the specific requirements of the role. Joining the Disaster Resilience Unit (DRU) offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding NALHN's healthcare operations. The DRU is committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. This is an exciting time to be part of the unit, contributing to meaningful projects that enhance disaster resilience and protect vital assets within our community. The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check. Check(s) National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (general employment) Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances) SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 861875 Enquiries Declan Overton Manager, Disaster Resilience Unit Phone: 0435 032 223 E-mail: declan.overton2sa.gov.au Application Closing Date 5 April 2024 - 11.55PM Attachments 861875 - Senior Project Officer, Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) - ASO7 - role description.pdf Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information. • Sat, 23 MarSouth Australia Health Careers
Disaster Management Officer » Adelaide CBD, Adelaide - Department for Health and Wellbeing - Public Health - Disaster Management Branch (DMB) Salary: $97,022 to $102,626 - ASO6 - Full Time / Term Contract up to 9 Months Overview: The Disaster Management Branch (DMB) provides strategic leadership and direction for SA Health's preparedness for and response to major incidents, emergencies and disasters ensuring the department fulfils its role in these events in the state, nationally or internationally. The DMB is responsible for the development and implementation of the SA Health Disaster Management Policy Directive and facilitates the national and state emergency management agenda within SA Health including the development of disaster plans and the implementation of a range of education, training and exercise programs. The Disaster Management Officer is accountable to the Director for: Leading, developing and coordinating training education and exercise programs across the disaster management portfolio Supporting the development and implementation of SA Health's Business Continuity Management (BCM) Program Supporting the development and implementation of SA Health's disaster management program Developing and maintaining a robust 'fit for purpose' Training and Exercising framework for SA Health. Participating in emergency response and coordination Developing and implementing incident response systems, processes and doctrine that relate to DHWs obligation to fulfill incident management under State and Health arrangements. Providing expert advice on disaster management to SA Health and other government and non-government clients and stakeholders and contributing to the development and exchange of information relevant to the disaster management sector. The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 861950 Criminal History Screening Requirement A National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving 'Unsupervised Contact with Vulnerable Groups' is required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact) SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Special Conditions Intrastate/interstate travel may be required. Must be ready and willing to assist in managing disease outbreaks within the community which may include travel within South Australia. Meet immunisation requirements as outlined by the Immunisation for Health Care Workers in South Australia Policy Directive. The incumbent will be required to participate in an after-hours on-call roster, as the Emergency Management Duty Officer, including some out-of-hours work, and may be required to participate in emergency operations as a member of the State level incident management team (IMT). Enquiries Business Support Covid Ops Phone: 7425 5890 E-mail: Health.COVIDOpsBusinessSupportsa.gov.au Application Closing Date Saturday, 06 April 2024 - 11.55PM Attachments 861950 - Disaster Management Officer - Public Health - Role Description.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines • Sat, 23 MarSA Health
Chief Superintendent (FSCSI) Rural Fire Service » Brisbane, Brisbane Region - About us As an emergency service agency, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is responsible for ensuring the safety of people and property across Queensland through the provision of effective prevention, preparation, response, and recovery activities across a range of emergency situations. QFES is the primary provider of fire, rescue and emergency management programs and services throughout Queensland. The department encompasses the Fire and Rescue Service, disaster management services, the Rural Fire Service (RFS) and the State Emergency Service and supports other volunteer groups providing emergency response to Queenslanders. Purpose of the role The RFS, as bushfire experts, lead and manage a range of operational and organisational functions primarily directed at supporting approximately 33,000 volunteers and rural fire brigades. These brigades provide fire management, mitigation, and response services for rural and semi-rural communities and some urban fringe areas across the state. In addition to responding to fires and supporting other brigades and emergency services during emergency disasters, volunteer brigades undertake a range of planning and preparation activities. These activities ensure communities are well prepared for the bushfire season and include community education, hazard reduction, and mitigation activities aimed at reducing the risk from fire to people and property. The Permit to Light Fire system ensures the controlled use of fire in the landscape across the state is largely implemented by volunteer fire wardens. The position of Chief Superintendent, RFS is responsible for ensuring timely and appropriate provision of support to volunteers and brigades, and protecting and serving the community by providing operational oversight in response to large-scale rural fires and other emergency incidents (in particular, those of a complex nature), and ensuring the safety of staff, volunteers, and the community through provision of enabling infrastructure, forward planning insights, and capability development. Location This is a state-wide process with multiple vacancies across Queensland. Vacancies could be available in the following locations: Tablelands Townsville Rockhampton Maryborough Kedron Ipswich Toowoomba During the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide your location preferences. Not all locations may be currently available. Please note, this recruitment process will be used to fill vacancies that emerge at these locations for the next 12 months. Key requirements Mandatory requirements Hold a current valid Blue Card (from Blue Card Services). Minimum C Class Driver's licence (non-restricted). QFES Applicants Internal applicants must provide evidence that they are eligible for appointment in accordance with the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Employee Award -State 2016. External Applicants External applicants must have suitable contemporary fire and organisational management experience within an emergency service or fire management agency to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, QFES. Highly desirable requirements Postgraduate qualification relevant to the role and senior officer rank, while not mandatory will be highly regarded. Demonstrated ability to provide operational leadership and management control of large-scale rural fire incidents. Demonstrated strategic leadership skills with a capacity to understand the needs of volunteers, in a geographically diverse organisation with changing environmental, social, and demographic pressures. Demonstrated management and leadership skills to continually improve service delivery and organisational capabilities in line with government priorities to meet future demands through the effective management of human and physical services delivered through a regional service delivery model. Experience with the concepts, strategies and issues associated with managing rural fire service / bushfire prevention and or control organisation particularly in a volunteer environment, including knowledge of or experience in resource management appropriate to volunteers for the prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery phases in community support. Demonstrated ability and understanding of best practice policies and procedures when managing a diverse workforce incorporating volunteers, where strategic oversight and coordination has been utilised to assist with the continuity of service delivery and development of operational teams. Special requirements The incumbent may be a member of the Incident Control Centre, Regional Coordination Centre or a Liaison Officer as directed by their RFS Supervisor. Be an active member of the Local and District Disaster Management Groups and/or equivalent Disaster Management authorised committee and represent the RFS and QFES to support the development of initiatives and activities that support the disaster management strategies of Queensland. Hours of duty applicable to this role are pursuant to the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Employees Award - State 2016 and QFES Certified Agreement 2022. Work hours are flexible to meet functional demands - for example, positions that require flexible arrangements for working with volunteers and other shift workers. It is expected that the incumbent may participate in an out-of-hours on-call roster during emergency operations. This may require work outside of normal hours (e.g. night shift), including weekends, working extended hours and may include deployment to other parts of the state. Your key accountabilities Your part in the ongoing success of our department in providing frontline services for the Rural Fire Service, will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to: Lead, manage, and coordinate complex RFS operations and resources during large-scale rural fires and other emergency incidents within Queensland as required. Represent RFS at complex multi-agency events, provide strategic emergency management of the impacts on the community, and have full authority for the deployment of all resources within the region in which the incident is located. Undertake duties in managing the State Operations Centre and support with statewide management of bushfire operations involving activation of State and/or Regional Operation Centres or field as required. Support Executive leaders with the statewide management of bushfire operations and take a suitable leadership role at a departmental level during disaster operations to ensure interoperability across services and disaster management capabilities. Oversee state, regional or district operations and ensure the effective delivery of services through the best utilisation of the human, financial and capital resources of the operational unit. Lead the dissemination of communication within the workplace to ensure effective engagement across regions and areas, other emergency services providers, government and non-government agencies, the media, and the community. Manage, prepare, and review complex reports, briefs, submissions, including confidential and sensitive rural fire management matters and/or issues in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and processes. Provide expert advice to the executive leaders on service planning, development of standards, community awareness initiatives, corporate governance issues, and lead and guide staff in providing high-quality support services to internal and external stakeholders. Provide strategic design input and lead the implementation of programs to provide increased staff and volunteer capability, capacity, and performance, including the development of training standards and business rules that are consistent with operations. Manage human, financial (including budget and forecasting), and physical resources ensuring client service and performance management drives a culture of accountability and fairness and encourages and enables teams and individual staff to meet challenges, develop skills and achieve results. Capabilities To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the "key accountabilities" for this role: Leadership Competency Stream - Program Leader (leading teams and/or projects) Vision Leads strategically Stimulates ideas and innovation Leads change in complex environments Makes insightful decisions Results Develops and mobilises talent Builds enduring relationships Inspires others Drives accountability and outcomes Accountability Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces Pursues continuous growth Demonstrates sound governance Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFES shared values: Respect Integrity Trust Courage Loyalty • Fri, 22 MarQueensland Government
