Colac Otway Shire Council

Community Recovery Officer (Bushfire)

Job No: COS194
Location: Colac

Community Recovery Officer (Bushfire)
Temporary Full-Time, Fixed Term 12 Months 
Salary: $96,918.12 to $107,051.36 per annum plus superannuation
Location: Colac

We are seeking a suitably experienced and/or qualified community minded person to provide assistance to our community that were impacted by the Otway Bushfires in January 2026.  

You will support the community on behalf of Council by:

  • Assisting in the delivery of a range of community recovery activities related to the impact of the Otway Bushfires in January 2026.
  • Continuing the work that has been undertaken since the bushfires to supervise and deliver a range of community recovery programs and activities.
  • Supporting the planning and delivery of recovery activities and the implementation of the Colac Otway Relief and Recovery Plans.
  • Working with a diverse range of individuals, community groups, impacted businesses as well as relevant support organisations. 

For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.

For further information and how to apply:

    1. Download and review the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria.
    2. Information to be included with your application:
      • Letter of application 
      • Current resume
      • Key Selection Criteria Responses
    3. Submit your application

Applications Close Monday 9 March 2026 at 11:59pm

Please note: we reserve the right to conduct interviews with suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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About Colac

Colac Otway Shire is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque municipalities in Victoria. It comprises spectacular coastal areas, rain-forested hinterlands and beautiful vast open plains with native grasslands and wildflowers.

From the Great Ocean Road towns of Apollo Bay and Lavers Hill, to the beacon of the Cape Otway Lighthouse, the cascading waterfalls, nature trails and native wildlife, the lush tree ferns of the rainforests and tall timber of the Otway forest, Colac Otway has it all. Country living without compromise.

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