The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) is seeking an experienced leader with a passion for delivering meaningful, high-quality communications to support community safety. As a senior member of the Executive Branch Manager, Emergency Management and Collaboration; you will provide strategic advice about ESA and represent the Agency on a wide range of ACT Government and national emergency management committees that shape the policy, capability and operational direction of the sector. You will lead complex national capability projects and provide expert support to ESA Senior Executive represented on a range of ACT and national emergency management forums, providing high quality briefings, tracking outcomes and actions and provide policy advice. This requires you to quickly build and maintain relationships with frontline emergency staff, ESA executives, volunteers and team members to assist with the delivery of effective emergency information and education to the community which improve public safety outcomes. You will also need to develop and implement improvements and training on existing programs such as the Australian Warning System, Emergency Alert. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and/or qualifications in the field of communications or a related field; particularly if you have previously worked in a high-pressure fast-paced environment such as emergency services. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/Other requirements: Extensive experience working in a high pressure, fast-paced environment such as emergency services is desirable. This position does not require a pre-employment medical. The ability to work flexibly with some out of hours work is required. Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au) This position requires a ‘Class C’ driver’s license To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa. If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated. Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. This is a front-line role and may require you to act promptly and constructively during a Territory Emergency Incident. This may include work outside of normal hours or during weekends which will be remunerated in accordance with the relevant enterprise agreement. How to apply: Potential candidates and should include a supporting statement of no more than two pages addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and the Behavioural Capabilities which can be found in the Position Description. Applicants should also attach a current curriculum vitae including the details of two referees. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. LI-DNI
