At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World . It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan - MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms, staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here . WHY WORK FOR US? Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role Employee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us. Job Description YOUR ROLE The Emergency Management Lead plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, preparedness, and compliance of MACS schools and offices in accordance with emergency and critical incident management requirements. Reporting to the Manager, Risk, this role leads the development and implementation of emergency management strategies, business continuity planning, and organisational response coordination across MACS. You will oversee the creation of emergency plans, deliver training and exercises, and act as the Incident Commander during emergencies and critical incidents, ensuring a calm, coordinated, and effective response. This role works in close collaboration with internal teams including Health, Safety and Wellbeing, Infrastructure and Capital Delivery, and Child Safety to provide integrated emergency management support to schools. You will also represent MACS at state forums and provide expert advice to leadership, Board Committees, and school principals on emergency risk and compliance. WHAT YOU WILL DO Manage the emergency management portfolio for MACS, including strategy, operations, and compliance. Act as the primary contact during emergencies and coordinate incident responses across schools and offices. Lead post-incident reviews, risk identification, and continuous improvement of emergency plans. Design and deliver training programs to improve preparedness and response capability across the organisation. Prepare reports and provide advice to the Executive Leadership Team, Board Committees, and external regulators. Maintain and update emergency management policies, procedures, and digital resources. Support the development of MACS’ business continuity framework and plans. Represent MACS at relevant external forums and emergency management working groups. YOUR ROLE The Emergency Management Lead plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, preparedness, and compliance of MACS schools and offices in accordance with emergency and critical incident management requirements. Reporting to the Manager, Risk, this role leads the development and implementation of emergency management strategies, business continuity planning, and organisational response coordination across MACS. You will oversee the creation of emergency plans, deliver training and exercises, and act as the Incident Commander during emergencies and critical incidents, ensuring a calm, coordinated, and effective response. This role works in close collaboration with internal teams including Health, Safety and Wellbeing, Infrastructure and Capital Delivery, and Child Safety to provide integrated emergency management support to schools. You will also represent MACS at state forums and provide expert advice to leadership, Board Committees, and school principals on emergency risk and compliance. WHAT YOU WILL DO Manage the emergency management portfolio for MACS, including strategy, operations, and compliance. Act as the primary contact during emergencies and coordinate incident responses across schools and offices. Lead post-incident reviews, risk identification, and continuous improvement of emergency plans. Design and deliver training programs to improve preparedness and response capability across the organisation. Prepare reports and provide advice to the Executive Leadership Team, Board Committees, and external regulators. Maintain and update emergency management policies, procedures, and digital resources. Support the development of MACS’ business continuity framework and plans. Represent MACS at relevant external forums and emergency management working groups. ABOUT YOU You bring demonstrated experience in emergency management within a large and complex organisation. You have deep knowledge of Victoria’s Emergency Management Arrangements and compliance standards for schools. You have successfully led responses to emergencies and critical incidents and delivered programs that improve organisational resilience. You are an effective communicator, with strong skills in stakeholder engagement, briefing preparation, and policy development. You have the ability to lead calmly under pressure and coordinate across functions to deliver safe and effective outcomes. You are self-motivated, organised, and can manage high-stakes scenarios with confidence. HOW TO APPLY Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria. Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our HR team by email recruitment@macs.vic.edu.au You will need to provide: 1. An up to-date Resume and 2. A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check. Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this. Privacy Collection Notice – Job Applicants MACS collects your Personal information to assess your application and suitability for employment. By submitting your Personal information, you consent to the use and disclosure of your Personal information for the purpose of being considered for employment at MACS. Applicants can withdraw their applications at any time during the recruitment process For further details, please see the full Privacy Collection Notice here APPLICATIONS CLOSE : 4.00pm Sunday, 7 September 202
