Director Incident and Emergency Management Salary: Level 8, $144,597 - $156,598 pa, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2022
Closing Date: 2024-09-27 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
Eligibility to Apply: This vacancy is to be filled within the WA public sector by secondment, temporary deployment or fixed term contract. Current WA public sector employees (including permanent, fixed term contract and those on secondment) are eligible to apply.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) leads the sustainable development of Western Australia's regions and agriculture, aquaculture, food and fisheries sectors. In everything we do, we take an approach to protect, grow and innovate WA's economy, community and environment.
About the opportunity There is currently one (1) fixed term, 6 month full-time opportunity with the possibility of extension available for immediate filling.
As the Director Incident and Emergency Management you will provide strategic and operational advice and support to emergency responses, including large scale biosecurity incident responses and natural disasters. This role is critical to ensuring the department meets its requirements as a Hazard Management Agency.
This role also supports the Executive Director in making decisions regarding priorities and addressing stakeholder expectations in the management of emergency response activities.
We are looking for individuals with:
Substantial experience leading in a contemporary emergency management environment, in particular capability and response.Demonstrated excellence in relationship building, communication and influencing including the ability to negotiate with a broad range of stakeholders such as state and federal government representatives and industry.Highly developed ability to successfully lead cross-functional teams of professionals to deliver in a dynamic and high-pressure environment.Proven track record using a continuous improvement approach to deliver and plan systems for emergency management.How to Apply Click the Apply button and attach the following to your application:
A comprehensive CV that highlights your skills, experience, and achievements including details of two (2) referees.A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages in length demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the following Work Related Requirement/s:Role Specific: 1 & 3Core Capabilities: 7Need further information? For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Victoria Aitken, A/Executive Director Biosecurity, on 0419 913 946 during office hours.
Employment Conditions and Additional Information DPIRD is an Emergency Management Agency and all employees may be required to work or travel during, or outside of, normal business hours to assist with incidents and emergencies.
Am I eligible to apply? To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term or a casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period as part of your application.
You will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate (police clearance) before commencing employment. If not currently held, this must be acquired prior to appointment at applicant's expense.
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