Senior Backup Administrator | Full-time Permanent » Canberra Region, Australian Capital Territory - Closes: 04 April 2024 Classification: Information Technology Officer Class 2/Senior Information Technology Officer Grade C Salary: $95,746 - $128,465 plus superannuation Position No: 04566, several Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Advertised (Gazettal date): 21 March 2024 Contact Officer: Raymond Mills on act.gov.au or (02) 6207 0 Details: Digital, Data and Technology Solutions (DDTS) is seeking a skilled and experienced person to join the Cloud and Platform Services team as a Senior Information Technology Officer Grade C, Senior Backup and Disaster Recovery Specialist, and Information Technology Officer Class 2, Backup and Disaster Recovery Team Members. The successful applicants will work within a small team of technical specialists who administer an established, multi-site backup platform across the Territory's multi-tenant Hybrid Cloud environment. They will work collaboratively with other technical specialists, vendors, and ACT Government directorates, to enable day-to-day operation of the platform. They will perform management, monitoring and maintenance of the data backup and retrieval systems protecting the ACT Whole Of Government (WhOG) environment, and perform administrative duties enabling a wide range of client systems. The Senior Backup and Disaster Recovery Specialist will be required to effectively communicate and liaise with a broad range of stakeholders at all levels of the DDTS organisation, as well as the organisations we enable. The role will also engage broadly to support the organisational objectives of the Technology Services Branch (TSB) and be a key contributor to the enablement of hybrid service delivery and design thinking in DDTS. The Backup and Disaster Recovery team members will assist the Senior Backup and Recovery Specialists by providing operational support for the platform and managing Backup infrastructure used by the ACT Government which includes a range of backup and data storage technologies. Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD) supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply. Hear about CMTEDD from some of our staff. For further information please see the position descriptions attached. Eligibility/Other Requirements: Relevant experience in Backup, Restore and Disaster Recovery infrastructure management, vendor certifications and/or demonstrated experience in the field would be highly advantageous. Possessing an Infrastructure Technology Information Library (ITIL) Foundation Certificate or strong knowledge of ITIL and how to apply the ITIL framework in an enterprise organisation. Relevant experience with VMWare ESX, Windows Server, Microsoft Azure and similar products and services. Current Australian Driver's license would be highly advantageous. This role is a designated Position of Trust and requires you to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) Negative Vetting Level One security clearance, which will be sponsored by the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate. To be eligible for an NV1 security clearance, you must be an Australian citizen. If you are not successful in obtaining a Security clearance, your employment in the role will not commence. If already commenced, your employment will be terminated. Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Working from home in a hybrid arrangement may form part of the flexible work arrangements for this position. This position will be based in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. We may appoint to this position based on application and referee report alone. How to Apply: Please review the Position Description and submit a pitch, no longer than four pages, addressing the "What you require" section of the Position Description. Please ensure you outline how you would use your skills, knowledge and experience to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role to a high standard. Please provide a current curriculum vitae including details of two referees (including your current supervisor where possible). Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. LI-DNI • Fri, 22 MarChief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate ACT
Disaster Management Officer » Adelaide, SA - Department for Health and Wellbeing - Public Health - Disaster Management Branch (DMB) Salary...: $97,022 to $102,626 - ASO6 - Full Time / Term Contract up to 9 Months Overview: The Disaster Management Branch (DMB) provides strategic... • Thu, 21 MarSA Health$97022 - 102626 per year
Senior Backup Administrator Full-time Permanent » Australian Capital Territory, Australia - Digital, Data and Technology Solutions (DDTS) is seeking a skilled and experienced person to join the Cloud and Platform Services team as a Senior Information Technology Officer Grade C, Senior Backup and Disaster Recovery Specialist, and Information Technology Officer Class 2, Backup and Disaster Recovery Team Members. The successful applicants will work within a small team of technical specialists who administer an established, multi-site backup platform across the Territory's multi-tenant Hybrid Cloud environment. They will work collaboratively with other technical specialists, vendors, and ACT Government directorates, to enable day-to-day operation of the platform. They will perform management, monitoring and maintenance of the data backup and retrieval systems protecting the ACT Whole Of Government (WhOG) environment, and perform administrative duties enabling a wide range of client systems. The Senior Backup and Disaster Recovery Specialist will be required to effectively communicate and liaise with a broad range of stakeholders at all levels of the DDTS organisation, as well as the organisations we enable. The role will also engage broadly to support the organisational objectives of the Technology Services Branch (TSB) and be a key contributor to the enablement of hybrid service delivery and design thinking in DDTS. The Backup and Disaster Recovery team members will assist the Senior Backup and Recovery Specialists by providing operational support for the platform and managing Backup infrastructure used by the ACT Government which includes a range of backup and data storage technologies. Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD) supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply. Hear about CMTEDD from some of our staff. For further information please see the position descriptions attached. Eligibility/Other Requirements: Relevant experience in Backup, Restore and Disaster Recovery infrastructure management, vendor certifications and/or demonstrated experience in the field would be highly advantageous. Possessing an Infrastructure Technology Information Library (ITIL) Foundation Certificate or strong knowledge of ITIL and how to apply the ITIL framework in an enterprise organisation. Relevant experience with VMWare ESX, Windows Server, Microsoft Azure and similar products and services. Current Australian Driver's license would be highly advantageous. This role is a designated Position of Trust and requires you to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) Negative Vetting Level One security clearance, which will be sponsored by the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate. To be eligible for an NV1 security clearance, you must be an Australian citizen. If you are not successful in obtaining a Security clearance, your employment in the role will not commence. If already commenced, your employment will be terminated. Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Working from home in a hybrid arrangement may form part of the flexible work arrangements for this position. This position will be based in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. We may appoint to this position based on application and referee report alone. How to Apply: Please review the Position Description and submit a pitch, no longer than four pages, addressing the "What you require" section of the Position Description. Please ensure you outline how you would use your skills, knowledge and experience to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role to a high standard. Please provide a current curriculum vitae including details of two referees (including your current supervisor where possible). Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. • Thu, 21 MarACT Government
Senior Manager, Disaster Recovery Management » Macquarie Park, NSW - us innovate and create strong connections with our customers. The Senior Manager, Disaster Recovery should have a passion... for impactful business resilience planning particularly in Disaster Recovery (DR) along with a desire to relentlessly champion DR... • Thu, 21 MarSingtel
Senior Manager, Disaster Recovery Management » Macquarie Park, NSW - experiences of our people help us innovate and create strong connections with our customers. The Senior Manager, Disaster... Recovery should have a passion for impactful business resilience planning particularly in Disaster Recovery (DR... • Thu, 21 MarSingtel
Principal Policy Officer » Brisbane CBD, Brisbane - Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Policy & Planning Classification AO7 Workplace Location Brisbane - North Job ad reference QLD/552460/24 Closing date 03-Apr-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration 9 months with possible extension Contact person Amanda Wanda Contact details Mobile: 0437 541 582 Access the National Relay Service The core capability requirements for this role are: Undertake strategic research and analysis and prepare high level advice on disaster management related government policy, legislation, and systemic issues to senior management. Lead strategic policy projects including the development of submissions, Cabinet submissions, and Cabinet Budget Review Committee submissions on disaster management matters. Research and advise on contemporary policy and legislative matters, based on evidence and best practice locally, nationally and internationally. Prepare a range of written materials including briefing notes, memorandums for approval, project plans, correspondence, discussion papers and reports to a high standard. Develop and maintain productive partnerships with a range of stakeholders to ensure successful codesign, consultation and negotiation on strategic policy and legislative matters. Represent the Emergency Management and Coordination Command through cross-agency coordination on policy matters including on committees and working groups. Role Requirements Technical/ Operational/ Educational experience Knowledge, experience, or qualifications in policy related area(s), and/or disaster management will be highly regarded. Other Capacity to support operational duties during disaster events. This may require work outside of normal hours (e.g. night shift), including weekends, working extended hours and may include deployment to other parts of the State. Applications to remain current for 12 months. Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply. Documents Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below. 552460 24 - Applicant Guide (Word, 143KB) 552460 24 - Role Description (Word, 5.09MB) • Thu, 21 MarQueensland Government
National Situation Room Operations - Information Officers » Australia - National Emergency Management Agency: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was established on 1 September 2022 as a single, accountable Commonwealth authority that delivers a whole-of-nation approach to reducing disaster risk, planning, preparing for, responding to and recovering from all hazards across the emergency management continuum. NEMA works closely with states and territories to deliver the best outcome for communities across Australia. To help communities respond and recover, while preparing Australia for future emergencies, we: Fund programs and initiatives, big and small, that help communities in times of emergency, as well as to recover and prepare, including through disaster recovery funding and the Disaster Ready Fund to help reduce the risk and impact of disasters; Have officers located across Australia, working in partnership with states and territories to support disaster-affected communities to collectively build resilience, reduce risk and harm, and effectively respond to and recover from disasters Provide national leadership to share knowledge, situational awareness, and trends in disaster efforts to inform, guide and shape the national picture and decision-making at the Commonwealth, state and local Government level - including through policy development and strategy to improve risk reduction, resilience and recovery; and Provide round-the-clock all-hazards monitoring and operational coordination for domestic and international emergencies, including supply chain disruptions, critical infrastructure outages, biosecurity risks and widespread cyber-attacks, and through supporting preparedness and response activities, including through the operationalisation of the Australian Government Crisis Management Framework. Overview of the Branch and Section: The Australian Government National Situation Room (NSR) is part of the National Crisis Operation Branch (NCOB) of NEMA's Emergency Management Response Division (EMR). The NCOB provides awareness of unfolding and potential situations (situational awareness), decision support, prediction of potential community impacts (predictive analysis) and impact and consequence assessment for crisis that are emerging or underway. These functions support NEMA Crisis Coordination Teams to prepare for and respond to nationally-significant events through the activation of National Plans and coordination of Australian Government non-financial