Where

Emergency Management Coordinator

Surf Life Saving NSW
East Lismore Full-day Full-time

Description:

Calling applicants located in the Port Macquarie to Gold Coast region.

This is a unique role within SLSNSW Emergency Management Team who co-ordinate and train members in preparation to assist other emergency services, in response to natural disasters across NSW, such as flood rescue and bushfire emergencies.

The Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) is responsible for the support and operational delivery of the organisation’s state-wide emergency management and frontline state operations capability in their relevant region of NSW ( North - Coffs Harbour and surrounding regions ).

Through the delivery of training and services, the EMC will ensure that the organisation is well positioned to meet its obligations under the NSW State Emergency and Rescue Management Act, State Rescue Policy and other relevant State, Region, Local Plans and Sub-Plans. This will be achieved by considering the diverse skills and experience of the organisation’s membership within the respective emergency management region and regularly undertaking capability gap analysis with the respective Branches to identify areas of continuous improvement.

The EMC is a key member of the Emergency Management and State Operations portfolio and supports delivery of the organisation’s frontline state operations capability in the respective region.

What's in for you?

  • Competitive salary

  • Flexible work arrangements

  • Salary packaging and a fully maintained Motor Vehicle and phone

  • Regular professional development opportunities

  • Supportive working environment within a positive and professional team

  • Confidential 24-hour support via our employee assistance program (EAP)

Responsibilities

Emergency Management Framework

  • Maintain a thorough understanding of local and state emergency management policies, plans and guidelines.

  • Ensure that the organisation’s emergency management framework is delivered in a consistent approach

  • Assist in the consultation and guidance of the membership across the respective emergency management region

  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with relevant stakeholders

  • Coordinate and lead emergency management and state operations to respective SLSNSW Branches within the emergency management region

Emergency Management Operations

  • Assist the Manager and Emergency Management team by providing advice and support

  • Assist the organisation’s emergency response by monitoring and assessing incidents in real-time, analysing data and collaborating with relevant stakeholders

  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of emergency response procedures and make recommendations for improvements

  • Lead the delivery of emergency management training and exercises within the emergency management region

  • Represent SLSNSW on external groups (e.g., REMC, LEMC, other committees as required).

  • Ensure interoperability is developed and maintained with other key external agencies

Frontline Operational Support and Professional Development

  • Deliver emergency management and state operations face to face and virtual training and/or assessment services across the respective region

  • Keep up with emerging trends and advances in emergency management and attend training sessions, workshops and conferences as needed

Experience

  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or willingness to obtain within agreed period

  • Knowledge of ASQA and RTO requirements

  • SLSNSW Bronze Medallion (or higher award) or willingness to obtain within agreed period

  • Demonstrated Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • A background within Surf Life Saving and / or thorough understanding of lifesaving operations and/ or emergency services

  • Sound people management, conflict resolution, diplomacy and problem solving skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including public speaking and relationship management skills

  • Project management experience

  • Unrestricted Motor Vehicle Licence required

  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including outside of normal working hours, including response to major emergencies

Main Locations:

  • North – Coffs Harbour, with consideration given to applicants located in the Port Macquarie to Gold Coast region.

Position : Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

How to apply:

  • Click APPLY or visit our website - www.surflifesaving.com.au/get-involved/work-for-us to review the position description

About SLSNSW:

Surf Life Saving NSW is the state’s primary water safety and rescue organisation and one of the largest volunteer movements in the country. We support more than 76,000 members in 129 clubs to serve the community through the provision of beach patrol services, coastal emergency response, training and education, sports and junior development.

Please note that only suitably experienced applicants meeting the above criteria will be contacted and called for interview. Please also note that there is no set close date for applications and interviews will be conducted as required. We thank you for your interest in working with SLSNSW.

31 Mar 2025;   from: uworkin.com

Similar jobs

  • Tweed Shire Council
  • East Lismore
... and proactive Coordinator Enterprise Risk to lead our enterprise risk management services ... a best-practice claims management system and Council's community emergency management requirements. Act as ...
5 days ago
  • Northern NSW Local Health District
  • East Lismore
Description: Make a new start in your career and life. Join a welcoming, supportive healthcare community, with professional development opportunities + more! Employment Type : Permanent - Full Time Position Classification : Admin Off Lvl 5 Remuneration : ...
7 days ago
  • Northern NSW Local Health District
  • East Lismore
Description: Discover the balance. Enjoy more flexibility, diverse career pathways, the opportunity to learn and grow, salary packaging + more. Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3 (63 weeks) Remuneration: ...
17 days ago
  • Northern NSW Local Health District
  • East Lismore
Description: Live and work in a place of great beauty, rich and diverse in culture and creativity. Enjoy a lifestyle that allows time and space to learn and grow. Employment Type : Permanent Part Time Position Classification : Admin Off Lvl 3 Remuneration ...
13 days ago