Emergency Management Officer

Play a key role supporting emergency preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation across the Banyule community.

Are you passionate about emergency management, community safety and working with others to deliver practical outcomes? Banyule City Council is seeking a proactive and organised Emergency Management Officer to support Council's emergency management arrangements and help ensure our community is prepared, supported and resilient when it matters most.

Why you'll love this role and what you'll do

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative Emergency Management team and contribute to meaningful work across emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery. Working closely with the Emergency Management Team Leader, you will help maintain and improve Council's emergency management systems, plans and processes, while supporting strong relationships with internal teams, emergency services, partner councils, agencies and the community.

What you'll bring/what we are looking for

We're looking for someone who is organised, collaborative and flexible, with a genuine interest in emergency management and community safety. You will be comfortable working with procedures, plans and reporting requirements, while also being able to build positive working relationships with a wide range of people. You'll have:

• A demonstrated interest in emergency management and experience in administration, governance and/or project management support.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, contribute to positive team relationships and engage respectfully with a diverse range of people.
• Ability to contribute own expertise to achieve quality outcomes for the unit by being positive and flexible with day-to-day work changes, shifting priorities and periods of uncertainty.
• Ability to understand and support the organisation's vision, mission and business objectives and can contribute to the development of plans, strategies and team goals.
• Demonstrated ability to adopt a principled approach and adhere to organisational values and the Code of Conduct, operate within the boundaries of organisational processes and legal/public policy constraints and have the ability to take personal responsibility for accurate completion of work and to seek guidance when required.

Pre-employment requirements

• Current Victorian Drivers Licence
• Working with Children's Check
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
• MEMO, EMLO or Psychological First Aid training (Desirable)

What we offer:

• A permanent, full-time position with a monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Salary $83,324.29 - $96,497.25 per annum plus super (dependent on experience)
• 26 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/4 weeks of paid parental leave - partner
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including health and well-being initiatives
• Flexible arrangements including hybrid working that support personal well-being alongside professional commitments

The role is required to provide a 24 hour afterhours service for Emergency Management response as the on-call Deputy Municipal Emergency Management Officer (MEMO), which will require participation in a shared roster on a week by week basis, including rostered overtime on weekends.

How to apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum of three pages) setting out your achievements, skills and experience aligned to the key selection criteria in the position description.

For more information about this position, please view the position description. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Angela O'Brien on [03 9490 4404](tel:03 9490 4404).

Applications close: 19****October 2026 at 11:45 PM.

**Equal Opportunity and Accessibility:**Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email [email protected]

Our Values: At Banyule, our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative and inclusion guide how we work with each other and our community. We are looking for someone who shares these values and is passionate about creating positive outcomes for our people and the community we serve.

Community Vision: We in Banyule are a thriving, sustainable, inclusive and connected community. We are engaged, we belong, and we value and protect our environment.

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.  Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.