vps 5 senior regional planning & recovery officer.

In this VPS5 role, you will lead operational relief and recovery coordination planning, ensuring that local communities remain at the heart of all recovery activities. This is a full-time, 12-week (3-month) contract following a Monday–Friday schedule.

The role: As a Senior Regional Planning Officer, you will be an integral member of a regional team, driving planning and operations across regional and state-level priorities. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining working from home with essential travel across the Geelong (Barwon South West) and Grampians regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Planning: Coordinate operational relief and recovery planning during and after emergency events.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Forge strong connections across government agencies and councils to facilitate a partnership approach.
• Issue Management: Identify and resolve emerging risks and complex issues in accordance with emergency management governance.
• Strategic Reporting: Prepare high-quality operational reports for executives and provide expert advice on contentious business matters.
• Operational Support: Support the design and delivery of objectives that impact localized service delivery and community expectations.

What You’ll Bring: We are looking for a self-motivated professional who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of relevant government legislation and experience in emergency management or regional/local government activities.
• Planning & Writing: Exceptional report writing skills and the ability to translate strategic direction into actionable team plans.
• Resilience: The ability to stay calm under pressure and lead teams through challenging, high-stakes situations.
• Interpersonal Impact: A "trusted relationship builder" with the ability to navigate differences of opinion and communicate with credibility.
• Mobility: A valid Victorian Driver’s Licence is mandatory. You must be willing to travel regularly across the region.

Why Apply?

• Meaningful Work: Directly impact the safety and resilience of Victorian communities.
• Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements with a mix of WFH and regional engagement.
• Professional Growth: Lead complex projects and contribute to state-wide recovery strategies.
  
  

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background. REGVIC2410