Community Recovery Officer (AGRN1242)
- Full time, fixed term up to 3 years
- Band 6 – $86,637 per annum + 12% superannuation
About Us:
The Strathbogie Shire is a vibrant and progressive rural municipality located about two hours from the Melbourne CBD along the Hume Highway. We have diverse and picturesque communities served by townships such as Euroa, Nagambie, Violet Town, Avenel, Longwood, Ruffy and Strathbogie.
About the Role:
The Strathbogie Shire community is recovering from the significant bushfire event of January 2026 (AGRN1242), which caused widespread damage to homes, community infrastructure, essential services, and the natural environment.
The Community Recovery Officer will contribute to the planning and delivery of recovery activities and support the implementation of the Strathbogie Recovery Plans. You will work closely with a diverse mix of community members, groups, local businesses, and key support organisations, as well as engage with a range of service providers to strengthen community resilience and build capacity for future emergencies.
Weekend work may be required in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Respond in the event of a disaster as per assigned key duties and responsibilities documented in Council’s Emergency Management arrangements and Business Continuity Plan.
- Participate in an on-call roster and available for duty in the event of an emergency. Provide effective financial administration and compliance to Council’s Procurement Policy and Procedural Guidelines, undertaking preparation, management and reporting of any allocated budget.
- Identify funding opportunities and assist or lead the preparation of funding applications for bushfire recovery activities.
- Collate, assess, and interpret Crisisworks service data to support council decision making and strategic direction in relation to community programs.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- The ability to assist in the coordination of staff, volunteers, contractors, equipment, and materials efficiently and effectively.
- The ability to gain cooperation and assistance from Council staff, stakeholders, and members of the public.
- Highly developed interpersonal communication and decision-making skills.
- Problem solving skills that achieve win-win outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation.
Why you will love working at Strathbogie Shire Council:
We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:
- Negotiated hybrid working arrangements – up to 40% working from home.
- Option to work more hours over fewer days (e.g., 9-day fortnight).
- Negotiated start and finish times.
We have generous leave entitlements including:
- 3 additional days Family Care Leave per year to support caring requirements.
- 3 days paid leave during Christmas closure.
- Long service leave available pro rata after five years and transferable across local government organisations.
- Up to 10 days unpaid leave per year for Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.
- Up to 20 days of paid Family Violence Leave annually.
- Parental leave – 16 weeks of paid leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer, with the option to be taken at half pay.
We value your health and wellbeing and offer:
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Income Protection Scheme for all employees.
- Weekly onsite visits for treatment of soft tissue injuries.
- Annual Flu Vaccinations.
- Access to Local Government Employee Health Plan.
We encourage professional development and learning opportunities including:
- Support to study with a repayment plan via payroll deductions.
- Access to study leave.
- On the job training.
And the bonuses:
- Annual pay increases in line with our Enterprise Agreement.
- 17.5% Leave Loading paid out annually as a lump sum “Christmas bonus”.
- Recognition awards for years of service.
For further information about this position, please contact Kate McKernan, Manager – Fire Recovery on 5795 0000.
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Please complete an online application form and address the Key Selection Criteria. Applications without the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.
Applications close 9am, Wednesday 18 February 2026.
Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements.