Colac Otway Shire Council

Emergency Management Project Officer

Job No: COS207
Location: Colac

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join Colac Otway Shire Council as Emergency Management Project Officer in a Temporary Part-Time (30.5 hours per week, flexible days/hours), Fixed Term capacity.

Located within two hours south-west of Melbourne, Colac Otway is renowned for its magnificent southern coastline, the Otway rainforests and the northern lakes and offers an attractive lifestyle with diverse employment opportunities. Backed by a thriving economy in primary industries, tourism, commercial and community services this is an exceptional career opportunity.

As the Emergency Management Project Officer, you will assist Council to:

General

  • Effectively deliver our emergency management responsibilities established in legislation, state plans and policies including the State Emergency Management Plan, the Vulnerable Persons Register and Community Emergency Programs.
  • Contribute to better prepared and more resilient communities.
  • Embed emergency management capacity and capability as a core component of council business.

 Specific

  • Work collaboratively with communities and emergency service agencies to develop and deliver community resilience and emergency management outcomes.
  • Build and strengthen the capacity of Council to deliver community and emergency management initiatives.
  • Develop strong partnerships and networks that support innovation and enhance community resilience in the broader context of emergency management.
  • Understand, interpret and apply latest research learnings into relevant aspects of emergency management planning, for before, during and after emergencies.

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

Applications close on Sunday 19 April 2026 at 11.59pm

Salary information: $72,597.20 to $82,571.32 per annum pro rata plus superannuation.

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

Please note: Council reserves 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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