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Are you a strategic planner with a passion for community resilience? Join a leading Victorian public sector entity dedicated to supporting communities as they rebuild and recover after major emergencies. In this VPS5 role, you will lead operational relief and recovery coordination planning, ensuring that local communities remain at the heart of all recovery activities. This is a full-time, 12-week (3-month) contract following a Monday–Friday schedule. The role: As a Senior Regional Planning Officer, you will be an integral member of a regional team, driving planning and operations across regional and state-level priorities. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining working from home with essential travel across the Geelong (Barwon South West) and Grampians regions.
Job Responsibility:
Lead operational relief and recovery coordination planning
Forge strong connections across government agencies and councils
Identify and resolve emerging risks and complex issues
Prepare high-quality operational reports for executives
Provide expert advice on contentious business matters
Support the design and delivery of objectives that impact localized service delivery
Requirements:
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant government legislation
Experience in emergency management or regional/local government activities
Exceptional report writing skills
Ability to translate strategic direction into actionable team plans
Ability to stay calm under pressure and lead teams through challenging situations
A 'trusted relationship builder' with ability to navigate differences of opinion
A valid Victorian Driver’s Licence
Willingness to travel regularly across the region
What we offer:
Hybrid work arrangements with a mix of WFH and regional engagement
Professional growth opportunities
Meaningful work impacting community safety and resilience