Senior Regional Relief and Recovery Officer South WestJob Description:The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Regional Relief and Recovery Officer to join its Emergency Management team in the Barwon, South West region.This role will be an integral part of the Emergency Recovery Victoria (ERV) regional coordination team, leading divisional and regional planning for relief and recovery response during and after a disaster.The successful candidate will work closely with local governments, stakeholders, and communities to optimise community outcomes, including assisting them to understand and excel at relief and recovery funding protocols and processes.Key Responsibilities:Contribute to research and problem-solving on issues and evolving policy to address challenges in relief and recovery, collaborating with peers and stakeholders.Engage with stakeholders and build relationships to support local governments in relief and recovery efforts.Requirements:A tertiary qualification in fields related to emergency management, community services, community engagement, or business management.Experience in disaster relief and/or recovery, community resilience, and trauma-informed relief and recovery practices.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to project manage and work under pressure.Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt, or .rtf formats.