Disaster Management Officer (Gayndah)

Make a real impact in community resilience and emergency management North Burnett Regional Council is seeking a motivated and experienced Disaster Management Officer to play a pivotal role in strengthening the region’s preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience to disaster events. This is a hands-on and highly collaborative role where you will work closely with emergency services, government agencies, community organisations, businesses, and internal Council teams to support and coordinate disaster management across the North Burnett region. Position Details:
- Salary Range: Competitive package with salary negotiable based on experience
- Work type: Permanent Full-time
- Location: Gayndah
- Schedule: 9-day fortnight
- APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 10:00pm Sunday 07 June 2026 Why work with us? There really is no better place to live, work, and play than naturally beautiful North Burnett. The region is home to incredible National Parks, is agriculturally diverse, and offers an idyllic relaxed lifestyle. Work-life balance, this role offers a 9-day fortnight allowing you to enjoy our beautiful rural location, and relaxed natural environment, while having the space and freedom to explore your potential. Community and connection, find a sense of belonging and build authentic and meaningful relationships within our close-knit communities. Affordable living, enjoy a lower cost of living and better housing affordability. Rural lifestyle, enjoy the rural landscapes, clean air, and laid-back atmosphere. Rewarding career, this is an exciting time to be joining the team. North Burnett Regional Council offer a dynamic working environment with opportunities for professional development and initiatives to support a healthy work/life balance. About the Role Are you passionate about building stronger more resilient communities? As the Disaster Management Officer, you will play a vital role in strengthening Council’s disaster capability by coordinating prevention, preparedness, response and recovery (PPRR) activities associated with disaster events across the North Burnett. In this dynamic role you will contribute to the coordination and delivery of Council’s disaster management arrangements, support operational response during activations and recovery efforts, build trusted relationships and work collaboratively with various stakeholders. Key responsibilities include:
- Developing, implementing and reviewing all relevant Local Disaster Management plans, documents, policies and procedures.
- Providing specialist advice on disaster management practice, programs, initiatives.
- Supporting the Local Disaster Coordinator during disaster events and providing secretariat support to the Local Disaster Management Group
- Coordinating and delivering community engagement initiatives, educational awareness and preparedness campaigns.
- Planning and delivering disaster mitigation and community resilience projects including grant funded projects.
- Building and maintaining solid partnerships with key stakeholders across all levels of government, non-government organisations and the community
- Preparing high-quality reports, plans, briefings and grant funding applications. About You We are seeking someone who brings strong disaster management expertise and the ability to operate effectively under pressure. To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- At least 3 years’ experience in disaster management or a similar field, preferably within local government
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes on time and within budget
- Highly developed communication skills, including report writing and stakeholder engagement
- Proven ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders and community groups
- Experience in community engagement, training coordination, and resilience building initiatives
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of professionalism and discretion
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and corporate management systems
- Ability to work flexibly, including outside standard hours during disaster events Qualifications & Requirements
- Current C Class Driver’s Licence
- Positive Notice Blue Card
- Tertiary qualification in emergency management, public safety, or related field (or equivalent experience) Please refer to the full Position Description for full details regarding the responsibilities and requirements of this position. APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 10:00pm Sunday 07 June 2026 CONTACT: For further information regarding this position, please contact Darren Simpson from the Recruitment Team on Ph: 04•• ••• 948 or email: [email protected] during business hours. Benefits of working at Council
- Be part of a passionate and talented team
- Competitive salaries, plus 12% superannuation
- Generous leave entitlements, including 17.5% annual leave loading
- Provided with a uniform and PPE
- Access to “Salary Packaging” and “Novated Leasing”
- Healthy work/ life balance, rostered days off (RDO)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee ‘Study Assistance’ scheme
- Employee Assistance Program for work or non-work-related matters
- Relocation assistance applicable to some roles Additional Information: Accommodation / housing – The North Burnett Region offers a range of affordable housing options, ideal for those entering the property market. For short-term or rental accommodation, we recommend reaching out to local real estate agents, who can provide tailored advice and assist with finding the right fit for your needs. To be considered for this position, you must have unrestricted rights to work in Australia. North Burnett Regional Council is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note: North Burnett Regional Council reserves the right to close, withdraw, or extend vacancies at any time without prior notice. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be contacted before the closing date. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qbync