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Vacancy N.N. 10711652

Bureau of Meteorology Closing date: Thursday, 7 September 2017 National Forecast Services

Public Safety, Disaster Mitigation Policy

Job Title:	National Manager, Disaster Mitigation Policy
JobType:	Ongoing, Full-time
Location:	Docklands - VIC; Parkes - ACT; Casuarina - NT; Brisbane - QLD; Adelaide - SA; Sydney - NSW
Salary:	$128,756 - $137,458
Classifications:	Executive Level 2
Position No:	601

Job Description ^{http://www.bom.gov.au/careers/}

Duties

The Bureau of Meteorology is Australia's national weather, climate and water agency. Its expertise and services assist Australians in dealing with the harsh realities of their natural environment, including droughts, floods, fires, storms, tsunami and tropical cyclones. This position is within the Bureau's National Forecasting Services Group which delivers forecasting and warning services to emergency services and the general community. Reporting to the General Manager Public Safety, the National Manager, Disaster Mitigation Policy, is responsible for developing best practice policies, procedures and projects to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Disaster Mitigation including leading the policy development for new multi-hazard impact warning services and the Bureau's Services Plan for the Emergency Management customers.
This important and challenging senior role oversees the planning, organisation and coordination of all aspects of Disaster Mitigation Policy including improving resilience and minimising impact. The role will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of public safety warning services, lead policy initiatives to improve warnings impact and deliver enhanced value. The position will provide the secretariat for the Bureau’s Hazard Services Forum and monitor the implementation of the Inter-governmental Agreement (IGA) for Bureau Hazard Services including the Flood, Extreme Weather and Fire Action Plans.
The National Manager, Disaster Mitigation Policy will represent the Bureau at inter-departmental, major national and international stakeholder forums and committees related to disaster mitigation and resilience and lead consultation with State Government disaster mitigation and emergency management authorities. The role also leads the team that coordinates relationships with the International Disaster Risk Reduction community and the World Meteorological Organisation and contribute to developing a community of practice for disaster risk reduction in Australia.

Eligibility

A degree or diploma of an Australian institution, or a comparable overseas qualification, which is appropriate to the duties OR other comparable qualifications, which are appropriate to the duties.

Notes

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information see: href='http://www.apsc.gov.au/priorities/disability/recruitability' target='APSC recruitability page'>http://www.apsc.gov.au/priorities/disability/recruitability.

About Bureau of Meteorology
The Bureau of Meteorology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants who are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, come from non-English speaking backgrounds or have a disability may wish to indicate this in their application so that the selection advisory committee can be appropriately structured. We are looking for highly qualified/experienced people who are interested in working in a dynamic organisation that offers a challenging work environment and excellent opportunities for development and advancement.

To Apply

Selection Documentation:	Dasarath Jayasuriya, 03 8638 8251, [e-mail]
Position Contact:	Dasarath Jayasuriya, 03 8638 8251
Agency Recruitment Site:	http://www.bom.gov.au/

This notice is part of the electronic Public Service Gazette PS34 - 24 Aug 2017 Published by Australian Public Service Commission.

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