assistance. The NSR monitors and reports on emerging, current and predicted hazards to support decision making across the Commonwealth, states and territories and industry. The majority of NSR work relates to monitoring and reporting on natural disaster events across Australia (flood, bushfire, cyclone, heatwave and earthquakes), and includes a strong focus on weather forecast and relationships with the Bureau of Meteorology and Geoscience Australia. Under an 'all-hazards' remit, the NSR also conducts monitoring and reporting on security incidents including cyber, significant demonstrations, impacts to critical infrastructure, space weather and space debris re-entry. The NSR issues SMS, verbal and written notifications on all-hazard emergency events to key Government and jurisdictional stakeholders. Increasingly this information is available to our stakeholders through the National Joint Common Operating Picture (NJCOP), a web-based platform which provides decision makers with near real-time, automated, situational awareness and decision support for nationally significant hazard events. The NSR houses the National Security Hotline (NSH), a public facing phone and email line for reporting concerns of national security to law enforcement agencies for further investigation. The NSH operator role is a significant component of the NSR Officer position. About the role: In this role, you will be required to undertake tasks of moderate complexity and work under general direction. You will be accountable for organising your workflow and making decisions within defined parameters made by the Shift Leader. The role may involve responsibility for coaching and training newer and less experienced members of the NSR. The NSR can escalate rapidly from steady state monitoring, to coordination of reporting across current and emerging hazards and disasters. NSR positions are designated shift work roles and the occupants are required to perform duties on a 24/7 rotational roster, including days, nights, weekends and public holidays, and are remunerated in line with these shift work requirements. Staff may be required to perform higher duties to fill operational vacancies. All NSR Officers will be assigned across both 'Operational Support' and 'National Security Hotline' skill sets. Our ideal candidate: We are seeking highly motivated, curious, critical thinkers who enjoy working in a rapidly evolving environment. You will have a high standard of oral and written communication with a developed ability to liaise with, coordinate and support multiple internal and external stakeholders. You must be able to balance multiple priorities and be resilient, responsive, empathetic and flexible. Our ideal candidate will have the ability to pick up new processes and knowledge quickly. Working in the NSR is often high-pressured and unpredictable and is best suited to team players who are flexible, resilient and able to quickly grasp new concepts. A high level of computer literacy will support your work across several online systems including utilising open source media platforms and search terms, databases and incident management systems. An interest in emergency management and natural disasters will drive your ability to learn across a broad scope of subject content. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age people and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential. The key duties of the position include Specific duties/responsibilities: Information Officers in the NSR undertake the following duties: Monitor incoming agency feeds, open source media and the NSR's incident and information systems and interpret and evaluate information to produce briefing products for senior executive decision makers and Australian Government and jurisdictional agencies Take National Security Hotline (NSH) calls relating to matters of national security and accurately record and report that information Prepare and log information accurately into the NSH database and forward to relevant agencies Draft written briefing products based on collected information Develop routine event notifications in the Incident Management System Undertake other tasks related to the role, including project work, as directed by the Shift Manager and Information Manager Participate in the Crisis Coordination Team as required. Role requirements/qualifications: Must have or ability to obtain AGSVA Negative Vetting 1 security clearance and must have the ability to satisfy AFP building access requirements Ability to work as a high performing team member in high pressure situations, with rapidly changing priorities Availability to work full time shift work 24/7 (current rotation is 2 x 12hr days, 2 x 12hr nights, 4 RDO's) Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to apply critical thinking to problem solving Demonstrated ability to navigate information technology applications such as online databases, geospatial products and social media platforms Ability to process content which may be confronting, challenging and or triggering including terrorism, natural disasters, child sexual abuse material, domestic violence and mental health issues. • Wed, 20 MarAPS
National Situation Room Operations - Senior Information Officers » Australia - National Emergency Management Agency: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was established on 1 September 2022 as a single, accountable Commonwealth authority that delivers a whole-of-nation approach to reducing disaster risk, planning, preparing for, responding to and recovering from all hazards across the emergency management continuum. NEMA works closely with states and territories to deliver the best outcome for communities across Australia. To help communities respond and recover, while preparing Australia for future emergencies, we: Fund programs and initiatives, big and small, that help communities in times of emergency, as well as to recover and prepare, including through disaster recovery funding and the Disaster Ready Fund to help reduce the risk and impact of disasters; Have officers located across Australia, working in partnership with states and territories to support disaster-affected communities to collectively build resilience, reduce risk and harm, and effectively respond to and recover from disasters Provide national leadership to share knowledge, situational awareness, and trends in disaster efforts to inform, guide and shape the national picture and decision-making at the Commonwealth, state and local Government level - including through policy development and strategy to improve risk reduction, resilience and recovery; and Provide round-the-clock all-hazards monitoring and operational coordination for domestic and international emergencies, including supply chain disruptions, critical infrastructure outages, biosecurity risks and widespread cyber-attacks, and through supporting preparedness and response activities, including through the operationalisation of the Australian Government Crisis Management Framework. Overview of the Branch and Section: The Australian Government National Situation Room (NSR) is part of the National Crisis Operation Branch (NCOB) of NEMA's Emergency Management Response Division (EMR). The NCOB provides awareness of unfolding and potential situations (situational awareness), decision support, prediction of potential community impacts (predictive analysis) and impact and consequence assessment for crisis that are emerging or underway. These functions support NEMA Crisis Coordination Teams to prepare for and respond to nationally-significant events through the activation of National Plans and coordination of Australian Government non-financial assistance. The NSR monitors and reports on emerging, current and predicted hazards to support decision making across the Commonwealth, states and territories and industry. The majority of NSR work relates to monitoring and reporting on natural disaster events across Australia (flood, bushfire, cyclone, heatwave and earthquakes), and includes a strong focus on weather forecast and relationships with the Bureau of Meteorology and Geoscience Australia. Under an 'all-hazards' remit, the NSR also conducts monitoring and reporting on security incidents including cyber, significant demonstrations, impacts to critical infrastructure, space weather and space debris re-entry. The NSR issues SMS, verbal and written notifications on all-hazard emergency events to key Government and jurisdictional stakeholders. Increasingly this information is available to our stakeholders through the National Joint Common Operating Picture (NJCOP), a web-based platform which provides decision makers with near real-time, automated, situational awareness and decision support for nationally significant hazard events. The NSR houses the National Security Hotline (NSH), a public facing phone and email line for reporting concerns of national security to law enforcement agencies for further investigation. The NSH operator role is a significant component of the NSR Senior Officer position. About the role: You will be required to undertake duties that are moderately complex and complex in nature and operate under limited direction. Work may include supervision of APS4 staff and responsibility for managing staff performance, allocating work and identifying opportunities for on-the-job training. The NSR can escalate rapidly from steady state monitoring, to coordination of reporting across current and emerging hazards and disasters. NSR positions are designated shift work roles and the occupants are required to perform duties on a 24/7 rotational roster, including days, nights, weekends and public holidays, and are remunerated in line with these shift work requirements. Staff may be required to perform higher duties to fill operational vacancies. All NSR Officers will be assigned across both 'Operational Support' and 'National Security Hotline' skill sets. Our ideal candidate: Our ideal candidate will be able to make sound decisions and exercise good judgement and be able to work flexibly and effectively, both as a team member and independently with limited supervision. We are seeking highly motivated, curious, critical thinkers who enjoy working in a rapidly evolving environment. You will have a high standard of oral and written communication with a developed ability to liaise with, coordinate and support multiple internal and external stakeholders. Working in the NSR is often high-pressured and unpredictable and is best suited to team players who are flexible, resilient and able to quickly grasp new concepts. A high level of computer literacy will support your work across several online systems including utilising open source media platforms and search terms, databases and incident management systems. An interest in emergency management and natural disasters will drive your ability to learn across a broad scope of subject content. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age people and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential. The key duties of the position include Specific duties/responsibilities: Senior Information Officers in the NSR undertake the following duties: Monitor incoming agency feeds, open source media and the NSR's incident and information systems and interpret and evaluate information to produce briefing products for senior executive decision makers and Australian Government and jurisdictional agencies Take National Security Hotline (NSH) calls relating to matters of national security and accurately record and report that information Prepare and log information accurately into the NSH database and forward to relevant agencies Approve NSH call reports when required Draft, and supervise the drafting of, written briefing products based on collected information Develop routine event notifications in the Incident Management System Assist the Shift Manager and Information Supervisor in ensuring ongoing development and maintenance of standard operating procedures, guidelines and other tools to ensure consistency and efficiency within the NSR Guide the APS4 Information Officers in delivery of their work and supervise the development of NSR briefing products Undertake other tasks related to the role, including project work, as directed by the Shift Manager and Information Manager Participate in the Crisis Coordination Team as required. Role requirements/qualifications: Must have or ability to obtain AGSVA Negative Vetting 1 security clearance and must have the ability to satisfy AFP building access requirements Ability to work as a high performing team member in high pressure situations, with rapidly changing priorities Availability to work full time shift work 24/7 (current rotation is 2 x 12hr days, 2 x 12hr nights, 4 RDO's) Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to apply critical thinking to problem solving Demonstrated ability to navigate information technology applications such as online databases, geospatial products and social media platforms Ability to process content which may be confronting, challenging and or triggering including terrorism, natural disasters, child sexual abuse material, domestic violence and mental health issues. • Wed, 20 MarAPS
