The Queensland Police Service (QPS) Emergency Management & Coordination Command (EMCG) supports locally led and safe, resilient communities throughout Queensland. The Command is focused on enhancing whole of government capability and delivering state level support to disaster operations based on the requirements of the Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements (QDMA).

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Part time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/702782/26
Closing date 13-Oct-2026
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Until 30/04/2028 with possible extension
Contact person Paul Austin
Contact details Mobile: 0428 127 466
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Your key accountabilities

The core capability requirements for this role are:

- Provide high level strategic leadership and direction for the ongoing management of disaster management lessons, research and projects.
- Build, consult and maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support efficient processes for the successful initiation of action plans to address recommendations, insights and the development of learning.
- Lead, manage and coordinate research and analysis activities, and work with key stakeholders through workshops and meetings to support continuous improvement.




- Provide strategic advice to senior management regarding best practice lessons management and research.
- Manage and conduct analysis activities on all external and internal reviews and reports and provide progress reporting on the status of recommendations and projects of work.
- Prepare, review and provide complex briefing documents, submissions, reports and correspondence on related issues and initiatives, in accordance with requirements.

Role Requirements

Mandatory - NIL

Qualification - NIL

Technical/ Operational/ Educational experience - Knowledge, experience, or qualifications in lessons management, research, and project management related area(s), and/or disaster management will be highly regarded.

Other - Capacity to support operational duties during disaster events. This may require work outside of normal hours (e.g. night shift), including weekends, working extended hours and may include deployment to other parts of the State.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

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This is a part-time position. 36.25 hours per fortnight, 0.50 FTE

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Information Package for Applicants

📌 Principal Program Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane