Parks Victoria is seeking a dedicated and motivated Regional Fire and Emergency Program Coordinator to provide specialist advice and support to the Southern and Maritime Region.

• Be part of a supportive and motivated environment
• Competitive Salary + Super + Range of employee benefits
• Enjoy a healthy work life balance in this Ongoing role

About the role

As the Regional Fire and Emergency Program Coordinator, you will provide technical expertise to inform delivery options in emergency management (non-fire) and the use of fire for park management purposes. The position is responsible for understanding and coordinating emergency planning across South East Melbourne, Yarra and Maribyrnong rivers, Port Phillip and Western Port consistent with Parks Victoria's accountability under the State Emergency Management Plan. You will have knowledge and a high level of emergency management capability to enable the translation of policy and strategy into regional/district fire and emergency management outcomes.

We're looking for someone with:

• Demonstrated experience in provision on expert and technical advice and support around fire and emergency management
• Demonstrated capability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships, extensive experience in engagement and stakeholder management is required
• Experience in multi portfolio management
• Demonstrated high level judgement experience in analytical problem solving and decision making

If you don't tick every box in this job description, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who value inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes – so if this resonates with you, then please apply.

Your application will need to include:

• A current Resume
• A cover letter

Application Closing date: Sunday 01 October 2023

Why work for us

• Structured salary progression, including annual performance-based salary increases
• Incremental salary increases twice a year, as per the Parks Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2021
• Generous employee discounts at MacPac through our corporate partnership
• Work life balance through hybrid working arrangements, in accordance with government guidelines
• Supportive culture to undertake personal development and secondment employment opportunities
• Commitment to wellbeing through our dedicated Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Inclusive employment support for Aboriginal and ATSI staff, including cultural leave entitlements

Sound like you?

If this sounds like you, and you would like to help us with our regional delivery activities, then we would like to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about the role, call David Ritman, Manager Regional Planning Southern and Maritime on (03) 8427 2857 or apply online!

Organisational Commitments

Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.

Parks Victoria recognises diversity and inclusion is everyone's business. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender.