Emergency Management & Security Coordinator (Grade 5), Service Operations Centre

• Make a Difference and join the Service Operations team and help drive sustainable, efficient healthcare solutions
• Work with Victoria’s largest regional healthcare service alongside a dynamic, multidisciplinary team
• Enjoy work-life balance just minutes from the vibrant waterfront and stunning coastline
• Excellent permanent full-time (76 hours per fortnight) with generous annual leave allowance and salary packaging benefits

About the role 

The Emergency Management Lead provides an important role as subject matter expert in support of Barwon Health’s capability for preparedness and continuity of operations during emergencies and crises. The role leads the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive emergency preparedness strategies, exercises and training to ensure organisational resilience and ability to respond effectively to various scenarios. It also manages the external security contract for the provision of security services at UHG

Key responsibilities 

• Lead, manage, and provide strategic direction for business continuity and emergency management across the organisation, including governance and stakeholder coaching.
• Develop, implement, and maintain emergency management systems, tools, and training to ensure timely and effective organisational responses to non-clinical emergencies.
• Conduct exercises, training, and evaluations to enhance staff readiness, test business continuity and emergency plans, and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee organisational risk assessments and business impact analyses, maintain risk profiles, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure coordinated, resilient responses.

What we’re looking for 

• Extensive experience in business continuity, emergency management, or related fields, preferably within healthcare.
• Proven ability to lead teams, engage stakeholders, and deliver results in high-pressure environments.
• Experience designing, delivering, and coordinating emergency management and business continuity training programs.
• Strong problem-solving, prioritisation, and continuous improvement skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Position Description  

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. 

Barwon Health staff benefits 

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction 

• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program 

• Extensive professional development opportunities 

• Attractive salary packaging benefits 

• Living expenses capped at $9,010 

• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here 

Diversity and inclusion 

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. 

Child safety 

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards 

Additional information 

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au 

All appointments are subject to: 

• Satisfactory Police Record Check 

• Immunisation Status Clearance 

• Working with Children Check (if applicable) 

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.