At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead emergency management planning and response to support the Victorian community.
- Company: Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC - a key player in community safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, job security, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunity to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and drive impactful initiatives.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing community resilience during emergencies.
- Qualifications: Experience in emergency management and strong leadership skills required.
The Director, Emergency Management South-East is responsible for leading a unit to deliver on the department's regional emergency management planning, preparedness, relief and recovery responsibilities, ensuring departmental relief and recovery responsibilities and programs are effective and contribute to an integrated whole of department response to support the Victorian community.
The position works closely with the Disability, Fairness and Emergency Management and Community Operations and Practice Leadership Division executive teams, across government and with key stakeholders in the emergency management and social services sector to deliver outcomes that assist to mitigate risk to Victorians before, during and after emergencies.
The position requires a sound understanding of emergency management, government or other relevant organisational environments, program design and delivery, stakeholder and community engagement, budget management, and demonstrated leadership and management capability.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE:
- Lead departmental emergency management planning, preparedness, relief and recovery responsibilities across regions, ensuring departmental relief and recovery responsibilities and programs are effective and contribute to an integrated whole of department response to support the Victorian community and the departmental funded services, agencies and clients.
- Work in partnership with the divisional executive, area teams and other key stakeholders to maintain oversight of department and divisional priorities, challenges, and programs. Ensure emergency management planning, policy and programs are effective and integrated to support the Victorian community and the departmental funded services, agencies, and clients.
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with local government, non-government organisations and the community within the division and beyond to ensure stakeholder engagement in the development of emergency management strategies and initiatives.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs).
Director, Emergency Management South-East employer: Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) is an exceptional employer dedicated to creating equal opportunities for all Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable. With a strong commitment to employee development, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive work culture, DFFH fosters an environment where staff can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the community. Located in Melbourne, this role offers unique opportunities to engage with diverse stakeholders and contribute to vital child safeguarding initiatives.
Contact Details:
Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC Recruitment Team
