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Job description

Agency NT Fire and Emergency Service Work unit NT Emergency Service - Planning and

Preparedness Command

Job title Manager, Planning and Preparedness Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 28/11/2024

Salary $113, 938 - $122,574 Location Darwin

Position number 24240021 RTF 307070 Closing 04/11/2024

Contact officer Gemma Bellenger on 08 8946 4168 or gemma.bellenger@pfes.nt.gov.au

About the agency www.pfes.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=307070

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

To provide high level leadership and management to command staff to ensure the development of emergency and hazard management

plans, delivery of community engagement and awareness activities and preparedness advice to Local and Regional Controllers.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead and manage the development of evidence based emergency management plans, at Territory, Regional and Local level, and hazard

management plans for NT Emergency Service (NTES) statutory and non-statutory responsibilities.

2. Negotiate and consult with industry, volunteers, community organisations, agencies and other stakeholders on emergency

preparedness and community engagement activities and their implications for the safety and welfare of NT communities.

3. Manage human, financial and physical resources in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures.

4. Lead, motivate and support staff to achieve outcomes, manage change and build effective teams and working relationships.

5. Prepare comprehensive reports, high-level briefings, submissions, and undertake policy development to support the agency’s

governance, risk management and reporting requirements.

6. Undertake operational duties (e.g. participating in coordination of emergency responses) in responses to manmade and natural

emergency events.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. High level skills in strategic, conceptual and analytical thinking, operating in a sensitive political, social and organisational environment,

and in negotiation and conflict resolution.

2. Demonstrated experience in strategic planning relevant to emergency and/or natural hazard management and development and

delivery of awareness campaigns to inform communities.

3. Well-developed knowledge of contemporary issues and initiatives relevant to emergency management with proven ability to develop

policies and procedures to align with the strategic direction of the agency.

4. Highly developed liaison, communications (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to identify, establish and

maintain positive and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

5. Proven initiative and self-motivation with the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, proven ability to perform under

pressure, meet deadlines and work effectively with minimal supervision.

Desirable

1. Diploma qualifications in emergency management or related discipline or relevant industry experience.

2. Significant knowledge and understanding of the legislation and policy frameworks applicable to NT emergency management

3. Level 2 qualifications in the Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System.

Further information

The successful applicant must have no significant criminal history record confirmed by a criminal history and intelligence data check. When

choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position including working outside business

hours and remote travel.