Recovery and Resilience Lead

Join to apply for the Recovery and Resilience Lead role at Townsville City Council . About the Role Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week). Tertiary or postgraduate qualifications in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Humanitarian Assistance, or Recovery. LGO 6 ($93,992 - $100,333 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience. Why Choose Us Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle. Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network, treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more. We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city. We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city. Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future. Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature. Our Purpose: Grow Townsville Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment About the Role We’re looking for someone to help make our community safer and stronger during disasters. In this role, you’ll work with others to plan and run programs that prepare people for emergencies, especially those most at risk. You’ll lead workshops, support recovery efforts, and help improve how we respond to disasters. You’ll also work with local teams and community members to understand their needs and make sure our plans are effective and inclusive. This role is responsible for developing and implementing strategic community projects and programs that enhance public awareness and strengthen disaster resilience across Council and the broader community. This role provides strategic direction for disaster recovery operations and works collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure coordinated, effective, and sustainable recovery and resilience outcomes. You will be required to make yourself available to work outside standard business hours and across various locations within the Townsville region, including participation in on‑call rosters during emergency events. About You Tertiary or postgraduate qualifications in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Humanitarian Assistance, or Recovery, or significant experience in emergency management or operations within government, non‑government, or private sector environments. Highly developed leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with proven experience leading project teams or resources in a collaborative and supportive work environment. Ability to work both independently and as part of a high‑performing team, with a strong focus on achieving outcomes and building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Proven project management skills, including the ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver complex projects and manage resources effectively to meet deadlines and strategic objectives. Experience in managing diverse stakeholder relationships and responding constructively to operational challenges in dynamic environments. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare complex reports, action plans, policies, procedures, and strategic documents. Deep understanding of local, state, and national emergency management frameworks, including legislative and policy requirements relevant to disaster recovery and resilience. Demonstrated experience in disaster management and community planning, with a proven ability to effectively plan and manage responses to crises and natural disasters. Current Queensland “C” class open driver’s license. Current Blue Card (or eligibility to obtain one) for working in child‑related environments. How To Apply Your application can be submitted through the ‘Apply’ button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role. If you wish to discuss this position further, please contact Zac (Team Manager) on Closing Date: 11.45pm, Monday 17 November 2025. What We Offer 17.5% annual leave loading Up to 5 weeks annual leave Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave 14 weeks paid Parental Leave Domestic and Family Violence Leave Natural Disaster Leave Up to 13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members Salary Sacrifice opportunities Learning and Development opportunities Fitness Passport programme offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses Employee Assistance Program We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact or phone for a confidential discussion. Attachments Resilience and Recovery Lead_PD.pdf #J-18808-Ljbffr