Clarence Valley Council

Coordinator Emergency Management & Resilience

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community. We strive to lead with openness and courage and want you to be part of that journey.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

• permanent full time - 70 hours per fortnight
• the package: $101,374 to $120,890 plus superannuation per annum
• location: South Grafton, NSW
• enjoy the benefits of flex time
• access to leaseback vehicle
• access to fitness passport

About the role
Join Clarence Valley Council as our new Coordinator Emergency Management & Resilience. As a key member of our team, you will lead Council's emergency management preparedness and community resilience activities, working across all phases of emergency management to ensure our organisation and community are ready to face future challenges. From coordinating and updating our Local Emergency Management Plan and building partnerships with community groups, to engaging stakeholders across all levels of government and driving initiatives that strengthen community preparedness, your work will directly benefit our community.

This is a varied and rewarding role that calls for someone who thrives on building relationships across all levels of government and the community, can navigate complex information with clarity and confidence, and is ready to step up when it matters most.

When emergencies occur, you will perform the legislated duties of the Local Emergency Management Officer, supporting the activation of the Emergency Operations Centre and Council's response and recovery efforts.

Participation in a rotating roster as the designated Local Emergency Management Officer (LEMO), sharing 24-hour availability on a week-long rotational basis with other LEMO officers within Council. An allowance will be paid in recognition of this requirement. The role also requires out-of-hours and weekend work as necessary.

Apply now and be part of a team committed to making the Clarence Valley a community full of opportunity.

To be considered for this position you will need to:

• Address the essential requirements of the role as per position description
• Attach certificates and licences as listed in the essential requirements as a supporting
• document
• Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (5 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. You will need to demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities.
• Answer the target questions - maximum 300 words each question
  Q1. Tell us about a time when you had to be flexible, show initiative and respond quickly to change. What did you do what was the outcome?
  Q2. Tell us about a time when you had to build rapport with multiple stakeholders to achieve a common goal? How did you go about it, and how was the goal achieved?

Contact
Adele McGeary, Manager Strategic Infrastructure on 02 6640 3552

Closing date
Tuesday 14 July 2026 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information
This position is located at Council's Rushforth Road Works Depot, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

How to apply
All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.

For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website. 

Do you want further information on how to apply under the Capability Framework? Please read our How to apply for a job guide.

Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply. Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.