Emergency Management Lead

Emergency Management Lead

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Permanent Full Time (including optional ADO)

Management and Administrative Officers, Grade 5 (HS5)

Lead preparedness. Strengthen resilience. Make a real impact.

Are you passionate about ensuring organisations are prepared to respond effectively to emergencies and critical events?

West Gippsland Healthcare Group (WGHG) is seeking an experienced Emergency Management Lead to drive organisational readiness and resilience across our services.

In this key role, you will lead the development and continuous improvement of emergency management and business continuity systems, ensuring our people, patients and community remain safe during times of disruption.

About the role

Reporting to the Director Health, Safety and Wellbeing, you will:

• Lead emergency management and business continuity frameworks, systems and plans
• Coordinate organisation-wide emergency preparedness activities
• Design and deliver training and simulation exercises
• Provide expert advice to leaders and Incident Command Teams
• Lead audits, reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

About you

You are a proactive and collaborative professional who brings:

• Experience in emergency management and/or business continuity
• Knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. AS 4083, NSQHS Standards)
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to analyse information and drive practical improvements
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes

Relevant qualifications (Emergency Management, TAE, AIIMS) are highly regarded.

Why join WGHG?

WGHG is a growing regional health service and a key provider of care to the Gippsland community.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements, including optional ADO
• Salary packaging and employee benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• A supportive, values-driven workplace

You’ll also contribute to the future of healthcare in the region, including planning for a new state-of-the-art hospital.

About us

West Gippsland Healthcare Group provides acute, community and aged care services to a rapidly growing community in Baw Baw Shire. We are proud of our strong culture, commitment to quality care, and connection to the community we serve.

Further information is contained in the Position Description.  Applications are to be submitted by selecting 'Apply Now' and should include a current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability.  Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any further queries, please contact Matthew Casey - Director Health, Safety and Wellbeing on matthew.casey@wghg.org.au or (03) 5623 0786.

Applications close: 24 July 2026* (applications may close earlier)

* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.

Our commitment

WGHG is an inclusive and child-safe organisation. We welcome applications from all members of the community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ individuals and people with disability.