Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire

Emergency Resilience Officer

Job No: MRSC06350
Location: Gisborne

Fixed Term Part Time 80 hrs per fortnight to Jan 2028
$99,365  - $108,325 per annum plus (pro rata) Super 
Position No: 6350

About the role

Play a key role in strengthening Council's emergency management capability, resilience and recovery arrangements. This diverse and rewarding position leads and supports a broad range of initiatives including disaster recovery funding and grant programs, organisational preparedness, stakeholder engagement, staff capability development, continuous improvement and emergency response coordination, helping Council meet its responsibilities before, during and after emergencies. Please note: While this role sits within the Emergency Management and Recovery team, it is primarily an emergency management and organisational resilience role. It is not responsible for delivering community recovery programs, case management or direct support services to affected community members

About you

We are seeking an adaptable and forward-thinking professional who can build strong relationships, drive outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring excellent project coordination, stakeholder engagement and analytical skills, along with a strategic mindset, strong attention to detail and a proven ability to develop and implement effective processes, procedures and systems that support organisational resilience and emergency recovery outcomes. Previous experience with Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements is highly regarded, but not essential. Support and training will be provided to develop capability in this area.

Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council 

At Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we’re passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. You’ll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives. 

 

Staff Benefits

  • Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
  • Annual no cost flu vaccinations 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Purchased leave
  • Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
  • Onsite treater available to support your health and wellbeing at work

We support flexible working arrangements. This role is initially office-based for onboarding, with hybrid work available in the future once established in the role, subject to manager approval and operational needs.

Position Description

 

For further information contact Emma Gray, Emergency Resilience Officer on 0427 768 765. 

Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 2 Nov 2026.

Closing Date: 23 Oct at 5:00pm.

To apply please click below and follow the prompts. Please have a copy of your current Resume, responses to Selection Criteria for the role and a Cover letter ready to attach.  

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know at jobs@mrsc.vic.gov.au.

Direct applications only – Council does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

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Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Macedon Ranges Shire is located in central Victoria, about an hour's drive north-west of Melbourne. Covering an area of around 1700 square kilometres, the shire is a semi-rural municipality known for its beautiful natural landscapes. The shire has an estimated population of around 51,500 people and resides on the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples. Industries providing local employment in the shire are health care and social assistance, education and training, retail trade, agriculture, forestry and fishing. Tourism is also acknowledged as an important and growing industry for the shire.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve. Council encourages applications from all suitable applicants including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people of different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer.