EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Community representative - municipal emergency management planning committee
Term: 3 Years | 1 Position Available
Are you passionate about community safety and resilience? Do you want to be involved in planning and preparing for emergencies that may affect Wodonga?
Wodonga Council is currently seeking expressions of interest for a community representative to join the Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC).
This role is for committed individuals with demonstrated experience in community engagement and/or experience with community-based committees, who will volunteer their time to represent the broader community on the MEMPC.
About the MEMPC
The MEMPC plays a critical role in preparing for, mitigating, responding to, and recovering from emergencies. It brings together key stakeholders from:
- Emergency services
- Wodonga Council
- Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
- Australian Red Cross
- Department of Defence
- AlburyCity
- DELWP (Forest Fire Management)
The committee’s primary responsibility is to develop and maintain the Municipal Emergency Management Plan for Wodonga Council.
What you'll be involved in
As a community representative, you will:
- Actively contribute to planning and decision-making on emergency preparedness
- Represent local community perspectives
- Participate in meetings and support the development of strategies that help Wodonga effectively manage emergency risks
Selection Criteria
Expressions of interest will be assessed by a panel against the following criteria:
- Demonstrated experience in community engagement or involvement
- Knowledge of broader emergency management issues in the municipality
- Ability to access networks and stakeholder groups within the community
- Experience facilitating or leading community-based committees or groups
How to Apply
If you're ready to make a meaningful contribution to your community's emergency preparedness, please submit your Expression of Interest addressing the selection criteria to: [email protected]
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact the Municipal Emergency Management Officer (MEMO) directly.
Municipal Emergency Management Officer (MEMO) – Richard Lamb
[email protected] - 0438 072 647
Applications close: August 31, 2025
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