Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid options
• Generous leave provisions and a strong commitment to work-life balance
• A vibrant, inclusive culture that champions equity and belonging

Are you passionate about safety, planning, and making a real difference? We’re looking for a proactive and organised Emergency Preparedness Coordinator to help ensure our university is ready to respond to emergencies – calmly, effectively, and with confidence.

The Role

You’ll be working across a complex estate that includes varied facility types and risk profiles. No two days will be the same – you'll need to balance scheduled training and compliance activities with the occasional unexpected event. Your contribution will directly impact the safety and wellbeing of thousands of staff, students, and visitors. In this key role, you’ll be at the centre of our emergency planning and response efforts, supporting compliance, training, and readiness across a diverse and dynamic university environment.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver engaging, face-to-face emergency training across multiple campuses
• Manage and maintain evacuation diagrams, emergency signage, and response equipment
• Coordinate our network of emergency wardens – from recruitment and training to ongoing engagement
• Conduct Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) assessments
• Support campus-wide compliance with emergency planning and contribute to broader safety initiatives

What you’ll bring:

• Exceptional organisational skills and sharp attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Confidence in navigating emergency planning regulations and guiding others through them
• A calm, motivated, and solutions-focused approach

This full-time position is ongoing at a HEW 7 Higher Education Level located at Callaghan Campus.

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities. 

For more information click here – Our Uni. 

What we offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively. 

These include: 

• The remuneration for this position is pro-rated from $103,641 -$116596 p.a. + superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience
• Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy
• 17% super and salary packaging
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
• Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
• Wellbeing programs

Your next steps 

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role. 

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application. 

Your application must include: 

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
•  A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below demonstrating your qualifications and experience with examples.

1. A degree with at least four years subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience in a specialist expertise; or a combination of relevant experience and or education/training and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is required.
2. Demonstrated experience in the development, delivery, and evaluation of emergency preparedness training, including warden inductions and refresher sessions.
3. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail in maintaining safety records and compliance documentation.
4. Proven ability to interpret emergency procedures, fire safety requirements, and compliance obligations, and to apply these in the preparation of evacuation diagrams, emergency plans, and audit-ready documentation.
5. Well-developed interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels and contribute to a collaborative and safety-focused team environment.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of workplace obligations to, and experience in leading and cultivating workplace practices and behaviours that promote, support and maintain a safe, healthy, equitable, diverse and respectful workplace; including responding appropriately to adverse accidents, incidents, behaviours, issues, reports and the like.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

1. Certificate in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing would be highly regarded.
2. Familiarity with the Higher Education Sector or knowledge of public sector requirements, structures and policies

To ensure that your application receives full consideration, it's important to structure and address the selection criteria outlined in the application process. This helps us better understand your experience and suitability for the role. We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to reviewing your application.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

For specific position enquiries, please contact Natalie Evans (02) 4921 6631 or via email natalie.evans@newcastle.edu.au

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: Sunday 10th August, 2025 11:59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

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