Senior Officer, Relief and Recovery

About this role

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you. The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it? • Utilise your stakeholder and admin skills to support the State Relief and Recovery Capability and Operations Branch. • Ongoing, Full time opportunity. • VPS grade 4: $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Officer, Relief and Recovery to provide a critical role Emergency Management Victoria. About the Business Unit Emergency Management Victoria (EMV), within the Department of Justice and Community Safety, is responsible for the overall coordination of the emergency management system in Victoria. EMV drives the integration of policy, strategy, operational coordination, sector specific technology, and planning across Victoria's emergency management sector, contributing to safer, more resilient communities. EMV works closely with government and agencies across the emergency management portfolio. The organisation is led by the Deputy Secretary & Chief Executive, and Emergency Management Commissioner, and includes oversight of statutory entities and offices and the department's emergency management accountabilities. The State Relief and Recovery Capability and Operations branch is responsible for leading Emergency Management Victoria and sector relief and recovery capability, as well as state relief and recovery operational coordination before, during, and after emergencies. The branch also oversees state impact assessment coordination, including the collection, analysis, and communication of impact data and insights to guide operational planning and government funding decisions. About the Role Some of your duties will include: • Support the SCC's relief and early recovery operations, including contributing to standard SCC products and ensuring the accuracy and quality of relief and recovery information during operational periods. • Contribute to effective information flow across the SCC, including with the Public Information, Intelligence, and Planning and Resources teams. • Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government departments, local government and non-government organisations, to support coordinated relief and recovery outcomes. To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description. About you To be successful in this role, you will have: • Prior experience in a support role with focuses on process improvement, change management, process analysis or operations management would be advantageous. • An understanding of Victoria's emergency management arrangements, including knowledge of relief and recovery processes is desirable. • Prior working experience within the Victoria Public service would be advantageous. Qualifications/requirements A tertiary qualification in an appropriate discipline is desirable. How to Apply Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.