Emergency Management Lead

Job no: 495598
Categories: Government and Defence

• Permanent Full-Time Position
• Salary Band 7 ($108,024.34) + Superannuation
• Located at the Monash Operations Centre
• Closing Tuesday 9 September 2025

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

About the Position

To ensure emergency management responsibilities are fulfilled for the organisation in line with the responsibilities outlined in the State Emergency Management Plan and s59G of the Emergency Management Act 2013, key deliverables include the revision of Council’s Municipal and Workplace Emergency Management Plans and sub plans, oversight and governance of the Business Continuity Process, Emergency Planning Committee, and Emergency Control Organisations, as well as being the support lead for emergency management activities for the Municipality.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of the legislative and policy frameworks relating to emergency management
• A demonstrated ability in working cohesively with stakeholders and representatives of various community and government agencies
• Ability to analyse problems, look at alternatives and make informed decisions using professional and technical knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to analysis and model data and undertake innovative problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to show innovation in developing and improving work methods to achieve best practice and resolve issues.
• Knowledge in Business Continuity planning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Requirements

If qualifications are mandatory, please include in this section.

• Tertiary qualification in emergency management and/or public safety or experience in a similar role or lesser qualification with a willingness to obtain Diploma.
• Extensive and diverse knowledge and understanding of key legislation and requirements of Emergency Management legislation, principles and logistics management
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role.
• Experience in continuous improvement, team building and development of technical service levels.
• Demonstrated experience in project management
• Experience in Business Continuity
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence
• Employee Working with Children’s Check (if applicable)
• Satisfactory National Police Check; and
• Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close Tuesday 9 September 2025 at 11:55pm.

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact John Yovanches on 03 9518 3060 or at John.Yovanches@monash.vic.gov.au

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email talent@monash.vic.gov.au

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.