Emergency Management and Grants Officer (Central Coast Council)

Emergency Management and Grants Officer Rewrite the future in our Emergency Management and Grants Officer position, where you will translate risk into action and opportunities into funded projects that strengthen resilience before, during and after emergencies.
- Permanent full‑time role available
- 35 hours per week and fortnightly RDO
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available About The Role The Emergency Management and Grants Officer is a vital position that is responsible for supporting disaster resilience, recovery, and emergency preparedness initiatives. This role involves the effective administration of disaster grant programs and coordination of emergency management activities, ensuring that funding and response efforts align with the Council's strategic objectives. Key Activities of This Role Include
- Play a pivotal role in enhancing disaster resilience and emergency preparedness for the Central Coast community.
- Manage and oversee disaster grant programs to ensure compliance and effective funding utilisation.
- Engage with various stakeholders to foster collaboration and deliver meaningful emergency management outcomes.
- Support operational readiness of Emergency Operations Centres and ensure alignment with best practices. To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have
- Certificate IV qualification in Emergency Management, Business Administration or related field, or demonstrated solid contemporary experience in a similar role, combined with ongoing professional development.
- Class C driver’s licence. Other Important Information
- The commencing salary for this position is up to $77,137.48, with progression opportunities up to the maximum salary of $92,726.82 on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12 % superannuation.
- Permanent full‑time role available.
- Role provides a 9‑day fortnight.
- Hybrid and versatile working conditions—2 days from home and 3 days onsite.
- Location: Wyong Administration Building. Extra Benefits At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off activities that matter to you, such as volunteering or health check‑ups. An Employee Assistance Program offers a range of wellbeing initiatives for you and your immediate family. Other Extras Include
- Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service.
- Free flu vaccination program.
- Time provided for annual skin cancer screening, breast screen and blood donations.
- Access to professional development through various platforms.
- Recognition through the Cheers program.
- Novated leasing partnerships. Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect. Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast. Contact person: Alison Millerchip, Section Manager – Business Support and Systems. Phone: 02 4325 8375. Location Central Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle. The Central Coast offers a high quality of life and a growing community. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ro0qi