National Situation Room Operations - Information Supervisors » Australia - National Emergency Management Agency: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was established on 1 September 2022 as a single, accountable Commonwealth authority that delivers a whole-of-nation approach to reducing disaster risk, planning, preparing for, responding to and recovering from all hazards across the emergency management continuum. NEMA works closely with states and territories to deliver the best outcome for communities across Australia. To help communities respond and recover, while preparing Australia for future emergencies, we: Fund programs and initiatives, big and small, that help communities in times of emergency, as well as to recover and prepare, including through disaster recovery funding and the Disaster Ready Fund to help reduce the risk and impact of disasters; Have officers located across Australia, working in partnership with states and territories to support disaster-affected communities to collectively build resilience, reduce risk and harm, and effectively respond to and recover from disasters Provide national leadership to share knowledge, situational awareness, and trends in disaster efforts to inform, guide and shape the national picture and decision-making at the Commonwealth, state and local Government level - including through policy development and strategy to improve risk reduction, resilience and recovery; and Provide round-the-clock all-hazards monitoring and operational coordination for domestic and international emergencies, including supply chain disruptions, critical infrastructure outages, biosecurity risks and widespread cyber-attacks, and through supporting preparedness and response activities, including through the operationalisation of the Australian Government Crisis Management Framework. Overview of the Branch and Section: The Australian Government National Situation Room (NSR) is part of the National Crisis Operation Branch (NCOB) of NEMA's Emergency Management Response Division (EMR). The NCOB provides awareness of unfolding and potential situations (situational awareness), decision support, prediction of potential community impacts (predictive analysis) and impact and consequence assessment for crisis that are emerging or underway. These functions support NEMA Crisis Coordination Teams to prepare for and respond to nationally-significant events through the activation of National Plans and coordination of Australian Government non-financial assistance. The NSR monitors and reports on emerging, current and predicted hazards to support decision making across the Commonwealth, states and territories and industry. The majority of NSR work relates to monitoring and reporting on natural disaster events across Australia (flood, bushfire, cyclone, heatwave and earthquakes), and includes a strong focus on weather forecast and relationships with the Bureau of Meteorology and Geoscience Australia. Under an 'all-hazards' remit, the NSR also conducts monitoring and reporting on security incidents including cyber, significant demonstrations, impacts to critical infrastructure, space weather and space debris re-entry. The NSR issues SMS, verbal and written notifications on all-hazard emergency events to key Government and jurisdictional stakeholders. Increasingly this information is available to our stakeholders through the National Joint Common Operating Picture (NJCOP), a web-based platform which provides decision makers with near real-time, automated, situational awareness and decision support for nationally significant hazard events. The NSR houses the National Security Hotline (NSH), a public facing phone and email line for reporting concerns of national security to law enforcement agencies for further investigation. The NSH operator role is a significant component of the NSR Senior Officer position. About the role: In this role, you will be required to undertake work that is complex in nature, work under limited direction and exercise both initiative and judgement in the application of practices and procedures of the NSR. You will be required to manage responsibilities requiring the setting of priorities and managing workflows. The NSR can escalate rapidly from steady state monitoring, to coordination of reporting across current and emerging hazards and disasters. NSR positions are designated shift work roles and the occupants are required to perform duties on a 24/7 rotational roster, including days, nights, weekends and public holidays, and are remunerated in line with these shift work requirements. Staff may be required to perform higher duties to fill operational vacancies. All NSR Officers will be assigned across both 'Operational Support' and 'National Security Hotline' skill sets. The key duties of the position include Our ideal candidate: You will enjoy working in a highly dynamic environment and help build the team's capabilities. Our ideal candidate will also have a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. We are seeking highly motivated, curious, critical thinkers who enjoy working in a rapidly evolving environment. You will have a high standard of oral and written communication with a developed ability to liaise with, coordinate and support multiple internal and external stakeholders. Working in the NSR is often high-pressured and unpredictable and is best suited to team players who are flexible, resilient and able to quickly grasp new concepts. A high level of computer literacy will support your work across several online systems including utilising open source media platforms and search terms, databases and incident management systems. An interest in emergency management and natural disasters will drive your ability to learn across a broad scope of subject content. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age people and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential. Specific duties/responsibilities: Information Supervisors in the NSR undertake the following duties: National Security Hotline (NSH) Provide product pre approval/quality assurance to all NSR products and NSH Reports Oversee NSH operators, provide guidance and advice and ensure calls are being classified correctly, and actioned in a timely manner Manage the daily operations of stakeholder, staff and surge profiles in AD Manager & EasySAP Escalate time critical Information Reports to law enforcement agencies/relevant stakeholders in consultation with Shift Leaders Monitor email, postal, fax and SMS correspondence directed to the NSH and ensure actioned appropriately Action and administer Ethical Standards and other stakeholder calls as required In conjunction with the NSH Support Team, manage the TIPT system, phone and database outages Take NSH phone calls as required Participate in shift handover as required Ability to process content which may be confronting, challenging and or triggering including terrorism, natural disasters, child sexual abuse material, domestic violence and mental health issues. Operations Produce complex/urgent event creation and notifications Assist the Shift Leader in ensuring ongoing development, maintenance and correct implementation of standard operating procedures, guidelines and other tools to ensure consistency and efficiency within the NSR Assist the Shift Leader in managing staffing changes to the NSR Operations roster Participate in Crisis Coordination Teams and internal briefings during an incident when required Undertake project work, as directed by the Shift Leader Assist the Shift Leader to supervise the work of the team Update Delphi distribution lists Ensure NSR inbox actioned accordingly. Other Identify, coordinate and deliver on shift training and upskilling of the team, in collaboration with the NSR Training and Development Manager. Role requirements/qualifications: Must hold or ability to obtain an AGSVA Negative Vetting 1 security clearance and must have the ability to satisfy AFP building access requirements Ability to work as a high performing team member in high pressure situations, with rapidly changing priorities Availability to work full time shift work 24/7 (current rotation is 2 x 12hr days, 2 x 12hr nights, 4 RDO's) Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to apply critical thinking to problem solving Demonstrated ability to navigate information technology applications such as online databases, geospatial products and social media platforms Ability to process content which may be confronting, challenging and or triggering including terrorism, natural disasters, child sexual abuse material, domestic violence and mental health issues. • Wed, 20 MarAPS
National Situation Room Operations - Shift Leader » Australia - National Emergency Management Agency: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was established on 1 September 2022 as a single, accountable Commonwealth authority that delivers a whole-of-nation approach to reducing disaster risk, planning, preparing for, responding to and recovering from all hazards across the emergency management continuum. NEMA works closely with states and territories to deliver the best outcome for communities across Australia. To help communities respond and recover, while preparing Australia for future emergencies, we: Fund programs and initiatives, big and small, that help communities in times of emergency, as well as to recover and prepare, including through disaster recovery funding and the Disaster Ready Fund to help reduce the risk and impact of disasters; Have officers located across Australia, working in partnership with states and territories to support disaster-affected communities to collectively build resilience, reduce risk and harm, and effectively respond to and recover from disasters Provide national leadership to share knowledge, situational awareness, and trends in disaster efforts to inform, guide and shape the national picture and decision-making at the Commonwealth, state and local Government level - including through policy development and strategy to improve risk reduction, resilience and recovery; and Provide round-the-clock all-hazards monitoring and operational coordination for domestic and international emergencies, including supply chain disruptions, critical infrastructure outages, biosecurity risks and widespread cyber-attacks, and through supporting preparedness and response activities, including through the operationalisation of the Australian Government Crisis Management Framework. Overview of the Branch and Section: The Australian Government National Situation Room (NSR) is part of the National Crisis Operation Branch (NCOB) of NEMA's Emergency Management Response Division (EMR). The NCOB provides awareness of unfolding and potential situations (situational awareness), decision support, prediction of potential community impacts (predictive analysis) and impact and consequence assessment for crisis that are emerging or underway. These functions support NEMA Crisis Coordination Teams to prepare for and respond to nationally-significant events through the activation of National Plans and coordination of Australian Government non-financial assistance. The NSR monitors and reports on emerging, current and predicted hazards to support decision making across the Commonwealth, states and territories and industry. The majority of NSR work relates to monitoring and reporting on natural disaster events across Australia (flood, bushfire, cyclone, heatwave and earthquakes), and includes a strong focus on weather forecast and relationships with the Bureau of Meteorology and Geoscience Australia. Under an 'all-hazards' remit, the NSR also conducts monitoring and reporting on security incidents including cyber, significant demonstrations, impacts to critical infrastructure, space weather and space debris re-entry. The NSR issues SMS, verbal and written notifications on all-hazard emergency events to key Government and jurisdictional stakeholders. Increasingly this information is available to our stakeholders through the National Joint Common Operating Picture (NJCOP), a web-based platform which provides decision makers with near real-time, automated, situational awareness and decision support for nationally significant hazard events. The NSR houses the National Security Hotline (NSH), a public facing phone and email line for reporting concerns of national security to law enforcement agencies for further investigation. The NSH operator role is a significant component of the NSR Senior Officer position. About the role: The Shift Leader manages a seven person shift team operating in a 24/7 Operational Centre. They ensure Australian Government agencies and other key partners are appropriately briefed on unfolding natural disasters, security and terrorism related incidents or events. The Shift Leader provides strategic direction and advice to their team. They coordinate and clear a suite of routine and incident briefing or notification products. They are able to communicate with high level stakeholders and influence accordingly. The Shift Leader is also responsible for delivery of high level projects and initiatives separate to the work of the shift floor. The Shift Leader is expected to exercise a significant degree of independence and operate under the broad direction of the Director, NSR Operations. The Shift Leader may report directly to Senior Executive across the Australian Government, State and Territory agencies, law enforcement and intelligence communities regarding unfolding incidents out of hours. The NSR can escalate rapidly from steady state monitoring, to coordination of reporting across current and emerging hazards and disasters. NSR positions are designated shift work roles and the occupants are required to perform duties on a 24/7 rotational roster, including days, nights, weekends and public holidays, and are remunerated in line with these shift work requirements. Staff may be required to perform higher duties to fill operational vacancies. All NSR Officers will be assigned across both 'Operational Support' and 'National Security Hotline' skill sets. The key duties of the position include Our ideal candidate: You will have demonstrated resilience, problem solving and coordination skills to deliver to tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment. Have developed leadership skills and role model a positive, collaborative and inclusive team culture and background or experience in emergency management. Whilst this is ideal, it is not essential. We are seeking highly motivated, curious, critical thinkers who enjoy working in a rapidly evolving environment. You will have a high standard of oral and written communication with a developed ability to liaise with, coordinate and support multiple internal and external stakeholders. Working in the NSR is often high-pressured and unpredictable and is best suited to team players who are flexible, resilient and able to quickly grasp new concepts. A high level of computer literacy will support your work across several online systems including utilising open source media platforms and search terms, databases and incident management systems. An interest in emergency management and natural disasters will drive your ability to learn across a broad scope of subject content. