Job Description

Our client is a large and complex public health service organisation in Melbourne's western suburbs, providing a broad range of services to a diverse and growing population. With a significant workforce operating across multiple sites and a wide range of clinical and non-clinical environments, the organisation is committed to maintaining a safe, resilient and well-prepared workplace.

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This is an chance to join an organisation where emergency preparedness, business continuity and employee safety are critical to maintaining essential services and protecting patients, visitors and staff.

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The Role

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We are seeking an experienced Emergency Management Officer to support the organisation's emergency preparedness, response and recovery capability. This role will have a strong focus on evacuation planning, emergency response procedures, exercising and employee training, ensuring people are well prepared to respond effectively to a range of emergency scenarios.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Develop, review and maintain emergency management and evacuation plans across the organisation.
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- Conduct site assessments and identify opportunities to strengthen emergency preparedness and evacuation capability.
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- Develop and deliver emergency management, evacuation and emergency response training to employees, including Wardens and key emergency response personnel.
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- Develop and facilitate emergency exercises, drills and simulations to test organisational readiness and identify areas for improvement.
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- Provide guidance and support to employees and leaders regarding emergency response procedures, evacuation requirements and emergency roles and responsibilities.
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- Support the development and maintenance of Business Continuity and Emergency Management programs.
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- Review emergency managing documentation, procedures and processes to ensure they remain current, practical and fit for purpose.
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- Assess emergency management capability and provide reports and recommendations to address identified gaps.
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- Coordinate emergency response activities and provide support during incidents and exercises where required.
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- Work collaboratively with stakeholders to promote a positive emergency preparedness and safety culture.
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- Maintain awareness of relevant legislation, standards and contemporary emergency management practices.
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Essential Experience & Criteria

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- Relevant experience in emergency management, emergency planning, business continuity, risk management or a related field.
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- Demonstrated experience developing and reviewing evacuation and emergency response plans.
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- Proven experience delivering emergency management and evacuation training to employees and/or emergency response teams.
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- Experience developing and facilitating emergency exercises, drills and simulations.
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- Strong understanding of emergency management principles, risk assessment and organisational preparedness.
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- Excellent stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organisation.
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- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop clear plans, procedures, reports and training materials.
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- Ability to identify gaps in emergency preparedness and develop practical, achievable recommendations.
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- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Emergency Management, Risk Management, Business Continuity, Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
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What's on Offer

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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Emergency Management professional to play a key role in strengthening organisational preparedness, with a particular focus on evacuation planning, employee capability and emergency response training. You will work with a broad range of stakeholders and have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the organisation's ability to prepare for and respond effectively to emergencies while supporting the delivery of essential community services.

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