Georges River Council

Security and Emergency Management Officer

Georges River Council have a fantastic opportunity for a Security and Emergency Management Officer to join their team based in Carlton.

About The Role

This role plays a critical part in local emergency management and security operations for Council. As the Deputy Local Emergency Management Officer (DLEMO), you will provide executive support to the Local Emergency Management Officer (LEMO) to ensure the effective operation of the Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC). This involves working closely with emergency services, government agencies, and community stakeholders to enhance Council’s preparedness, response, and recovery efforts in emergencies.

In addition to emergency management responsibilities, you will oversee Council’s security operations, including security risk assessments, CCTV and access control management, after-hours callouts, and contract management for security services.

Responsibilities include:

Emergency Management focus

• Support the Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) by providing executive assistance and coordination.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Council’s emergency management plans and procedures.
• Act as a key liaison with emergency services, government agencies, and community organisations during emergency events.
• Provide advice and guidance to Council on emergency preparedness, response, and recovery strategies.
• Contribute to the review and testing of emergency management plans to ensure they align with legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate training exercises and workshops for Council staff and stakeholders to enhance emergency preparedness.

Security Operations focus

• Manage the security operations of Council, including CCTV, alarms, swipe card access, and security risk assessments.
• Conduct security audits and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Respond to security incidents and coordinate with government agencies on matters impacting Council’s assets.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and guidelines for Council’s security and emergency management strategies.
• Manage security-related contracts and oversee system upgrades for access control and security operations.

What We Offer

• Permanent, Full Time - 70 hours per fortnight
• Salary from $94,961.99 - $110,025.72 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation (dependant on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate)
• Car allowance
• 9-day fortnight subject to operational requirements
• Health and Wellbeing paid leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options
• Sponsored Study Program
• Parental Leave and Support
• Employee Rewards Program

The successful candidate will have

• Experience working in an emergency management role
• Licence – Security and Risk Management, or commensurate experience to the licence requirements and preparedness to undertake the qualification within 3 months of appointment
• Drivers Licence Class C or above
• Highly effective communication, community consultation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven experience in the delivery of organisational projects
• Minimum 3 years experience in the security industry
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Security Industries Act and Regulations
• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to use various software packages, including Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated experience in managing contracts
• Demonstrated experience in managing projects

Desirable

• Asset Management knowledge and experience
• GIS experience
• Experience in placemaking
• Project management certification 

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today. Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Tom Heath, Acting Manager City Operational Services on 02 9330 9459.

Note: Previous applicants need not apply. 

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Tuesday 18 March 2025 at 11.59 pm AEST

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.