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age people and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential. Specific duties/responsibilities: Support the Director of NSR Operations to manage the 24/7 NSR Operations Shift Floor including the National Security Hotline Lead and manage a team to monitor and review information sources, coordination processes and communication channels for Australian Government, State and Territory Government and non-government organisation stakeholders Coordinate and clear daily cross-portfolio input to various Information Reports and products for distribution to senior executive and Portfolio Ministers Deliver high-level projects related to the NSR Coordinate and oversee Australian Government Crisis and Recovery Committee meetings, when called Ensure the ongoing development, maintenance, correct implementation and review of standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency within the NSR Supervise the personal and professional development of the team Develop, foster and maintain mutually beneficial and productive working relationships with key stakeholders (internal/external), state and territory governments, Australian Government and International Partners Demonstrate sound decision making and judgement to provide high level advice and briefing to Senior Executive and Ministers, including the Prime Minister, during a crisis Ability to process content which may be confronting, challenging and or triggering including terrorism, natural disasters, child sexual abuse material, domestic violence and mental health issues. Role requirements/qualifications: Must hold or ability to obtain an AGSVA Negative Vetting 1 security clearance and must have the ability to satisfy AFP building access requirements Ability to lead a high performing team in high pressure situations, with rapidly changing priorities Availability to work full time shift work 24/7 (current rotation is 2 x 12hr days, 2 x 12hr nights, 4 RDO's) Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to apply critical thinking to problem solving Demonstrated ability to navigate information technology applications such as online databases, geospatial products and social media platforms Ability to process content which may be confronting, challenging and or triggering including terrorism, natural disasters, child sexual abuse material, domestic violence and mental health issues. • Wed, 20 MarAPS
Principal Program Officer » Brisbane, Brisbane Region - Queensland is facing a complex future, with disasters and the impact of these serious disruptions ever increasing. At the Office of the Inspector-General of Emergency Management (Office of the IGEM), we are asking the big questions around how the system can work better for Queenslanders. Communications forms a critical part of how we deliver our functions within the Disaster Management Sector. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of delivering best practice communications, engagement and promotional projects that not only share important information out to the sector, but also thoughtfully seeks input from stakeholders and community through a closed-loop approach. Your contribution: Lead key internal and external communications as directed across the business with oversight of strategic communications planning, implementation, and evaluation. Work with the Director Research and Communications to promote effective engagement and communication between the Office of the Inspector-General of Emergency Management (IGEM) and its key stakeholders, taking accountability for supporting stakeholder relationships. Work closely with the Research and Communications team to raise the profile of the organisation as a leader in assurance and research activities and showcase its achievements through effective communication. Develop high quality, accurate and insightful publications, social media content, digital copy, presentations, reports, media, formal correspondence and other communication material. Deliver events and present at meetings to enhance the profile of the organisation. Manage content requirements for the Office of the IGEM website and Intranet. Provide specialist advice to the Office of the IGEM leadership on the organisation's response to emerging issues, including how they are addressed in the context of our relationships. Provide feedback and advice to the Director Research and Communications in relation to any emerging trends or issues of concern to stakeholders with potential to influence the Office. Undertake related projects and other duties of equivalent complexity as required. Applications to remain current for 12 months. • Tue, 19 MarQueensland Government
Regional Director (SO) State Emergency Service » Gold Coast, Gold Coast Region - About us As a department our purpose is to help the community to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from the impact of fire and emergency events. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is the primary provider of fire, rescue and emergency management programs and services throughout Queensland. The department encompasses the Fire and Rescue Service, disaster management services, the Rural Fire Service and the State Emergency Service (SES), and also supports other volunteer groups providing emergency response to Queenslanders. QFES is one department with many services, many capabilities and many partners. Purpose of the role SES is the primary responder for storm and flood events and provide support to other agencies such as Queensland Police Service through performing additional functions including search and rescue, emergency traffic management, and road crash rescue. The SES becomes involved in preparing for, and responding to, many different types of disasters and emergencies. As Regional Director, you will be responsible for providing management and strategic direction to SES programs, including stakeholder management for the region. You will be required to lead regional SES staff and volunteers in support of the QFES objectives. Current QFES employees must apply via their internal careers site. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Key requirements Mandatory requirements Eligible to apply for, or hold a current valid Blue Card (from Blue Card Services). Travel will be a considerable requirement of this role, which may include travel to rural and remote communities. Highly desirable requirements Knowledge and/or experience or qualifications in disaster management. Demonstrated ability to provide operational leadership and management of large-scale incidents using the Australian Inter-service Incident Management System/ Integrated Management System methodology. Special requirements This role is also a designated SES uniformed position; therefore, it is expected the incumbent may possess and/or maintain the necessary skills/expertise or experience to be appointed as an Authorised Rescue Officer in accordance with section 148(2) of the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990. Functions associated with this position require the appointee to participate in an out of hours on-call roster. This may require work outside of normal hours (e.g. night shift), including weekends. Capacity to travel in support of operational requirements. This may require deployment to other parts of the state for an indeterminate period as necessary. Capacity to work extended hours during disaster operations Your key accountabilities Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting key frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to: Provide strategic guidance and direction to enhance the planning, implementation, management, and evaluation of QFES disaster management and SES support programs within the region. Oversee and coordinate strategic staffing issues within the region to assist with the continuity of QFES service delivery. Contribute to the planning, implementation, management and evaluation of whole-of-government and whole-of-department programs and corporate initiatives. Develop, monitor, and evaluate SES management programs and provide regular reports on the achievement of QFES strategic program objectives within the region. Coordinate QFES representation at key forums, committees, conferences, and other events to enhance stakeholder and client understanding, and commitment to disaster management and mitigation programs and objectives. In conjunction with other regional staff, consult and negotiate with peak bodies, other government agencies and non-government agencies to promote disaster management and mitigation best practice. Foster teamwork and assist in the ongoing development of staff through performance, planning and review. Undertake operational duties during emergencies and disasters which may involve intra and interstate deployments at short notice and out of business hours. Capabilities To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the "key accountabilities" for this role: Leadership Competency Stream - Program Leader (leading teams and/or projects) Vision Leads strategically Leads change in complex environments Results Builds enduring relationships Drives accountability and outcomes Accountability Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces Demonstrates sound governance Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFES core values: Respect Integrity Trust Courage Loyalty • Tue, 19 MarQueensland Government
Principal Policy Officer » Kedron, Brisbane - The Queensland Police Service (QPS) Emergency Management & Coordination Command (EMCC) supports locally led and safe, resilient communities throughout Queensland. The Command is focused on enhancing whole of government capability and delivering state level support to disaster operations based on the requirements of the Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements (QDMA). The core capability requirements for this role are: • Undertake strategic research and analysis and prepare high level advice on disaster management related government policy, legislation, and systemic issues to senior management.• Lead strategic policy projects including the development of submissions, Cabinet submissions, and Cabinet Budget Review Committee submissions on disaster management matters.• Research and advise on contemporary policy and legislative matters, based on evidence and best practice locally, nationally and internationally.• Prepare a range of written materials including briefing notes, memorandums for approval, project plans, correspondence, discussion papers and reports to a high standard.• Develop and maintain productive partnerships with a range of stakeholders to ensure successful codesign, consultation and negotiation on strategic policy and legislative matters.• Represent the Emergency Management and Coordination Command through cross-agency coordination on policy matters including on committees and working groups. Role Requirements Technical/ Operational/ Educational experience • Knowledge, experience, or qualifications in policy related area(s), and/or disaster management will be highly regarded. Other • Capacity to support operational duties during disaster events. This may require work outside of normal hours (e.g. night shift), including weekends, working extended hours and may include deployment to other parts of the State. Applications to remain current for 12 months. • Tue, 19 MarQueensland Police Service
