• Permanent Full-time Darwin based role
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Generous remuneration package with 12% superannuation

About the Opportunity:

An opportunity has become available to join Corporate as a Senior Business Continuity and Emergency Management Advisor in a permanent capacity, to start immediately.

You will play an important function in the corporate team, working across the business to coordinate business continuity practices; give advice on security measures and emergency management planning and response.

You will be also required to assist in responding to, managing and coordinating City of Darwin security and emergency issues with a view for continuous improvement.

About you:

• You have the ability to engage a wide range of internal stakeholders to achieve balanced outcomes.
• Your experience in emergency management allows you to coordinate an organisation wide response in uncertain situations.
• Provide specialist advice and coordinate City of Darwin's business continuity.
• Develop and oversee strategies for a safe and secure environment for employees, visitors and assets.
• Advice cross-functional teams in emergency management planning and response.

Why join us?

At City of Darwin, we're passionate about building and sustaining a high-performance culture that motivates our people to deliver exceptional results. You will align with and flourish in a fast-paced environment that focuses on strategic outcomes and embraces collaboration and innovation.

Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and generous leave entitlements. This position has a commencing base salary varies between $104,792 - $114,675 per annum plus superannuation 12%, 6 weeks annual leave, 15 days of personal leave, leave loading and many other perks joining the team.

You will have:

Level 7

• Qualifications in a discipline relevant to security business continuity and/or emergency management or equivalent experience Or

• At least 3 years' experience in security, emergency management or a related field.

• Willingness and ability to work outside of regular hours, particularly during an emergency event.

• Current C Class Drivers Licence

• National Criminal History Check

Level 8

• Tertiary Qualification Bachelor's degree in a discipline relevant to business continuity and/or emergency management or equivalent experience.

• At least 5 years' experience in emergency management or a related field.

• Willingness and ability to work outside of regular hours, particularly during an emergency event.

• Current C Class Drivers Licence

• National Criminal History Check

To apply:

Click APPLY! Please upload your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

For further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact Executive Manager Corporate & Customer Service - Silke Maynard on 08 8930 0537 during business hours.

We accept applications only via our portal, please email us only if you have questions related to a role.

City of Darwin Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted via:

• 📞 Phone: (08) 8930 0526
• Email: recruitment@darwin.nt.gov.au
• Website: Employment at Council | City of Darwin Careers - Current Vacancies

Applications close 5 pm on 13 April 2026.

Only applicants that are shortlisted for this role will be contacted

We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are a direct applicant. Please note that we are not working with recruitment agencies for this position.

The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.

As part of Council's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment, National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment.