ASO7 Emergency Management Operations and Training Officer, Network Operations Centre
Skills
About the role
Job no: 940576
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Emergency Services and Emergency Management
Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Network Operations Centre, North Adelaide 5006
Salary – ASO7, $116,089.00 - $125,490.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Full Time, Ongoing/Permanent
About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.
What WCHN Can Offer You
Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
About the role
The Emergency Management Operations and Training Officer oversees emergency‑response training, develops learning resources, evaluates program effectiveness, conducts compliance‑aligned drills, maintains emergency‑management policies, and supports coordinated responses to critical incidents to strengthen organisational resilience.
Key duties of the role
Work with stakeholders to develop and implement major emergency and incident management policies and procedures.
Lead and coordinate the development, review, testing and maintenance of operational policies, procedures, and guidelines that enhance the effective management of emergency responses.
Assist in the formulation of solutions for disaster resilience projects.
Plan and coordinate emergency response initiatives for WCHN.
Manage the ongoing development and delivery of awareness training and exercises related to emergency management and incident response.
Skills and Experience
Experience in using contemporary project management principles in leading, planning, developing and coordinating concurrent emergency response projects, programs, or other business continuity planning activities.
Significant experience in performing an advisory and education role including engagement, collaboration, and consultation with staff.
Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation, and review of policies and procedures.
Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work under broad direction.
Enquiries can be directed to
Yvette Dowling
Emergency Management Coordinator
Yvette.Dowling@sa.gov.au
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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:
Immunisation Requirements Checklist
Applicant Documents Checklist
If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date: Monday 27 July 2026 at 11:55pm
Advertised: 06 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 27 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Compensation
This Operations role pays $116k-$125k/yr. Within typical range for operations roles in Australia.
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