Principal Policy Officer » Brisbane, Brisbane Region - The core capability requirements for this role are: - Undertake strategic research and analysis and prepare high level advice on disaster management related government policy, legislation, and systemic issues to senior management.- Lead strategic policy projects including the development of submissions, Cabinet submissions, and Cabinet Budget Review Committee submissions on disaster management matters.- Research and advise on contemporary policy and legislative matters, based on evidence and best practice locally, nationally and internationally.- Prepare a range of written materials including briefing notes, memorandums for approval, project plans, correspondence, discussion papers and reports to a high standard.- Develop and maintain productive partnerships with a range of stakeholders to ensure successful codesign, consultation and negotiation on strategic policy and legislative matters.- Represent the Emergency Management and Coordination Command through cross-agency coordination on policy matters including on committees and working groups. Role Requirements Technical/ Operational/ Educational experience - Knowledge, experience, or qualifications in policy related area(s), and/or disaster management will be highly regarded. Other - Capacity to support operational duties during disaster events. This may require work outside of normal hours (e.g. night shift), including weekends, working extended hours and may include deployment to other parts of the State. Applications to remain current for 12 months. • Mon, 18 MarQueensland Government
Senior Communication & Engagement Officer » Kedron, Brisbane - The Queensland Police Service (QPS) Emergency Management & Coordination Command (EMCC) supports locally led and safe, resilient communities throughout Queensland. The Command is focused on enhancing whole of government capability and delivering state level support to disaster operations based on the requirements of the Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements (QDMA). The core capability requirements for this role are: • Provide accurate and timely advice, prepare, and implement internal and external communication and engagement strategies and produce innovative and creative communication and engagement solutions.• Assist with the delivery of presentations and reports to senior executives in relation to planning, review and implementation strategies.• Prepare and review complex reports, briefing notes, submissions, departmental and other correspondence relating to communication strategies.• Represent QPS and manage liaison and coordination with government and nongovernment stakeholders in the development of communication and engagement plans and policies to support program activities and achieve positive outcomes.• Build and maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to assist with meeting organisational and program objectives.• Undertake research and analysis, interpret, and solve problems to support project implementation and identify opportunities for improvements in processes and service delivery.• Coordinate program launches, displays, events and presentations, including workshops as required. Role Requirements Technical/ Operational/ Educational experience • Knowledge, experience or qualifications in a communications related area (ie. Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing) Other • Capacity to support operational duties during disaster events. This may require work outside of normal hours (e.g. night shift), including weekends, working extended hours and may include deployment to other parts of the State. Applications to remain current for 12 months. • Mon, 18 MarQueensland Police Service
Database Administrator » Bankstown, Bankstown Area - Company description:Here at CBCityThe City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council's in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 21 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents. We are an Award-Winning Council that is regarded as Leader in the Sector including the most innovative company for 2021 and most progressive Council in 2022.Job description:The RoleThe Database Administrator will be responsible managing the performance, integrity and security of databases across Council and will be required to work closely Work closely with the Business System Analysts to ensure all databases and associated systems are running optimally This opportunity will be offered on a permanent full-time basis Duties will include but not be limited to: Managing Council's Database platforms both on-premise and cloud environments (including, SQL, Postgresql. Oracle, Azure SQL database and data services, AWS RDS) Work closely with the Business System Analysts to ensure all databases and associated systems are running optimally Installing, upgrading & configuring MS SQL server and related tools Applying database service packs/security patches Proficiency in implementing and managing backup and recovery solutions for databases, including regular backups, full and incremental backups and point-in-time recovery. Experience in developing comprehensive disaster recovery plans for databases, including backup and recovery strategies, failover procedures, and data redundancy measures. Ability to document test results and recommendations for improving disaster recovery readiness. Perform monitoring, troubleshooting & ongoing performance tuning of databases For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description. You will have: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Science or equivalent qualification. Minimum 3 years hands-on database administration experience, managing SQL Server 2014 (onwards) as well as online databases. Experience in configuration, monitoring and administration of SQL Servers Performance tuning skills A strong understanding of database architecture and design principles. Expertise in developing and implementing disaster recovery plans for databases, ensuring data integrity and continuity in case of system failures or disasters. Proficiency in SQL and scripting languages for automating database tasks and implementing data transformation processes. Demonstrated ability to optimize database performance through indexing, query optimization, and other performance tuning techniques. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including developers, system administrators, and business stakeholders to support database-related initiatives and projects. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot database issues efficiently. The salary range for this opportunity commences at $97,993 (Grade H, Step 1) 11% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience. Click here to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade. What's on offer An Attractive Remuneration Package. Embrace a better work-life balance with our Acrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life. Permanent Full-time position with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options. Contribute to making a positive impact on our community. An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities. Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs For more information, please contact Rodrigo Irigoitia at rodrigo.irigoitiacbcity.nsw.gov.au You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply Now' button and create a login using your email address and upload a: • Resume; and• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role. Applications close on Wednesday, 27 March 2024. CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position. • Fri, 15 MarThe City of Canterbury Bankstown
Senior Manager, Disaster Recovery Management » Macquarie Park, Ryde Area - At Optus, we don’t sit back and let the future happen to us - we’re out there making it. By expanding into new technology and relentlessly improving every day, we’re creating a better tomorrow for all Australians. We believe in the strength of a vibrant, diverse and inclusive workforce where backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people help us innovate and create strong connections with our customers. The Senior Manager, Disaster Recovery should have a passion for impactful business resilience planning particularly in Disaster Recovery (DR) along with a desire to relentlessly champion DR best practices in a highly dynamic and fast paced environment. The individual will work collaboratively with the wider Optus Networks, IT, Satellite and Enterprise teams and be responsible for the governance of Optus’ disaster recovery activities and integration with the broader Optus Business Continuity Management program. The day to day Set consistent standards and processes for disaster recovery in alignment with the existing business continuity framework and existing Group level policies and Optus Standards Validate recovery objectives for critical assets in alignment with business continuity activities Ensure up-to-date disaster recovery plans are in place and tested for critical assets Follow up outstanding issues and actions identified from disaster recovery planning and testing Support the co-ordination of recovery activities in the event of a disaster Provide reporting on the status of disaster recovery activities Drive the continuous improvement of the Disaster Recovery program and framework supporting business strategy Why you are our next Senior Manager, Disaster Recovery Management Degree or equivalent experience in IT, Engineering, Computer Science. ISO 22301, CBCP, BCI or similar certification advantageous Demonstrated experience within risk, resiliences, IT or Network infrastructures teams Experienced with Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity process, managing governance activities Prior experience running workshops with internal SME's, working collaboratively across a variety of functions and able to make critical decisions in a timely manner. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary and performance incentives Discounts to Optus products and services, and to over 400 retailers Australia-wide Training, mentoring and development opportunities (ask us about OptusU) Up to five days of Volunteer Leave per year A “connected” day for you to use to connect to something you are passionate about Hybrid ways of working Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office Sydney Campus; 20mins from CBD via our Optus bus. Our 999 Metro Connect service connecting you to and from Macquarie University Metro Station to Optus Campus every 6-8 minutes, morning and afternoon Keen to see what it’s really like to work at Optus? Search OptusLife on LinkedIn to go behind the scenes At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying ‘yes’ to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email AccessibleRecruitmentoptus.com.au along with your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch. For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit https://www.optus.com.au/about/inclusion-diversity. LI-TJ1 • Wed, 13 MarOptus
Resource Development Lead - Disaster Response Network (DRN) » Sydney, Sydney Region - About the Australian Psychological Society (APS) The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is the foremost professional body and voice for psychological science and practice in Australia. From professional development and support services to advocating in government, we cater to the needs of members and help grow the capacity of the psychology workforce. While in the general public we provide the psychology information and tools people need, ultimately, we serve our purpose of improving the mental health and wellbeing of the Australian population. Stronger Together, Respect in every action, Forward Thinking, Professional Integrity About the Role The Resource Development Lead (DRN) supports the DRN Expansion Project by writing and updating resources for the public. These resources aim to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all Australians. The primary responsibilities for this role will include: Resource Development and Stakeholder Engagement Lead the development of resources that address all facets of psychological recovery and resilience-building. This includes ensuring DRN expansion resources are relevant, evidence-based, and cater to the public. Take full ownership of the writing process, from initial drafting to final updates of resources, ensuring they are aligned with the APS Policy Agenda and serve the intended audience effectively. Conduct comprehensive background research, including desktop reviews, to form a solid evidence base that informs the development of resources. Liaison with both internal and external stakeholders to understand new and existing resource requirements, ensuring feedback is incorporated through iterative editing. Engage with stakeholders to facilitate DRN Expansion project deliverables in accordance with timelines and budget. Project Delivery and Quality Assurance Oversee the end-to-end management of resource development, adhering to best practice processes. This includes planning, stakeholder liaison, content writing, editing, and obtaining necessary approvals. Ensure all resources meet high-quality standards, including content uniqueness, adherence to APA referencing guidelines, and alignment with the APS Design and Tone of Voice. Team Collaboration and Support Actively collaborate with and support the broader DRN Expansion Project team, contributing to overall project outcomes and assisting with additional tasks as directed by the Project Manager. Our Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of psychological science and practice, coupled with exceptional writing skills and a commitment to improving mental health outcomes for all Australians. This position is ideally full time, however we are open to accepting applications from those who could meet the business requirements within a 0.8 FTE capacity. We work in a hybrid model. Most team members currently work from home, with the option to work in our Melbourne CBD office when it suits them, or as the business requires (i.e. for large planning meetings). We are however open to interstate applicants. Key selection criteria Current registration with AHPRA as a psychologist Sound knowledge of psychological science derived through experience working in practice providing psychological services Extensive demonstrated experience in writing professional and/or community resources in the field of psychology, with highly developed written and oral presentation skills Strong experience in research, data analysis & insights, understanding quantitative and qualitative trends and interpreting statistics Extensive experience in project management, planning, and implementation, particularly in initiatives focused on achieving public health and social change A broad knowledge of public health/policy issues with community-wide social impact Ability to implement quality controls, ensuring unique content of work, referencing in line with APA criteria etc Strong attention to detail, good analytical and problem-solving skills Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders Highly effective organisational and time management skills Autonomous self-starter Exceptional communication skills with ability to effectively represent the organisation, collaborate effectively with others and coherently present ideas • Fri, 08 MarThe Australian Psychological Society Ltd
