Emergency Management & Community Safety Officer

Where Preparedness Meets Community on the Outback Coast

The Emergency Management & Community Safety Officer is a position within the Shire's Ranger Services team responsible for coordinating the Shire's emergency management preparedness, bushfire risk mitigation and Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade support functions, while undertaking targeted Ranger activities focused on bushfire prevention and community safety.

The position provides a dedicated resource to strengthen the Shire's capacity to prepare for emergencies, reduce bushfire risk and improve community and organisational resilience.

The position acts as a key operational link between the Shire, Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), the Shire's Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC), State Government agencies, contractors, community organisations and the broader community.

The role focuses on coordination, preparedness, prevention, mitigation, community resilience and capability development rather than assuming responsibility for the operational functions of emergency service agencies or the operational command of the Shire's Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade.

The position also contributes to the Shire's broader Ranger Services function; however, its Ranger responsibilities are primarily targeted toward bushfire prevention, emergency preparedness and higher-risk community safety matters rather than maintaining a routine general Ranger caseload.

What You’ll Do

As our Emergency Management & Community Safety Officer, you will:

• Demonstrate successful leadership through the application of the Shire's core values by promoting a work culture of sustainability, quality improvement, efficiency, and excellent customer service that corresponds to our Code of Conduct and Customer Service Charter.

• A commitment to a safe work environment and WHS legislation, policy and processes.

• Coordinate the Shire’s emergency management planning, preparedness, training and exercises, including maintaining the Local Emergency Management Arrangements (LEMA).

• Support the Shire’s emergency response and recovery, including coordinating resources, local information and community information during emergency events.

• Develop and coordinate bushfire risk mitigation programs, inspections and works across identified high-risk areas.

• Undertake bushfire compliance and community safety activities, including firebreak inspections, hazard investigations, education and enforcement where required.

• Build strong working relationships with DFES, emergency services, government agencies, landowners and community stakeholders.

• Support the Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, including volunteer engagement, training, equipment, resources, planning and operational preparedness.Provide timely, professional and courteous customer service to staff, suppliers and other internal and external stakeholders, including responding to payment and account enquiries.

• Identify and coordinate grant funding and projects supporting emergency management, bushfire mitigation and Brigade capability.

• Monitor risks, projects and mitigation activities and provide regular reporting to management on preparedness, Brigade capability and community safety outcomes.

About You

You’ll bring:

• Demonstrated experience in accounts payable, finance administration, or similar role.

• Highly developed ability to uphold a values-based approach in the workplace.

• Relevant qualification and/or demonstrated experience in emergency management, bushfire management, Ranger services, community safety, local government or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience or practical knowledge of emergency management planning and preparedness.

• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of bushfire prevention, mitigation, compliance or emergency response.

• Demonstrated ability to work within time constraints and assist the team in achieving the completion of projects.

• Experience in regulatory compliance, community safety, project coordination or a related operational environment.

• Ability to obtain and maintain appointment as a Bush Fire Control Officer where required.

• Ability and willingness to undertake relevant emergency management, bushfire and DFES training.

• Previous experience as a Bush Fire Control Officer.

• DFES bushfire or emergency management training.

• Incident management training.

• Alignment with our CARECHIP values — Courage, Authenticity, Respect, Excellence, Cohesion, Humility, Inclusion, Passion.

Why Join Us

Your package includes:

• Salary: $92,499.52p/a plus superannuation, district allowance: $1,243.15p/a, housing allowance $4,753.22p/a (if eligible).

• $3,500 retention bonus after 3 years’ service.*

• 5 weeks annual leave + 2 Local Government public holidays.

• Training and professional development opportunities.

• Annual leave travel assistance, gym and club membership subsidies, and aquatic centre access.

• Additional allowances and subsidies under our Attraction & Retention Policy.*

• A supportive workplace focused on safety, wellbeing, and community impact.

*Subject to corporate policy.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to help maintain our financial practices, we’d love to hear from you. To view the full position description: PD. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & COMMUNITY SAFETY OFFICER

Applications close: 4pm Thursday 22 October 2026
For more information, please contact Denika Sweetman, Manager People, Culture & Wellbeing on (08) 9941 0000.

The Shire of Carnarvon reserves the right to close applications early and/or commence the shortlisting and interview process prior to the advertised closing date. The position may be filled at any time upon identification of a suitable applicant.