Coordinator Disaster Management and Community Resilience (3695) - Permanent Full Time

About Us

The Livingstone Shire sits nestled along the beautiful Capricorn Coast and covers approximately 11,776 square kilometres, with a population of almost 41,000 residents. Livingstone Shire Council was created in 2013 and employs approximately 350 people.

Livingstone and the Capricorn Coast is a relaxed coastal environment in which connecting with family, friends and the community is a high priority. The area has an abundance of natural features including countless beaches with sheltered swimming, picturesque national parks, pristine rainforests and idyllic offshore islands, making it an ideal place to live. Our beaches, bushes and tropical rainforests are second to none and have been specifically preserved, designed and transformed to show the unique, untouched charm of Livingstone.

Livingstone Shire Council promotes a positive culture in the workplace with all staff demonstrating high standards of Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential and Positivity. These values and behaviours set the standard for Council and are embodied throughout the organisation.

The Role

Are you a skilled leader with extensive experience in emergency management, disaster risk/resilience and recovery? Are you interested in working and living in a desirable coastal location? If this sounds like you, apply today!

The Coordinator Disaster Management and Community Resilience roles supports Council’s direction by effectively managing the operational functions of the Disaster Management and Community Resilience business unit by determining and clearly articulating the direction for the team and overseeing its performance and ensuring safe and productive operations in a professional, efficient, and confidential manner, ensuring the development of good working relationships with all staff and the public.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Emergency Management/Disaster Risk/Resilience and Recover and/or high level discipline knowledge together with extensive relevant experience to perform the responsibilities of the position.
• Experience in managing, leading and developing a team.
• Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle drivers licence.

Benefits:

• Annual salary between $107,825 - $114,312 (dependant on experience).
• 12% superannuation. 
• Salary Packaging Options;
• Relocation assistance;
• Professional development opportunities;
• Work/life balance with a fortnightly RDO;
• Embrace living a coastal lifestyle!

To apply for this position please address the selection criteria and supply a copy of your resume and any relevant qualifications/tickets or licences.

Applications close Monday, 30 September 2024 at midnight (AEST).

Livingstone Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer.