Emergency Management Coordinator and Local Emergency Management Officer

Application Close Date: 11:59pm on 15 June 2026.

At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose.

Life with us is the best of both worlds.

What we offer you

A generous Salary commencing from $129,386.00 annual, Superannuation, Mobile Phone and other benefits
Working Location at Penrith’s Civic Centre with the opportunity for flexible working arrangements
Access to a Leaseback Vehicle is available with this position
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Here’s what you’ll be up to…

In this critical leadership role, you’ll take on the responsibilities of Council’s designated Local Emergency Management Officer (LEMO), leading Council's emergency management planning, coordination and resilience initiatives for the Penrith community.

You’ll:

Lead Council’s emergency management planning, ensuring compliance with legislation including NSW EMPLAN and the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989
Coordinate Council's emergency services functions and act as Executive Officer to the Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC)
Partner with agencies such as the RFS, SES and other stakeholders to deliver risk-based planning, disaster preparedness and recovery outcomes
Manage Council’s Emergency Operations Centre readiness and support activations during emergency events
Drive community resilience programs, including bushfire and flood planning, education and engagement initiatives
Lead post-incident reviews and continuous improvement through lessons management frameworks
Seek opportunities for grant funding for disaster recovery

This is a highly impactful role where your work directly supports the safety, preparedness and recovery of our community before, during and after disasters.

Refer to the Position Description for more information about the role.

Who we are (And why you’ll love us)

You’ll be joining our Strategic Asset Management team, working alongside passionate professionals who are committed to strengthening community resilience and delivering meaningful outcomes for the City.

We’re a collaborative and supportive team that values:

Strong partnerships across Council and external emergency services
Continuous learning and improvement
Making a real difference for our community, especially when it matters most

This is a unique opportunity to step into a visible, purpose-driven role where your expertise will shape how Council prepares for and responds to emergencies.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for a confident and capable professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment. You’ll bring:

Strong experience in emergency management, including planning, coordination and/or Emergency Operations Centre environments
The ability to lead and make decisions under pressure, particularly during emergency events
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across agencies, community groups and internal teams
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for building community resilience
Relevant tertiary qualifications in emergency management (or equivalent experience)

The must-know bits

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.

Ready to make work feel less like… work?

If you’re nodding along and already picturing your first day, submit your application by hitting ‘Apply Now’.

In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria as a part of their application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

We’ve got an opportunity, you’ve got talent… Let’s talk.

For more information, contact Michael Alderton (Head of Strategic Asset Management) on 02 4732 7***.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our website.

At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.