Duty Statement
Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the specified classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Liaise and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives and multi agency partners to plan, coordinate and facilitate emergency preparedness exercises and initiatives.
2. Prepare high-quality written Briefs, exercise plans, internal communications, after-action reviews and other documentation in alignment with the emergency management governance framework and in support of the APH Incident Planning and Response Committee (IPARC) priorities.
3. Deliver safety and security outcomes through specialist written advice, by reviewing emergency management exercises, protocols and security infrastructure capability to identify vulnerabilities, risk and suitable mitigations.
4. Identify longer-term strategic and measurable objectives, ensuring continued enhancement and delivery of DPS emergency management and security arrangements in line with the operating environment and national standards, including AS3745.
5. Develop and oversee emergency management training programs, the APH Warden Network and related requirements including content creation, guidelines and awareness initiatives.
Selection Criteria
1. Proven ability to comprehend and adhere to emergency management frameworks, governance and policy instruments and legislative obligations, within a large complex environment.
2. Ability to prepare concise and succinct written Briefing materials, reports and policy documents and to deliver effective well-articulated verbal briefings, advice and presentations to diverse audiences, including senior executives.
3. Demonstrated experience in the design, coordination and delivery of multi-agency emergency management preparedness exercises, or the ability to rapidly acquire these skills.
4. Ability to develop and operationalise emergency management and physical security plans, protocols and procedures in accordance with the local environment and national standards such as AS3745.
5. Established ability to analyse critical incidents and environments, identify systemic risks and provide evidence-based recommendations for remediation, mitigation and continuous improvement.
6. Demonstrated high-level leadership skills with the ability to build and maintain productive working relationships, influence decision-making and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
7. The ideal candidate will hold, or be willing to obtain, a nationally recognised qualification such as PAU50120 – Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) or equivalent.
