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Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Manager - Strategy and Governance
Disaster Management - Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.
Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.
Whether you’re working in regional, rural, or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/671191 |
| Closing date | 18-Jan-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time (76 hours p.f.) |
| Contact person | Janet Geisler |
| Contact details | 07 4885 6764 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
The Disaster Management at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
Provide strategic and operational leadership and management to support and advance disaster planning and emergency preparedness across Mackay Hospital and Health Service (MHHS).
About the Team
The Disaster Management Unit is based within the Strategy, Governance and Engagement division at the Mackay Base Hospital and provides support, advice and education to all facilities within the Mackay HHS on Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
