TRUST | RESPECT | ACCOUNTABILITY | CUSTOMERS & COMMUNITY | EXCELLENCE | SUPPORT

These are our TRACES Values, embodying a culture where openness and transparency are the norm.  At the Shire of Dardanup we all hold ourselves accountable to deliver excellence for our customers and community.

We hire for attitude and cultural fit; alignment with our values is paramount and is revered and celebrated.

The Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and/or experienced person to assist in delivering our Emergency Management planning and implementation objectives.  The successful candidate will be involved in emergency and disaster management, and be responsible for the provision of community education in these areas.

The purpose of this position is to:

• Coordinate the management of the Shire’s Volunteer Bushfire Brigades.
• Provide assistance in the planning and implementation of prevention, preparedness, response and recovery measures to ensure emergency and disaster management capability.
• Enforce statutory requirements in accordance with Council policy, Acts, Regulations & Local Laws relating to Emergency Management.
• Liaise with the public and public authorities and consult with other Shire staff on matters to maintain emergency services standards.

Work Type:                              Part-time 0.6FTE – 3 Days per Week

Remuneration:                       Level 4 between $31.9317 and $37.6691 per hour* dependent on skills and qualifications.   

What’s on offer:

• Competitive remuneration and great benefits
• Located in Eaton, a south west lifestyle beckons
• Negotiated flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Superannuation co-contributions
• Discounted gym membership – enjoy our newly refurbished 24 hour gym
• Award-winning, brand-new Administration Building with free office parking
• Corporate Wellness Program & Corporate Health Insurance discounts
• A supportive and intelligent team, keen to collaborate and innovate
• Employee Assistance Program

About the Shire of Dardanup

The Shire of Dardanup blends the picturesque farming hinterland of Dardanup and Ferguson Valley with an expanding urban residential and commercial hub in Eaton, where our Administration Centre is located. Situated at the gateway to the south west, we are only minutes from Bunbury, and less than 2 hours from Perth.

Opportunity and experience await within the Shire, including unique drawcards like Gnomesville and Fergus the Bull, local wineries and restaurants, and picturesque natural wonders in the Ferguson Valley, state forests and National Parks. Combined with a progressive Council and supportive work environment, now is a great time to join our team!

Want more info?

Call our HR Team on 08 9724 0362 or visit our website for more details: www.dardanup.wa.gov.au/employment    

To Apply:

Applicants must address the selection criteria in the position description to be eligible for this position. Email your cover letter, selection criteria statement, and Resume to hr@dardanup.wa.gov.au 

Applications Close:  9.00am, Thursday 19 September 2024 or until a suitable pool of candidates is received.  This means the vacancy may close without notice.

The Shire of Dardanup reserves the right to commence the selection process prior to the close of applications.  We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available.

*Age rates will apply for applicants under 21 years of age