Natural Hazard Risk Analyst - Canberra, Australia - Chandler Macleod

Chandler Macleod

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Canberra, Australia

1 week ago

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Description

As one of the Australia's largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies.

For over 40 years Chandler Macleod's recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage a Natural Hazard Risk Analyst on a contract for 7 months.

Position Overview
The positions require strong problem solving and communication skills the ability to work independently and within a project team.

Key activities the Natural Hazard Risk Analyst will be to:

Coordinate expertise from both the ACS and external stakeholders to consolidate best available science and intelligence on climate and natural hazard risks.
Formalise and strengthen processes and methods to quickly source and deliver highquality data/intelligence with a focus on exposure and vulnerability to, and impacts and consequences of, climate and natural hazards.
Identifying existing capabilities, managing access to tools and approaches and identifying areas for improvement to support relief and recovery needs. For example, coordinating development of exposure, vulnerability and impact scenarios and validating against actual event footprints and impact analyses.
Appropriately tracking and filing output and advice and providing support for during and postevent data collection activities and advice.
Evaluate systems, processes and methods and undertake continuous improvement.

The Natural Hazard Risk Analyst will be required to comply with all ACS work, health and safety policies and procedures, and take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of employees, contractors and visitors who may be affected by their conduct.

They will also have to demonstrate commitment to APS Values, Employment Principles, Code of Conduct and the Bureau's Social Justice Strategy.

Knowledge & Skills Required
Mandatory

Tertiary qualifications relating to one or more of the below disciplines:
Science (Natural, Physical, Social or Behavioural)
Climate and/or Environmental Policy
Geography and Spatial Analysis
Engineering
Risk Management
Economics
Demonstrated capability in developing processes to solve complex problems
Experience in data analysis and exploration
Excellent science communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Exceptional organisational skills and disciplined work approach
Ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities

Desirable

Experience working in climate and natural hazard risk assessment
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of best practice risk assessment and/or monitoring and evaluation methodologies
Exposure to emergency services and disaster management
Australian Government Baseline security clearance or willingness to acquire (at the ACS' expense)