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Program Lead Emergency Management
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston
Program Lead Emergency and Business Continuity Management is a specialised role, responsible for the development and evaluation of emergency and event specific disruption plans to support the RBWH to plan and prepare for, and respond and recover from, events which require coordinated whole-of-hospital action.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RBH662687 |
| Closing date | 10-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | See role description |
| Contact person | Sarah Black |
| Contact details | 07 3646 9961 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
The role applies subject matter expertise and contemporary risk assessment, emergency management, and business continuity methods in the provision of strategic direction and advice to RBWH Executive for whole-of-hospital Emergency and Business Continuity Management.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Lead the development and implementation of the RBWH emergency and business continuity program in close collaboration with the RBWH Executive and key stakeholders to ensure it meets the current and future needs of the RBWH and MNH. This includes leading activities to measure and demonstrate compliance with National Standards 1 and Health Services Directive 003:2017 Disaster and Emergency Incidents.
- Undertake regular risk assessment to confirm organisational exposure to natural and man-made hazards. Lead and collaborate on subsequent mitigation and preparedness activities to reduce risks to as low as reasonably practicable.
- Apply high-level judgement and latest evidence in advising the RBWH Executive and RBWH Incident Commander/ Incident Management Team on timely and effective disaster and emergency management risk assessment and action planning.
Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
- Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
- 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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RBH662687 - Role description (PDF, 372KB)
Role Description
Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
Application Kit
Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
Application Kit
