About the role
This role requires you to be a multi-skilled person, who is passionate about community safety and able to consistently deliver to a high standard. You will focus on delivering efficient and effective administrative assistance, with a strong emphasis on customer service for both internal and external stakeholders.

Work type: Temporary Full Time (12 months)
Classification: Band 5 $76,355 - $86,617 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• The provision of accurate, efficient and effective project/administrative support for the EM Unit.
• Undertake complex document management and version control in a systematic and organised manner.
• Assist in the establishment, development and maintenance of systems and procedures used within the unit.
• Provide support to all committees, sub committees, working groups and teams by scheduling meetings, taking and distributing minutes.
• Assist the Municipal Emergency Management Officer (MEMO) as required. Pro-actively maintain positive relationships across internal council functions and external stakeholders (eg CFA)

About you
The ideal candidate for this role will have previous experience in a high-level Administration role, strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. You will be confident in liaising with a diverse range of people, be adaptable, solutions focused, have high levels of resilience and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Experience:

• Previous experience in an administration based role.
• Experience in the development and maintenance of databases, complex document control and advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• High level of organisational skills.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Emergency Management and how this applies to Local Government under the Emergency Management Act and the State Emergency Management Plan (SEMP) is highly regarded.

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Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

Create our future together at the City of Greater Geelong
Join the City of Greater Geelong, a community-focused workplace on Wadawurrung Country. We deliver over 130 services to our growing population, striving to make our city a great place to live, work, and study. Our central location for Central Geelong-based employees is the Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal, a modern, sustainable, and inclusive workplace, along with our outreach locations.

If you're passionate about inclusivity and community, apply now – we’d love to meet you!

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

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Enquiries: Amanda Gaskill – Coordinator Emergency Management | 03 5272 4539 | AGaskill@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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