NEMA Exercise and Lessons Officer
Role Overview
of the branch and section The National Capability Branch plays a key role in strengthening Australia’s preparedness for and response to emergencies and disasters.
The branch delivers programs and initiatives that enhance national capability, operational readiness and resilience across the emergency management sector.
The branch brings together expertise in national preparedness, emergency management capability development, exercising, lessons management, training and operational readiness.
Through strong partnership with Commonwealth, state and territory governments, industry and non-government organisations, the branch drives a coordinated approach to building, enhancing, and sustaining Australia’s emergency management capability.
The National Crisis Exercising and Lessons Capability Section (NCEC) designs and delivers the National Crisis Exercise Program which consists of conceptualising, designing and conducting two national level exercises each calendar year.
These exercises explore severe or novel hazards (natural and human induced) to ensure Australia is prepared to respond to and recover from events of national significance.
NCEC supports continuous improvement through conducting lesson management processes.
Using the Observations/Insights/Lessons Identified/Lessons Learned (OILL) methodology, the section collects, analyses and develops insights.
During national significant events, NCEC works with Australian Government, state and territory agencies, and industry to identify opportunities for improvement with the aim of reducing harm and enhance organisational capabilities.
NCEC delivers a suite of capability uplift programs to build and uplift national exercise and lessons competence.
These programs include training courses and workshops which are delivered across Australia.
NCEC facilitates OILL workshops through in-house capabilities and collaborates with external providers to design and deliver training courses.
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Duties and responsibilities
- Engage with Commonwealth, state and territory, industry and other stakeholders to support the delivery of exercise and lesson management activities and maintain productive working relationships Draft, coordinate and maintain exercise and lesson management documentation, incorporating stakeholder feedback and ensuring products are accurate, consistent and fit for purpose Manage competing priorities and exercise sound judgement to deliver quality outcomes within agreed timeframes Contribute to planning and coordination activities, including developing timelines, identifying resource requirements and preparing work plans to achieve section objectives Draft briefs, reports, submissions and correspondence, ensuring information is clear, accurate and timely Support the design, delivery and evaluation of training, preparedness and capability development activities Develop learning resources, workshop materials and capability uplift products Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen national preparedness and emergency management capability. Role requirements/qualifications Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail to ensure consistency and accuracy of documentation Project management and or highly developed organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels Demonstrated ability to support the planning, coordination and delivery of projects, programs, workshops, training activities or preparedness initiatives Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a solutions-focused approach Ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver outcomes and contribute positively to team objectives Self-motivated and adaptable, with a proactive approach to work and a commitment to continuous improvement. Assessment Process The recruitment selection process for this round may include one or more of the following: Applicant response Interview Work sample assessment Psychometric testing Reference checks. Applicant response As part of your application, you will be required to prepare a one-page response document (minimum 11pt font in Microsoft Word or PDF format), which you will upload in the next section. Please ensure you read the instructions carefully, noting failure to address identified requirements may lead to your application being deemed ineligible. Please prepare a one-page Applicant Response in relation to the advertised role, outlining: How your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role. How to apply Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level Standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership System information relevant to the classification as well as the APSC guidance on Principles for candidate use of AI in recruitment . You are required to submit your application in the online recruitment system (ourPeople). As part of your application, you will need to provide: Your CV Your Applicant Response document Details of two referees Include your full name and the Requisition Number – NEMA - 142222 in the footer of any documents being uploaded. Diversity and inclusion The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply. 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 visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability Eligibility To be eligible to work with the NEMA you must: Be an Australian Citizen Fulfil the Agency's minimum requirements by satisfactorily answering all screening questions during the application process and successfully undergo a National Police Check Obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (AGSVA) security clearance Satisfy a probation period (if applicable) Undergo a health assessment (if applicable). Technical assistance If you are experiencing problems submitting your application online, please email the nature of the issues you are experiencing to [email protected] including screen captures if necessary. A response will be sent during business hours. Notes The Agency offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position. If you have identified as having a disability, please indicate whether you require any support throughout the selection process. For further information please contact [email protected] .
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