Local Emergency Management Officer

We’re looking for a proactive Local Emergency Management Officer (LEMO) to lead Council’s emergency preparedness and response efforts. In this vital role, you will liaise with local government, emergency services, and community groups to develop and maintain emergency plans, coordinate multi-agency exercises, and support community disaster resilience initiatives. You will also oversee emergency infrastructure, provide strategic recommendations, and ensure operational readiness, including assisting in the establishment of an Emergency Operations Centre during incidents. This role requires flexibility to work outside normal hours when emergencies arise. If you have a strategic mindset, operational expertise, and a commitment to community safety, we’d love to hear from you!

About the role:

• Act as the Local Emergency Management Officer (LEMO), fulfilling Council’s responsibilities to the Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) and liaising with emergency services, government agencies, and community groups.
• Develop, maintain, and implement local emergency management plans, subplans, and supporting documents to ensure effective preparedness and response.
• Coordinate multi-agency emergency exercises, working with the LEMC to design, conduct, and evaluate training scenarios that enhance local readiness.
• Support emergency operations, assisting the Local Emergency Operations Controller (LEOCON) in establishing an Emergency Operations Centre and maintaining operational readiness.
• Oversee emergency service infrastructure, managing Council-owned assets used by emergency organisations, providing strategic planning recommendations, and coordinating budget allocations for new or replacement facilities.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $95,331 per annum with competency-based increments up to $109,716 per annum, plus 11.5% super
• 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
• lease back vehicle
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• A degree qualification in emergency or disaster management, or extensive relevant experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge and experience in emergency management principles, particularly within local government settings.
• Proven ability to collaborate with emergency services, government agencies, and stakeholders to enhance emergency preparedness and response.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in stakeholder engagement, public education, and delivering presentations.
• Ability to work under pressure, including conflict resolution, decision-making in emergencies, and availability for flexible hours during crisis situations.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Tuesday 22 April 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

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Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

1. Do you have a degree in emergency or disaster management, or extensive relevant experience in a similar role? Please provide details.
2. Please describe your knowledge and experience in emergency management principles, particularly within a local government setting.
3. Please describe your experience working with emergency services, government agencies, or other key stakeholders in an emergency management capacity.
4. Please provide examples of how you have effectively communicated and engaged with diverse stakeholders, including delivering presentations or public education initiatives.
5. Please describe your ability to work under pressure, resolve conflicts, and make critical decisions in emergency situations.
6. Please describe your experience in community engagement, particularly in building community disaster resilience.

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