Job Description

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Supporting all Epworth Healthcare sites, in this fixed term full-time role, you will be responsible for providing high quality and expert advice and recommendations to Epworth HealthCare on the strategic direction, planning and resourcing required for Emergency preparedness, emergency management and business continuity for incidents that potentially impact the ability of Epworth HealthCare to deliver business as usual.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing expertise in Emergency Manager, emergency preparedness and business continuity
• Development and implementation of staff training in the Epworth Incident Management Command System (EpIMS) and exercises are held to maintain currency
• Emergency Procedures (EpIMS) are in place at all sites
• Business Continuity Planning
• Standardi sed Divisional Business Continuity Plans (BCP) structure and ensure specific Divisional relevance to each site.

To be successful in this role:

• Experience in emergency management or emergency preparedness.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage your time and workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• String communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong project delivery and management skills.
• Ability to understand compliance related documentation and legislation to identify outcomes which meet business need

Inherent Requirements

We will review applications as we receive them.

Qualifications

You will have:

• Current or prior experience delivering Emergency, Crisis or Business Continuity Management programs, projects and or strategies.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations and standards.
• Demonstrated experience in developing documented plans, presentations, and related workshop materials with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and client-management skills, both written and verbal, with experience facilitating workshops and presenting.
• A current driver licence and own vehicle

Additional Information

Why Join Epworth?

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Please Click ‘Apply’ below to submit your resume.

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For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact talent@epworth.org.au or call (03) 9426 0606

Please Note: Applications are reviewed as received. Don’t wait - this role may be filled before the closing date.

Apply now… we’ve over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.