BEM Preparedness Officer

About this role

The Bushfire and Emergency Management (BEM) Preparedness Officer will assist with the design and implementation of preparedness arrangements in line with emergency management capability requirements. The BEM Preparedness Officer will be embedded with the district but work as part of the regional team to identify and manage Emergency Management capability within the DEECA and FFMVic partner workforces, supporting equittable rostering and development planning.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Hold a current FFMVic emergency management role, or willing to work towards one.
• Demonstrated experience in emergency management, preferably with good knowledge of preparedness requirements.

This is a fixed term position available until 30 November 2026. The work location for this position is flexible within the Port Phillip Region with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 15 July 2025.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. 

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. 

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.