Senior Capability and Training Officer - Predictive Services » Albion, Brimbank Area - Queensland Fire and Emergency ServicesOne QFES. Many Services, Many Capabilities, Many PartnersStatus: Temporary Flexible Full-time Tenure Period: Until 31/12/24Possibility of Extension: YesClassification: AO6 Salary: $4,224.60 - $4,511.20 per fortnightDivision: EM Volunteerism & Cmty Region/Directorate: Emergency Management and Community Capability Work Unit: Predictive Services Location: Albion 4010Closing Date: Midnight 24 March 2024Reference No: QLD_QFES_19645_24 Current QFES employees and volunteers must apply via their internal careers siteAbout usAs a department our purpose is to help the community to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from the impact of fire and emergency events.Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is the primary provider of fire, rescue and emergency management programs and services throughout Queensland. The department encompasses the Fire and Rescue Service, disaster management services, the Rural Fire Service and the State Emergency Service, and also supports other volunteer groups providing emergency response to Queenslanders.QFES is one department with many services, many capabilities and many partners.Purpose of roleThe Predictive Services unit is responsible for decision support capabilities as an enabler to a multi-hazard intelligence function underpinned by networked regional and state capabilities across Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery (PPRR). A function of the unit is the generation of scientifically derived bushfire intelligence that is underpinned by local area knowledge. The team works closely with the scientific community, the Bureau of Meteorology, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), interstate emergency services and land management agencies to provide accurate and enabling intelligence for QFES.Reporting to the Manager, you will be a key member of the team, responsible for developing and delivering training relevant to predictive services capability. You will also be required to ensure specialist and technical training programs that are compliant with the Vocational Education and Training Framework. You will be required to collaborate with other departments and organisations including functions within QFES that support and/or deliver intelligence outputs and products relevant to developing and maintaining operational situational awareness and in meeting decision support requirements in a multi-tiered governance environment.Key requirementsHighly desirable requirementsExperience in developing and/or working within applied intelligence functions and their application in a disaster management and operational management response context.Have attained or willing to undertake nationally recognised training within the predictive services capability, e.g. Fire Behaviour Analyst (FBAN).Qualifications in relevant disciplines, including tertiary qualifications, knowledge and understanding of Queensland Disaster Management Arrangement and/or incident management systems such as Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System.A current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or willing to obtain within a mutually agreed timeframe. Special requirementsIt is expected that the incumbent may participate in an on-call roster. This may require work outside of normal hours (e.g. night shift), including weekends, working extended hours. You may also be expected to take part in deployments intrastate or interstate.Your key accountabilitiesYour part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting key frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:Contribute to the QFES multi-hazard intelligence function to collaboratively determine requirements, collect data and information, process, analyse and disseminate relevant outputs and products across all phases of disaster management and operations.Develop training pathways, products and systems that support competency requirements and/or national accreditation for specialist and technical areas for computer modelling/prediction and science.Provide high-level advice to senior executives and stakeholders on bushfire and all hazard mapping, associated risks and key issues which support disaster management and operations.Coordinate and contribute to the development and implementation of communication and education strategies to effectively liaise between QFES regions, other emergency services, groups and the community. Develop and implement effective networks, governance, policy and doctrine to enhance multi-hazard intelligence capabilities, increasing the departments capacity to integrate and share information.Represent QFES on committees and working parties regarding specialist and technical training and training strategies to ensure they are aligned with industry standards.Prepare timely and well researched briefing papers, submissions and reports relating to multi-hazard intelligence capability and strategies, in accordance with organisational requirements.Participate within a dynamic work environment, fostering teamwork and observing human resource activities including actively participating in performance and development programs.CapabilitiesTo determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the “key accountabilities” for this role:Leadership Competency Stream – Individual Contributor (leading self)VisionStimulates ideas and innovationLeads change in complex environmentsResultsDevelops and mobilises talentBuilds enduring relationshipsDrives accountability and outcomesAccountabilityFosters healthy and inclusive workplacesOnce you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFES shared values:RespectIntegrityCourageLoyaltyTrustWant more information? Please contact Jack Emeleus, Inspector/Manager - Predictive Services on phone 0488 003 632 or email jack.emeleusqfes.qld.gov.au.You can also visit our website to find out more about our organisation.How to applyPlease refer to the QFES Public Service Application Guide [All PS Classifications/Streams and Senior Officer] for information on how to apply for this role. • Fri, 08 MarQueensland Fire and Emergency Services
Senior Project Officer (Disaster Resilience) » Canberra Region, Australian Capital Territory - Do you want to play an important role in building resilience in the management and conservation of our natural environment in the ACT? If so, we would like to hear from you. The ACT Parks and Conservation service is looking for an motivated officer who can work with PCS teams to drive the development of a disaster resilience investment framework for PCS assets. This important project, supported by the Disaster Ready Fund will progress through to June 2025 and improve PCS' understanding of cost-effective, long-term approaches to investment in grey and blue-green assets within the ACT Reserve Estate under changing climates, disaster frequencies and intensities . Working with key stakeholders of PCS, the Directorate and relevant industry professionals, the Resilience Officer will establish governance frameworks, collate information from a range of sources including spatial and assets data, bring officers together for focused workshops and work with industry to develop and deliver a best practice and contemporary methodology for decision making. EPSDD is committed to attracting and retaining people with the skills, knowledge, and behaviours that will ensure we can deliver our Strategic Plan's vision, objectives and strategic indictors. We welcome creative thinkers who can communicate with candour, clarity and respect and have the focus and dedication to help lead projects from conception through to delivery. Our purpose together is to plan and sustain our natural and built environments and make the ACT a place of choice today and into the future. We aim to be informed, connected, adaptive and innovative in everything we do. The position requires knowledge of natural resource management, project management, procurement, assets management and stakeholder management to deliver this key priority for PCS. The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply. Eligibility/Other Requirements Mandatory: Possess and maintain a current driver's licence. Be prepared to wear a uniform. Highly desirable: Tertiary qualifications and/or highly relevant experience in engineering, environmental engineering, natural resource management, ecological restoration, hydrology, soil conservation, or other environmental field. Ability to use ArcGIS and in-field mapping technology. Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately to 30 June 2025, with the possibility of extension. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. nrmjobs.com.au/job/20021105 • Thu, 07 MarEnvironment, Planning and Sustainable Development
Director Regional Delivery » Newcastle Area, Newcastle Region - Company description:NSW Reconstruction AuthorityJob description: An exciting opportunity for an executive to partner with stakeholders to enhance community resilience before and after disasters and deliver community centred recovery. Ongoing full-time opportunity. Role based in Newcastle or Tamworth (other locations negotiable), with flexible/ hybrid working environment. Competitive Total Remuneration Package, commensurate with experience. The NSW Reconstruction Authority is seeking a Director, Regional Delivery to forge dynamic partnerships with Local Government, community leaders, Aboriginal communities and industry stakeholders.The Director, Regional Delivery will work across the Hunter, New England, Northwest and Central Coast regions and will be responsible for collaborating closely with regional partners to improve community resilience before and after disasters and establish partnerships to deliver effective community centred recovery.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to leverage an intimate understanding of local contexts, risks, and vulnerabilities to empower stakeholders with actionable insights, facilitating informed decision-making and seamless service delivery at both local and regional levels.About YouWe are looking for an executive with Experience adeptly navigating diverse stakeholder interests, fostering meaningful relationships and driving consensus to ensure effective disaster preparedness and recovery initiatives. A proven track record in successfully leading regionally dispersed teams. Extensive experience in leading teams through complex and dynamic environments and managing diverse stakeholders. A demonstrated understanding of engaging with Aboriginal Communities, including fostering trust, honouring traditional knowledge and adapting approaches to align with the needs and values of Aboriginal communities. For more information read the full Role Description: Director Regional Delivery. When downloading the role description, you will need to click on 'Free Download' and then 'Slow Speed'. If you have trouble downloading this role description, please try downloading using Microsoft Edge or contact peoplereconstruction.nsw.gov.au and a copy will be sent to you.About the Agency The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster.To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders.Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers: Flexible working practices Contemporary workspaces and technology Access to learning and development opportunities Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app) Workforce that values inclusion Competitive pay and conditions Fitness Passport with a choice of 200 gyms and pools across NSW To ApplyIf excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Applications close Wednesday 20 March 2024 at 11:59PM.Should you require further information about the role please contact Stephen Wills, Executive Director, Recovery via stephen.willsreconstruction.nsw.gov.au or 0477 380 790.Looking for more information or assistance in applying?Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation. Please contact peoplereconstruction.nsw.gov.au if you would like an adjustment to assist you in your applicationA recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months. • Thu, 07 MarDepartment of Communities and Justice
