Role Highlights
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Use your assurance and evaluation skills to support improvement and shape direct
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Build your network across the SA and national emergency management sector
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Enjoy working in a small, dynamic and supportive team
Role Details
The Manager, Emergency Management leads critical governance, assurance, and strategic reform initiatives that underpin South Australia's emergency management capability. This role is responsible or the oversight of the Lessons Management Portal, coordination of State Strategic Projects, and delivery of sector-wide reforms, including the Emergency Management Assurance Attestation process.
The Manager provides authoritative policy and strategic advice on emergency management issues to the State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC), Emergency Management Cabinet Committee (EMCC), and senior government stakeholders including the Chief Executive, Premier, and Cabinet. The role drives whole-of government initiatives, supports executive committees, and leads a high-performing team that contributes to the State’s broader security and emergency management outcomes.
Special Conditions
- The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Management Program.
- The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
- Applications from those wishing to work less than full-time hours will be considered, subject to the team requirements.
- All SERM staff are required to participate in the State Crisis Centre during exercises and incidents and be on the on-call roster for the State Crisis Centre and State Emergency Centre.
- This position requires a National Security Clearance to the level of Secret.
- Initial appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.
- Out-of-hours work and interstate travel maybe required.
For more information please see the role description:
About the Department
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) drives the Premier's priorities
in South Australia. Our vision is to be the heart of government through providing important leadership, trusted advice and strategy as well as
central support services for the social, environmental and economic issues that we face. Our staff enjoy working with colleagues who value integrity,
knowledge and intellectual capability. They exemplify the public sector purpose: Making a difference so South Australia thrives.
About the Business
Security, Emergency and Recovery Management (SERM) provides leadership, advice and guidance for the State’s national security and emergency management governance and policy arrangements. SERM also guides the co-ordination and delivery of whole of Government recovery interventions across a disaster event. They support both the immediate operational and the longer-term considerations and consequences of the disaster event through recovery program planning.
SERM advises and supports the Premier through the Emergency Management Act 2004, supports the Chief Executive as Chair of the State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC), supports the SEMC in achieving their strategic directions and legislated requirements, is the custodian of the State Emergency Management Plan, represents South Australia on national committees and oversees the SA Government protective security policy.
Contact Us
Enquiries to Ms Kirsten-Leigh Barr
0487 041 032
Diversity and Inclusion
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that is reflective of the community we serve.
We welcome and value applications from candidates who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, candidates with disability and those from the LGBTIQA+ community.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a safe and healthy working environment. If you require any additional support, please provide us with details through the application process.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.