The Emergency Preparedness Manager role is a vital leadership position focused on ensuring the organisation is ready to respond effectively to any emergency. You'll lead the planning and coordination of systems, processes, and communications across all departments, educate staff on their roles and command structures, and collaborate closely with Queensland Health Emergency Operations Centres, emergency services, and community partners.

Additionally, you'll play a key role in maintaining business continuity to safeguard critical healthcare services. If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a real difference in crisis preparedness and response, this is a fantastic opportunity.

Bring your knowledge and skills to the team, apply now!

Job details

About the role:

The Emergency Preparedness Manager provides strategic and operational leadership and management to support and advance emergency preparedness and disaster planning across the Central Queensland Health (CQ Health).

An emergency is any internal or external emergency which endangers or threatens to endanger health and safety, property, or the environment. Emergency preparedness is about making sure the CQ Health has the resources, tools, and the capability to respond to any events.

• Develop and maintain an integrated approach to the delivery of emergency preparedness across CQ Health.
• Provide oversight for Emergency Response Plans, processes, procedures, policy, data collection and resource management for emergency response across CQ Health.
• Expand CQ Health capacity for Disaster Management through exercises, training and education for staff and provide strategic direction for Disaster Planning including but not limited to prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.
• Provide operational leadership and management through the provision of priorities for Disaster Management utilising the Queensland disaster management arrangements and guidelines and any the Queensland Health policies and directions for Disaster Management for health services.

About you:

While not mandatory, a qualification in emergency preparedness and experience in working within the Queensland state disaster management arrangements and guideline for disaster management in Queensland would be highly desirable.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $166,569 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $68.60 - $73.62 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5F640841

Applications close: Wednesday, 25 June 2025

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

This position will be filled in accordance with Queensland Public Health Sector (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 11) 2022.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• RK5F640841 - Emergency Preparedness Manager (PDF, 385KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants