About UsLocated at the geographical centre of Victoria, within one hour's drive from Ballarat or Bendigo, and just two hours from Melbourne sits Central Goldfields Shire Council. Maryborough is the major business centre surrounded by seven townships that feature iconic heritage architecture. Agricultural industries spread across the municipality, and there are several major manufacturing, infrastructure, freight, printing and food production companies that call us home.We are a dynamic organisation with a visionary and engaging executive, that look to put value into what we do for our community, residents and business.Our ValuesCommunity and Customer FocussedCollaborative and InclusiveChallenge the Status QuoAbout the roleThe Emergency Preparedness Project Officer will lead the 'Safer Together - Strengthening Local Government Partnerships' program, designing and delivering a community education campaign, in partnership with key internal and external stakeholders, including local emergency management agencies.The program aims to support Victoria's bushfire management sector by working in partnership with communities to reduce and manage bushfire risk at a local level and support communities to prepare themselves, their properties and their pets, providing education on what to prepare for, and do, in the first 72 hours after an emergency.You will work with key emergency response agencies and the local community to deliver an education campaign, develop materials and messaging and educate community members at public events such as planned information days, markets and other community events.This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about emergency management, community education and preparing and empowering communities to better prepare for and protect themselves before, during and after an emergency.Work hours and days can be negotiated; however, some after-hours or weekend work may be required to attend and meet with local communities at public events and information sessions.Central Goldfields Shire Council is a child safe organisation and an inclusive employer. We encourage people of all abilities, cultural backgrounds, and denominations to apply.What we offer youWe are open to discussing the possibility of flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and flexible start and finishing times that work for both you and the organisation. You are welcome to discuss these opportunities at interview.We offer a great salary, excellent growth opportunities and the ability to really influence the future of our council and its surrounds. If this sounds like you, be part of an innovative and committed council and apply today!Interviews will be conducted week commencing 25 November 2024.For enquiries, please contact Melissa Kennedy, Manager Community Partnerships, on (03) 5461 0***.Applications close on Monday 25 November 2024 at 5.00pm.#J-18808-Ljbffr