Team Leader - Disaster Risk Reduction

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED. 
 
As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community. 

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

The Team Leader – Disaster Risk Reduction is responsible for leading a small team in the delivery of multiple Disaster Risk Reduction initiatives including the development of a Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy, executing tasks identified by the Strategy as well as supporting the needs of the Local Emergency Management Committee. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Project manage the Disaster Risk Reduction grant’s deliverables including the development of project plans, monitoring budgets and undertaking milestone reporting and evaluations
• Develop and implement disaster readiness and recovery policies and strategies
• Coordinate the ongoing establishment and support preparedness initiatives including Get Ready Teams in identified communities
• Deliver community education programs and community strengthening activities in preparedness for response and hazards
• Strengthen relationships between community and disaster response agencies

Essential to this role is tertiary qualifications in environmental or social science, or relevant experience with disaster risk reduction complemented by demonstrated understanding of current State and National Disaster Risk Reduction strategic documentation. Success in this role requires highly developed communication and engagement skills, excellent interpersonal, negotiation and change management ability with demonstrated success in networking and collaborating across diverse groups with an outcome focus. 

This position is offered on a term contract, full-time basis working 35 hours per week until February 2027.

Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 12 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of $90,186 - $101,446 per annum plus a generous vehicle allowance of $17,639 and 11.5% superannuation. 

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:   

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
• Health + Wellbeing Leave
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks 

Your flexible work benefits may include:

• Work from home
• Rostered Day Off
• 9-day fortnight
• 4-day week

Your leave benefits include:     

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
• Annual Leave
• Sick + Carer’s Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Parental Leave
• Domestic + Family Violence Leave
• Health + Wellbeing Leave

Your development benefits include:   

• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Leadership Development Program
• Emerging Leaders Program
• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:   

• ESSPecialist Program Awards
• Service Awards
• Be Valued Recognition Program

WANT TO KNOW MORE? 

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click here to explore our webpages.

Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council?  Click here to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For further information regarding this role please see the position description.

INTERESTED?

For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Anna Burnheim, Coordinator Compliance and Systems on 0422 444 858.

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE THURSDAY 8 APRIL 2025.