Work. Are you passionate about advancing crisis management and enhancing emergency response frameworks? Come and join Sunwater as our Senior Emergency Management & Planning Advisor where you will provide crisis, emergency and incident response advice to Sunwater, including delivering an ongoing exercise validation program to support continual improvement and develop, and maintain crisis and emergency response plans and procedures.

In addition, you will:

• Develop and maintain crisis management frameworks and response arrangements, including emergency and incident response plans and procedures.
• Provide advice and guidance on strategies to uplift crisis and incident response arrangements.
• Plan, develop and deliver Sunwater’s exercise validation programs to support ongoing improvements.
• Provide direction and advice on training for crisis and incident response teams, including the coordination of the crisis management team.
• Deliver planning and preparation strategies for high-risk weather seasons and other hazards.

We are seeking a skilled professional with demonstrated experience in facilitating crisis, incident and business continuity exercises. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role, tertiary qualifications in related field, and demonstrated proficiency in applying the Australasian Inter-Agency Incident Management System. A background in disaster management, law enforcement or military would be highly advantageous.

In addition, you will have the following skills:

• Stakeholder Management – Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to partner with all levels of the organization.
• Effective Communication – Highly developed written communication skills with demonstrated ability to review content and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking – Application of critical thinking and providing flexible solutions in a business setting.

This full-time, 12-month fixed term opportunity based in Fortitude Valley. At Sunwater, we have a genuine emphasis on work/life balance and to ensure you are well-rewarded for your dedication and hard work, this role offers:

• Attractive base salary starting from $141,112 (for a standard 38 hr week)
• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Water - Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Life - At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources, and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
• My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
• My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future.  We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world.  We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.

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