• Full Time | 9-day fortnight | 36.00 hours per week
• Salary: From $86,611 plus Superannuation
• Position Brief - Emergency Management Officer

About the team

The Disaster and Emergency Management Unit (DEMU) plays a critical role in helping the City prepare for, respond to, and recover from disaster and emergency events. Based at the City's Disaster and Emergency Management Centre Ashmore, the team works closely with internal branches, emergency services, government agencies, and community partners to strengthen resilience and support the safety and wellbeing of our community.

Operating across the Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery (PPRR) spectrum, the team leads initiatives that enhance operational readiness, build capability, and support coordinated emergency management outcomes across the City.

About the role 

As an Emergency Management Officer, you will provide operational support to the Disaster and Emergency Management Unit, contributing to a broad range of disaster and emergency management activities. Working under general direction, you will assist with planning, capability development, operational readiness, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen the City's resilience.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will support the delivery of training and exercises, contribute to emergency planning activities, maintain critical systems and data, and assist in developing reports, briefings, and operational materials. You will also play an important role during disaster and emergency events through participation in rostered Local Disaster Coordination Centre (LDCC) functions, including outside standard business hours when required.

Working collaboratively across the organisation and with external partners, you will help deliver initiatives that improve preparedness and support positive outcomes for the community.

We’re looking for people who have: 

We're seeking a proactive and organised professional who is passionate about emergency management and community resilience.

You will bring:

• Experience supporting operational management, resilience, community safety, or related programs and initiatives
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience supporting projects, and programs, training activities, exercises, or stakeholder engagement programs
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, briefings, correspondence, and operational documentation
• Well-developed research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience collecting, maintaining, and analysing information to support planning, reporting, and continuous improvement activities
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• A commitment to community resilience, continuous improvement, and delivering positive outcomes
• The flexibility to participate in rostered Local Disaster Coordination Centre (LDCC) functions, including during emergency activations and outside standard business hours

Desirable

• Qualifications in Emergency Management, Disaster Management, Public Safety, Risk Management, Community Resilience, Project Management, or a related discipline or equivalent experience
• Experience working within an operational environment
• Knowledge of the Queensland disaster management arrangements and the Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery (PPRR) framework
• Experience working with stakeholder relations, emergency services, government agencies, or community organisations in an emergency management context

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future 

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.  

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:   

• 9-day fortnight  

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations  

• Personal and professional development courses 

• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport  

• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member 

• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year 

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.  

How to apply
To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.

Contact Person Anneliisa Tonisson

Contact Email atonisson@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Closing Date Sunday 14 June 2026 /11:59pm AEDT   

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.  

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.