National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was established on 1 September 2022 as a single, accountable Commonwealth authority that delivers a whole-of-nation approach to reducing disaster risk, planning, preparing for, responding to and recovering from all hazards across the emergency management continuum. NEMA works closely with local communities as well as state and territory governments to deliver the best outcome for communities across Australia. To help communities respond and recover, while preparing Australia for future emergencies, we: provide national leadership to share knowledge, situational awareness, and trends in disaster efforts to inform, guide and shape the national picture and decision-making at the Commonwealth, state and local government level - including through policy development and strategy to improve risk reduction, resilience and recovery. provide round-the-clock all-hazards monitoring and operational coordination for domestic and international emergencies, including supply chain disruptions, critical infrastructure outages, biosecurity risks and widespread cyber-attacks, and through supporting preparedness and response activities, including through the operationalisation of the Australian Government Crisis Management Framework and the Australian Disaster Preparedness Framework. work with communities, industry and non-government organisations by connecting local Coordination and Planning Officers and other NEMA staff right around Australia, to share lessons learnt, provide awareness on navigating government services, and gain community and industry-led ideas and concepts to inform strategic policy and planning. fund programs and initiatives, big and small, that help communities in times of emergency, as well as to recover and prepare, including through disaster recovery funding and the Disaster Ready Fund to help reduce the risk and impact of disasters; For further information on NEMA's purpose, vision and values, please see About us | NEMA . About the Role: NEMA is looking to fill the First Assistant Coordinator-General Programs, with a high calibre senior executive who will accept the challenges associated with operating in a high tempo small agency. The role is fast-paced, complex and dynamic, and presents a key opportunity to ensure the Agency is effective, responsive, sustainable and evidence-informed in its program design and delivery. The First Assistant Coordinator-General Programs works to enable NEMA through the Disaster Resilience and Recovery Group to: Lead national disaster recovery, hazard mitigation and resilience programs and investments. Lead and oversee program administration, including overseeing all aspects of program activation, guideline development, eligibility issues, application assessment, funding reallocations, and other program administration issues as appropriate. Work in partnership with states/territories and other stakeholders to progress and deliver administered programs and projects. Ensure NEMA's program investment is aligned with policy and targeted using analytics where possible. Support the work of the agency portfolio reporting, assurance and evaluation functions in monitoring and evaluating portfolio investment across all programs. Liaise effectively with operational crisis areas in NEMA in the activation of recovery assistance in an eligible disaster event. The key duties of the position include We are seeking candidates who: Have proven senior leadership capability working with multi-disciplinary teams in a complex and fast-paced small organisation. Consider emerging trends, identify long-term opportunities and balance organisational requirements with desired whole of government outcomes. Can demonstrate experience in managing complex risks in a dynamic, multi-faceted, high tempo environment. Possess highly developed interpersonal, communication, negotiation, briefing and planning, skills. Display political acumen, strong communication and have demonstrated experience in managing and influencing diverse stakeholders. Possess outstanding organisational skills, including time management and dealing with competing priorities. Have strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at various levels. Demonstrate well-developed critical thinking skills. Able to analyse complex issues and develop reasoned conclusions. Have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a minimum Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) level AGSVA security clearance, and AFP Employee suitability clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level. Promote APS and Agency values and behaviours. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Lead and manage a diverse team including contractors through the relevant program of work. Responsible for effective Agency stewardship of area of responsibility through effective governance, reporting and resource management. Lead and implement agency vision and strategic intent. Support DRR Group internal planning, support internal and external budget development, projects and support and lead change within the agency. Build and maintain highly effective and constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Act for or represent the Deputy Coordinator Disaster Resilience and Recovery as required. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age people and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential.
