Emergency Management & Business Continuity Officer

Eastern Health

  • Box Hill, VIC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Emergency Management and Business Continuity Officer
  • Permanent Full Time | 5 week's annual leave + monthly day off
  • Box Hill | Close to cafes, public transport and shops
  • Experience career progression at a values-based organisation
Eastern HealthEastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.About the roleThe role will focus on improving, implementing, advising and actioning Eastern Health's emergency prevention, preparedness, response and recovery related processes. Reporting to the Manager - Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity the role will engage and work with relevant business units and frontline managers across the organisation using high level project management, coordination and organisational skills to successfully achieve Eastern Health's Emergency Management objectives.About youTo be successful in this role you will possess:
  • Experience in delivering training to stakeholders on all facets of emergency management and business continuity
  • Proven development and implementation of emergency management and business continuity systems including policy, procedure, local emergency procedures manuals, emergency coordination frameworks, incident management, education and instruction, business impact assessment, business continuity planning and training frameworks
  • Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
  • The ability to work as part of a diverse team
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Current Police History Check
  • Current Victorian Driver's Licence
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the . Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.What we offerEastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
  • Mentor and Shadowing program
  • Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
  • Study and professional development leave
  • Friendly & supportive teams
  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Fitness Passport for work-life balance
  • Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
  • Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
  • Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
  • Access to Private Health Insurance offers
  • Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
  • Cafes at all of our Hospitals
Next StepsApply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.Good to know:
  • We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
  • We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
  • As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
  • Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
  • Advertising may end before the closing date.
  • We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.Contact Person: Dean Isles, Manager - Emergency Preparedness and Business ContinuityContact Number: 0401 118 566Contact Email: dean.isles@easternhealth.org.auJob Posting End Date: 14/09/2025Need help submitting your application?Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)Our Values in Action:Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

Eastern Health