Systems Engineer » Middle Park, Port Phillip - Join us for an enriching journey with our client, a leading British-based confederation of independent NGOs, united in the mission to eradicate global poverty since 1995. We are offering a unique part-time, fixed-term opportunity for a Systems Engineer, working four days a week over six months, with the potential to extend your engagement to a full year. This hybrid role blends remote work with at least two days per week in Melbourne CBD office, providing flexibility within our dynamic work environment. This part-time, fixed-term role offers a remarkable chance to support a worldwide initiative while achieving a balance between your professional and personal life. Position Overview: In the capacity of a Systems Engineer, you will undertake extensive support duties for both customers and systems within our tech operations. Your duties will encompass overseeing our standard operating environments and infrastructure, which includes the successful provisioning, setting up, configuring, running, and upkeep of our systems' hardware, software, and associated infrastructure across both Australian and overseas offices. Your efforts will establish a secure, dependable, and economically efficient tech base, empowering our clients' workforce and volunteers to effect substantial change around the globe. Monitor, triage, and manage Service Desk issues, including applications, peripherals, and devices. Coordinate and ensure quality of services by external partners. Perform preventative and reactive maintenance, system monitoring, performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization. Provide guidance on best practices for application and hardware use. Offer 3rd level support, troubleshoot issues, and escalate to third parties as needed. Maintain system documentation and manage licenses and hardware maintenance. Ensure timely application of updates, patches, and configuration changes. Manage backup operations, disaster recovery testing, and ensure system security. Install, configure, and maintain hardware and software environments. Support cloud services, manage server systems in Azure and AWS. Manage system changes, perform performance reporting, and contribute to disaster recovery and system standards. Implement security controls, manage vulnerabilities, and ensure application security. Project manage system upgrades/implementations and contribute to technology improvement projects. Manage identity and access, ensure compliance with security policies, and maintain organizational phone and server systems security. Supervise third-party support and mentor Service Desk team members. Lead projects for service and infrastructure improvements and integrations. Support technology services team, develop new responsibilities based on professional development goals. Requirements Proven experience in systems engineering, including hardware and software maintenance, performance tuning, and resource optimization. Strong knowledge of cloud services (Azure, AWS) including provisioning, configuration, and optimization. Experience with disaster recovery planning, implementation, and testing. Familiarity with security protocols, vulnerability management, and compliance regulations. Ability to provide high-level support and guidance on application and hardware best practices. Experience with system documentation maintenance and license management. Skilled in project management, particularly in systems upgrades and technology improvement projects. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to triage and manage Service Desk issues efficiently. Experience in identity and access management, ensuring secure and compliant access control. Strong communication skills, with the ability to mentor and lead teams. A commitment to ongoing professional development in systems engineering and technology services. • Tue, 05 MarLogicalis Australia
Senior GIS Data Analyst » Parramatta, Parramatta Area - Are you a skilled GIS Data Analyst that thrives in a dynamic environment where your expertise can make a real difference in communities? Senior GIS Data Analyst | 11 Month Contract | $87.52 p/h inc. Super $78.85 p/h Super 11 Month Contract (Possible Extension) WFH/Parramatta once a week About the team A dynamic team dedicated to leveraging GIS technology to inform disaster adaptation, mitigation, and reconstruction efforts. Their work plays a crucial role in providing valuable insights that shape strategies, planning, and advisory services for disaster risk management initiatives. As a Senior GIS Data Analyst, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful projects, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to cross-government efforts aimed at building resilient communities. About the Role The Senior GIS Data Analyst plays a pivotal role in overseeing the delivery of GIS data, information, and analysis related to disaster risk. This role is integral in providing insights to support the development of strategies, planning, and advisory services for disaster adaptation, mitigation, and reconstruction efforts. Additionally, the incumbent will contribute to various cross-government projects, planning initiatives, and coordination efforts. This role requires you to attend the Parramatta office on Wednesdays, with the rest of the week WFH. Key Responsibilities Manage the delivery of GIS data, information, and analysis related to disaster risk. Provide strategic input to inform the development of disaster management strategies. Lead the development of floodplain assets spatial databases, enhancing disaster preparedness efforts. Collaborate with stakeholders to effectively communicate GIS-related insights and drive decision-making. Ensure the quality and accuracy of deliverables through rigorous quality assurance processes. Operate within tight timelines to meet project deadlines and organizational objectives. About You Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geography, Geoinformatics, Environmental Science, or a related field. Proven experience in managing GIS data and analysis in disaster risk management contexts. Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide workflow and provide direction to team members. Proficiency in GIS software and spatial analysis techniques. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders effectively. Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work under pressure. Benefits of contracting through Ashdown People 5th largest supplier to the NSW Government Get paid weekly Rated 4.9/5 on Google Reviews with over 1200 5⭐ reviews for candidate feedback this year Offer Insurances for ABN Contractors Consistent communication & transparency Detailed onboarding & support Please apply if you are interested. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any question, please contact georginaashdownpeople.com.au or call 0483 907 068. • Mon, 04 MarAshdown Consulting
Senior Project Officer (Disaster Resilience) Full-time Temporary » Australian Capital Territory, Australia - Do you want to play an important role in building resilience in the management and conservation of our natural environment in the ACT? If so, we would like to hear from you. The ACT Parks and Conservation service is looking for an motivated officer who can work with PCS teams to drive the development of a disaster resilience investment framework for PCS assets. This important project, supported by the Disaster Ready Fund will progress through to June 2025 and improve PCS’ understanding of cost-effective, long-term approaches to investment in grey and blue-green assets within the ACT Reserve Estate under changing climates, disaster frequencies and intensities . Working with key stakeholders of PCS, the Directorate and relevant industry professionals, the Resilience Officer will establish governance frameworks, collate information from a range of sources including spatial and assets data, bring officers together for focused workshops and work with industry to develop and deliver a best practice and contemporary methodology for decision making. EPSDD is committed to attracting and retaining people with the skills, knowledge, and behaviours that will ensure we can deliver our Strategic Plan's vision, objectives and strategic indictors. We welcome creative thinkers who can communicate with candour, clarity and respect and have the focus and dedication to help lead projects from conception through to delivery. Our purpose together is to plan and sustain our natural and built environments and make the ACT a place of choice today and into the future. We aim to be informed, connected, adaptive and innovative in everything we do. The position requires knowledge of natural resource management, project management, procurement, assets management and stakeholder management to deliver this key priority for PCS. The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply. Eligibility/Other Requirements: Mandatory: Possess and maintain a current driver’s licence Be prepared to wear a uniform Highly desirable: Tertiary qualifications and/or highly relevant experience in engineering, environmental engineering, natural resource management, ecological restoration, hydrology, soil conservation, or other environmental field Ability to use ArcGIS and in-field mapping technology Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately to 30 June 2025, with the possibility of extension. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. How to Apply: Please submit a written application addressing the selection criteria limiting responses to 350 word per criteria, along with your current Curriculum Vitae, listing two referees and their contact details. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available immediately to 30 June 2025, with the possibility of extension. • Mon, 04 MarACT Government
System Reliability Engineer (Application Support) » North Sydney, North Sydney Area - Who are we Fulcrum Digital is an agile and next-generation digital accelerating company providing digital transformation and technology services right from ideation to implementation. These services have applicability across a variety of industries, including banking & financial services, insurance, retail, higher education, food, health care, and manufacturing. The Role Provide L2 support to production system like application, database, middleware components, infrastructure and network components Manage productions incidents end-to-end within defined SLAs with focus on resolution rather than who caused it. Interact with various stake holders such as Release managers, program leads, service managers, development and test leads Review operational readiness requirements such as monitoring and alerting, log rotation and resilience of the components and report the gaps Provide pre-implementation support with activities such as release notes review and implementation dry runs. Protect production components by running health checks, monitoring latency and memory utilization. Automate day-to day activities and propose changes that improve reliability Participate in CAB and provide feedback on change requests Support the DevOps team in testing the promote pipelines and suggest automation of configuration items. Practice incident management best practices and perform RCA. Participate in disaster recovery tests and operational acceptance tests Analyze the technology stack that makes up the product and optimize recovery time objective. Work with team members spread across and time zones Share knowledge, document improvements and mentor junior resources Requirements Responsibility Matrix Deployments MTF/Prod Maintenance items (including stop/start, Disaster Recovery-related activities, etc.) Monitoring Support TRTs Incident creation CR for changes in MTF/Prod Tools Log Monitoring Tool - Splunk Application Monitoring tool - Dynatrace Ticketing incident/problem management tool - Remedy Linux SQL Dev-ops Basics - CI-CD Basics, Overview of git, Bit bucket, SonarQube, Fortify, CI(Jenkins), ARA, Saltstack, Chef, Artifactory , MC DevOps Tool chain Skills - Linux & Shell Scripting ITIL / ITSM PL/SQL Application Troubleshooting Monitoring Tool - Splunk (preferred), Dynatrace (preferred) or any other monitoring tool Jenkins- CI/CD(Basic) Groovy - good to have Any Cloud - AWS / Azure / PCF - good to have Git basic/bit bucket - good to have Even Framework architecture - good to have Ansible/Chef - good to have • Sat, 02 MarFulcrum Digital

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