Manager Fire Recovery - August 2026

Based in Alexandra or hybrid arrangements are available.

Senior Executive Officer

Full Time - Fixed Term - to 30 June 2028 

Are you seeking a job where you can make a real difference in your community?  Do you enjoy working innovatively to find solutions in partnership with others? If you are skilled in the areas of emergency recovery or community development and you want to play a major part in supporting recovery, building relationships, and developing resilience in Murrindindi Shire, then this right the opportunity for you! 

About this opportunity

This role is an opportunity at Council, overseeing our response to the Longwood Bushfire January 2026 event. The successful candidate will lead the implementation of the Murrindindi Shire Fire Recovery Plan, in collaboration with internal departments of Council and a variety of government and community organisations.  You will be valued for experience in emergency management and response, community development or similar.

In this role you will: 

• Advocate strategically for optimal outcomes for the fire affected communities
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community organisations, committees, and government stakeholders
• Respond to the needs and feedback of community with a compassionate, empathetic, and strengths-based approach
• Coordinate Council’s recovery process, through the development and implementation of the Murrindindi Shire Fire Recovery Plan
• Act as a focal point for grant funding requirements, ensuring reporting and acquittal requirements are met.

What will you bring

By joining our team, ideally you will have:

• Relevant qualifications and demonstrated experience in Emergency, Recovery, Community Development, or similar relevant discipline.
• Extensive experience in a management role/s in a related field.
• Proven capacity to deliver innovative programs, projects, initiatives and/or services to the benefit of the community, ideally in a recovery role.
• Interpersonal skills that demonstrate ability to build sustained relationships across stakeholder groups including community and government organisations.
• Proven strong communication, financial, reporting and resource management skills.
• Demonstrable problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking and sound judgement balancing Council, funding provider and community needs.
• Strong customer service focus and demonstrated ability to provide responsive, accurate and informative advice.

What we offer

Murrindindi Shire is situated on Melbourne's peri-urban fringe and encompasses the charming rural townships of Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake, Marysville and Yea. The Shire benefits from great natural beauty and tourist attractions such as Lake Eildon, picturesque national parks, the Great Victorian Rail Trail and access to Victoria's snowfields. We are located within proximity to Melbourne, a lovely 60-to-90-minute drive from Melbourne, depending on your route. 

We offer a supportive flexible work environment, including the opportunity to work from home, with ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance.

How to apply

For more information about the role, please contact Andrew Paxton, Director Community & Development at (03) 5772 0***.

Applications should contain a cover letter and resume and address the key selection criteria set out in the Position Description. Please note, applications that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered. 

You can submit your application and any accompanying attachments: by email to ***@murrindindi.vic.gov.au

Applications close at 11.45 pm, Sunday 30 August 2026

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Murrindindi Shire Council’s Enterprise Agreement.  It is also a condition of employment that the successful applicant:

• Provides evidence of eligibility to work in Australia
• Undertakes a Police Check and, where applicable to the role, provides a current Working with Children Check
• Is able to travel to different work sites within the Murrindindi Shire, such as providing evidence of a current Victorian Driver’s licence