Recovery And Resilience Coordinator

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Introduction:
Become a Part of Moira Shire Council’s Exciting Journey!

At Moira Shire Council, we're reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community. Nestled along the stunning Murray River, our region spans from the lush Barmah Forest to lively towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga—one of Victoria’s top holiday spots.

We believe in working together with honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of.

Our role as a Council? To serve, support, and inspire our communities to facilitate the success of the Moira2045 Community Vision.

Why Work With Us?

• Above Award pay rates
• A strong, values based, positive organisational culture
• Supportive and family-friendly workplace.
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle with opportunity to Work From Home
• Access to extensive training and education opportunities, including in-house leadership program
• Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super
• Salary packaging and novated leases available
• Access to wellness initiatives
• Corporate discounts at five gyms across our shire
• Generous parental leave
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within our shire.
• Cultural and ceremonial leave.
• Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle.
• So much more.....

Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.

Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Description:
Key Responsibilities and Functions

Provide recovery support and coordination for affected residents, including managing complex cases and facilitating access to appropriate services

Work collaboratively with partner agencies to identify and respond to community recovery needs

Contribute to the development, implementation, and reporting of municipal recovery activities

Support emergency management preparedness and planning activities, including maintaining risk information and contributing to plan reviews

Lead the delivery of initiatives that strengthen community and organisational readiness for emergencies

Facilitate community engagement and education activities to build awareness and preparedness

Work with partner organisations to deliver inclusive and accessible information for diverse community groups

Lead programs and partnerships that enhance community resilience and reduce risk

Support community-led initiatives and local planning activities that improve safety and preparedness

Prepare reports and maintain accurate records to support program delivery and accountability requirements

Assist with administrative functions, including documentation and compliance with funding obligations
Lead, influence and negotiate with communities and government departments to ensure Government priorities reflect the needs of the local community and adaptive to community needs.

Please note this is a 2 year contacted position.

For more information about the role view the Position Description HERE (if Hyperlink is not working, click "Apply" to view it)

Skills and Experiences:
To Apply for this role, please include a cover letter addressing the following Key Selection Criteria:

Key Selection Criteria

Essential qualifications and experience

Previous experience working in local government and emergency management planning
Demonstrated relevant experience in management, preferably in the local government operating environment
Experience in management and supervision of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable qualifications and experience

Relevant tertiary qualifications
Experience in disaster recovery

Licenses and mandatory requirements

Drivers Licence
Working with Children’s Check
National Police Certificate