Community Emergency Services Coordinator

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR

Status: Full-time (3-year fixed term contract)

Salary: Salary range of between $88,000.00 to $92,000.00, depending on experience, plus allowances and up to 15% superannuation. With restricted private use of a motor vehicle & additional benefits.

About us:

The Shire of Denmark is a high performing local government in the Great Southern.  We are a regional leader in eight key areas including customer service and sense of belonging, with 96% of staff rating the Shire of Denmark as a positive place to work.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

Opportunity:  

The role of a CESC is to assist with the development of resilient communities through the delivery of agreed outcomes. This is achieved by the CESC engaging with the community and volunteers and acting as a conduit between Local Government and DFES to achieve outcomes aligned with the principles of Prevention, Preparedness, Response & Recovery (PPRR) as identified in an agreed Business Plan. The role will be based between DFES Albany and Shire of Denmark Offices. 

We’re looking for someone who can;

• Work in collaboration with DFES to improve the quality of emergency services and develop a best practice approach to emergency management within the Shire of Denmark.
• Promote and support volunteer organisational arrangements that support the spirit of volunteering to attract and retain members.
• Work autonomously at a high level with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrate high level administrative skills and understanding of technology utilising a range of computer systems.
• Strengthen relationships within the community through a range of initiatives, with a focus on building community resilience and preparedness.
• Accept responsibility, be solution focused, with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Be a part of a strong team culture and demonstrate the ability to multitask within the team.
• Look for opportunities to collaborate and problem solve.
• Administer community and corporate risks effectively.
• Champion the Shire’s vision, values and mission statement.

Interested?

A Business Plan and Candidate Information Package, including an Application for Employment form, is available from the website or by contacting Noni Entwisle, Acting Coordinator Employee Support and Culture on (08) 9848 0305.

Please submit your CV, Application for Employment form and a short cover letter which highlights how you could add value to our organisation in this role, either by email to enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au, on-line on the website, or by mail to PO Box 183, Denmark WA 6333. 

Applications are to be received no later than 4.00pm on Friday 5 November 2021.