• Fantastic specialised opportunity
• Be part of the Emergency Management planning for Peninsula Health redevelopment.
• Develop and implement emergency preparedness and response Frameworks in alignment with Victoria Health Standards
• Fixed Term Role until Feb 2026
• Classification Range: Registered Nurse CNC (up to ZA84)*
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others. In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
The Emergency Management Consultant provides advice and recommendations to the Executive and the Emergency Management Steering Committee on strategic direction, planning and resources required for emergency preparedness for relevant internal emergency codes (Red, Orange, Purple, Grey, Black, Blue, Yellow and Brown). This role contributes substantially to the strategic direction of the service and therefore requires the formation of strong relationships with senior management and staff of Peninsula Health.
The primary purpose of this position is the development, co-ordination, implementation and delivery of the Internal Emergency Management Program, and Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances Program in collaboration with management and other key stakeholders.
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Current, condition-free AHPRA Registration
• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety/ Emergency Management or related field.
• Certificate IV in training and assessment.
• Excellent working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (2004) or as amended.
• Excellent working knowledge of AS 3745 – 2010 Planning for Emergencies in Facilities and AS 4083 -2010 Planning for Emergencies- Health Care Facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to a changing environment and demonstrate initiative within it.
What Next
Apply now! If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the Nursing Recruitment Team at nursingrecruitment@phcn.vic.gov.au or Jade Barton, Recruitment Manager on (03) 9784 1185.
This advertisement will close on 10th August 2025
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process. To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to salary circular for NURSES AND MIDWIVES (VICTORIAN PUBLIC HEALTH SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2024 - 2028 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. It is strongly recommended that this role is up to date with Covid-19 vaccination. Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
