Seeking Community Reps for Emergency Planning Committee

Published on 04 June 2025

The Rural City of Wangaratta Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC) is seeking expressions of interest from up to two community members to join the committee for a term of two years.

Proactive community members who are passionate about advocating and promoting our shared responsibility for building safer and more resilient communities are encouraged to apply. Expressions of Interest close at 5pm on Monday 1 July 2025.

The panel of MEMPC representatives are looking for individuals who can demonstrate the following:
· Experience in community engagement / involvement.
· Knowledge of broader emergency management issues in the municipality.
· Ability to access networks and stakeholder groups within the community.
· Experience facilitating / leading community-based committees.

Harvey Benton Deputy Mayor, Rural City of Wangaratta: “Our community plays a vital role in emergency preparedness and resilience. By joining the Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee, residents have a unique opportunity to contribute their knowledge, experience, and passion to help shape how we respond to and recover from emergencies. I encourage anyone with a strong community spirit and a desire to make a difference to put their hand up and apply.”

As part of the MEMPC you will help your community to mitigate, plan for, and respond to an emergency. You will also become integral to the maintenance of the Municipal Emergency Management Plan, which documents local emergency Response, Relief and Recovery arrangements.

The MEMPC has representatives from: the emergency services; Victoria Police; CFA; Council; Australian Red Cross; Department of Health; North East Water; Department of Families, Fairness & Housing; Emergency Recovery Victoria; and the Department of Agriculture.

How to Apply

Online: https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/MEMP

Email to council@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Posted to Wangaratta MEMPC Chair, Rural City of Wangaratta, PO Box 238, Wangaratta VIC 3676.