Disaster Manager

How to apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible.

• Tertiary Qualifications in Health-related field and demonstrated Emergency Management training and/or extensive professional experience as deemed appropriate by the employer.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and manage the implementation of strategies for organisation wide processes related to disaster coordination, training and responses, such as Business Continuity Plans etc.
• Working knowledge of and ability to interpret critical policies, regulations and emergency standards and functional responsibilities of health services in disaster response.
• High level planning and policy development skills in disaster management and sound understanding of risk management principles as applied to emergency disaster management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the senior managers within the LHD and external agencies and willingness to undertake on call responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills, including negotiation, conflict resolution, problem solving, interpersonal and liaison skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise working under pressure/disaster situations, whilst using independent judgement and problem solving skills.
• Current unrestricted drivers licence and the ability to travel around the District and the State as required.

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