Recovery 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 ledership 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:
Role Purpose and Objectives

• To coordinate the Council’s municipal recovery activities resulting from the January 2026 Fire Event including:
• Coordination of community recovery following the Fire Event via outreach and other recovery services.
• Provide an effective face-to-face communication link between community and Council, as well as emergency services, relevant State agencies and other charitable, service or support organisations.
• Develop, implement and evaluate community recovery-capability building and engagement initiatives.
• Liaise as necessary with those overseeing the restoration of community infrastructure.
• Ensure grant funds to facilitate recovery are managed appropriately and protect Council’s financial position, including accurate recording of recovery costs and financial acquittals.
• Assist the preparation of and implementation of municipal recovery plans as relevant.
• Other duties as required and as directed by the Municipal Recovery Manager.

Key Responsibilities and Functions

• Coordinate the day to day operations of the recovery response, including the coordination of agencies able to assist with people and property recovery.
• Engage with local groups and individuals to understand the evolving issues impacting community recovery, facilitating discussion and receiving feedback.
• Review and input data into the Crisisworks system to maintain relevant information and identification of recovery needs.
• Ensuring engagement in recovery is inclusive all of community members and includes culturally safe practices.
• Oversee the organisation of community gatherings, events, education, programs, training and promotion to facilitate the recovery process.
• Manage relevant aspects of any recovery funding agreements for fire recovery activities.
• Complete necessary reporting to Council and government departments on the elements of fire recovery.

To discuss this position please contact Dana Sharp at careers@moira.vic.gov.au or (03) 5871 9222

This is a temporay 6 month contract for more information about the role view the Position Description HERE (if Hyperlink is not working, click "Apply" to view it)

Skills and Experiences:
Key Selection Criteria

• 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.
• Excellent computer skills, and ability to use all Microsoft office suite
• A current driver’s license.
• National Police Certificate

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

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