Coordinator Emergency Management

About this role

Coordinator Emergency Management • Full Time Permanent • One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia with great Career Opportunities! • Family Friendly - 9-day Fortnights / Hybrid WFH / Paid Parental Leave! • 12% Super - Choose to co-contribute and receive up to 18%! Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly, country town atmosphere of Mundijong! Use your proven background in emergency service team management to help shape our rapidly growing Shire. Join us at "The Shire" Here at "The Shire" we live and breathe our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust to proactively support our fellow employees and our local community. We are looking for like-minded individuals to join our fun and dynamic team! We are seeking an experienced and professional Emergency Management Coordinator with a passion for community. In this role you will have the following accountabilities: • Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Emergency Services Team's responsibilities and enable them to prepare and plan to meet key objectives and statutory responsibilities. • Coordinate the planning, preparation, implementation and monitoring of the departmental budget, including the Local Government Grant Scheme • Advise the Shire, Council and community as required on Emergency Management matters. • Work with DFES and surrounding local governments to ensure an effective emergency management capability for the Shire. • Undertakes functions, activities and training that support the compliance with emergency services legislative requirements. Our preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate the following experiences and skillset: • Demonstrated experience pertaining to emergency management, including mitigation activities, community preparedness, emergency management compliance and community education. • Demonstrated ability to initiate, implement, manage, and complete projects particularly pertaining to bushfire and emergency management operations. • Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse team and work effectively as a team member and in conjunction with stakeholders, contributing to emergency management within the Shire. • Demonstrated experience in preparing high-quality reports, briefing papers, agendas and minutes for Executive Leadership Teams, Boards, Committees and external stakeholder groups, with the ability to present complex information clearly, accurately and in a professional manner to support effective decision-making. The Important Stuff! We will negotiate a great salary with you up to $105,218 depending on the experience you bring to the role. Not only will you have the opportunity to swap the city chaos for our fabulous natural environment and quiet rural outlook, here are some other great benefits: • Free local gym membership. • If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution. • Wellness programs including Fitness passport. • Free counselling, health assessments and health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccination and skin cancer screening. • Two additional Local Government days off per year. • The option of Purchased Leave. • Salary packaging options, including novated leasing. • Professional development opportunities - study leave and study assistance. • Free Onsite Parking. About the Shire! With the Administration office located in Mundijong just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, our Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in Australia. Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do but because it makes our organisation stronger. Where do I apply? Applications close midday Friday, 7 August 2026 , but we are reviewing applications as they come in and the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible. We encourage applications from all areas, including Mandurah, Peel and Pinjarra regions. Note: The Shire will collect personal information from you during the recruitment process, which will only be used or disclosed when required to effectively process your application.