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About us:
University of Canberra’s vision is that “Together we work to empower, connect and share knowledge with our people, cultures and places.” UC is engrained in the local community and we aim to challenge the status quo through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and research. The University of Canberra has been ranked in the top 7 universities in the world for reducing inequalities (THE Impact Rankings 2024).
About the role:
The University of Canberra is seeking an experienced Manager, Response & Recovery to drive the development and implementation of our emergency management and business continuity frameworks. This pivotal role sits within the People & Culture unit and reports to the Deputy Director, Risk and Safety. As Manager, Response & Recovery, you will lead the University's preparedness, response, and recovery efforts for emergencies and critical incidents. You’ll work collaboratively across faculties, business units, and external agencies to embed resilience into operations, ensuring compliance with legislation and standards while building capability across the organisation.
Key responsibilities:
Lead strategic planning and continuous improvement of the Response & Recovery Framework.
Coordinate critical incident responses and post-incident reviews.
Develop and maintain emergency procedures, business continuity plans, and disaster recovery protocols.
Deliver training programs and simulation exercises to build organisational capability.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support integrated planning and response.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and University policies.
About you:
You will bring a strong mix of leadership, technical expertise, and interpersonal skills as well as:
Expertise in emergency management, critical incident coordination, and business continuity planning.
Strong understanding of ISO standards, WHS legislation, and risk assessment methodologies.
Proven ability to design and deliver training and capability-building programs.
High-level digital literacy and experience using platforms for communication and planning.
Strategic thinking and business acumen, with a focus on service excellence.
A clear communicator who can influence and engage diverse audiences championing change.
Strong organisational and problem solving skills.
Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:
The University offers excellent conditions and benefits which can be explored via our “Work at UC
Flexible working arrangements and Family-friendly policies
On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)
University of Canberra is a values based organisation and sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access via our Reconnected Strategy . UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility:
Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.
The successful applicant will be required to get a police check.
How to apply:
Please apply with you CV/Resume only, no other documentation is required at this stage. Please ensure you take the time to align your CV/Resume with the Position Description requirements. We want to understand how your skills and experience relate to the position you are applying for.
If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.
For job specific information: Adam Creighton – Deputy Director, People Services - Adam.Creighton@canberra.edu.au - 02 6206 8318 or Warwick Bennett - Deputy Director, Risk & Safety - Warwick.Bennett@canberra.edu.au 02 6201 2210.
For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au . If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.
Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 16 November 2025
