Emergency Management and Recovery Business Support Officer

Job No: MRSCCS9129
Location: Gisborne

Fixed Term Part Time - 36 hours per fortnight until June 2026
$70,235 – $73,964 p.a (pro-rata) plus Super
Position No:9129

About the role

We are seeking a motivated person who enjoys working in a fast paced environment, to join our fire management team. As a central point of contact, you will provide a broad range of administrative and customer service support for the Emergency Management and Recovery Unit, so we can efficiently and effectively deliver our legislative requirements under the CFA Act, and to work with the community on how to be prepared for the summer fire season.

About you

The successful candidate will be an excellent team player, great communicator, self-driven, highly organised and have a customer focus approach. A qualification in Business Administration or experience in a similar role is essential, along with highly developed and proficient skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications. Local Government experience is advantageous but not essential.

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

  • Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
  • Annual no cost flu vaccinations 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
Position Description 

For further information contact Jill Doyle, Municipal Fire Prevention Officer on jdoyle@mrsc.vic.gov.au or 0409 018 140.

Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 23 June 2025.

Closing Date: 13 June 2025 at 5:00pm.

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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.