Description:
Applications Close on Monday, 10 February 2025An exciting opportunity to lead community resilience and recovery initiatives in one of Tasmania’s most beautiful regions
- Opportunity to make a real difference in community disaster preparedness and resilience
- Permanent Full time
- Starting wage $88,868.44 per annum
- On-call allowance paid in addition to the salary
- 14.5% Employer Superannuation
As the Principal Resilience and Recovery you will:
- Work with communities across the Huon Valley to build resilience to future disasters
- Engage with community and stakeholders to build community resilience and enhance local networks
- Support local events and activities that enhance community networks
- Undertake the functions and powers of Municipal Recovery Coordinator
- Plan and manage evacuation centres and recovery centres
- Act as Deputy Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator
The successful applicant will have the following:
- Completion of relevant Diploma or Bachelor level qualification and/or relevant or transferrable extensive practical experience.
- Ability to work independently with a high level of maturity, discretion and judgment
- High-level oral and written communication skills
- knowledge of Asset Based Community Development
- Knowledge of Tasmanian emergency management arrangements
At Huon Valley Council we have:
- Opportunity to work in one of Tasmania’s most scenic regions
- A culture of improvement and togetherness and dedication to driving meaningful change
- Work-life balance with monthly rostered days off and flexible working arrangements
- Continuous professional development with access to personalised development plans and ongoing learning and development
- Be part of an organisation committed to creating a sustainable future for the Huon Valley
Does this sound like you?
To be considered for this role your application must include a resume and a short form application (maximum 2 pages) addressing your ability to meet the role requirements.
Applications that fail to provide a short form application will not be considered.
Pre-employment screening, including a national police check will be required for the preferred candidate.
For further information on this position, including a position description, visit www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au/jobs or contact Angela Barrington, Manager Social Resilience, on (03) 6264 0328.
Your application can be submitted via the website above.