Desktop Support jobs

$104,030 to $116,563 p.a (HEW 7)

Ongoing, Full-time, Joondalup/City Campus (with occasional travel to Bunbury)

Open to candidates with relevant working rights

Campus Environments
ECU City and Joondalup
$104,030 to $116,563 p.a (HEW 7)
Ongoing, Full-time, Joondalup/City Campus (with occasional travel to Bunbury)

Edith Cowan University

Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.

Campus Environments provides a responsive, integrated and customer orientated service to support students and staff in their teaching, learning, research and administrative needs.

Our purpose is to provide fit-for-purpose and innovative planning and delivery services that contribute to the success of ECU as a vibrant and progressive University.

About the Opportunity

As a member of the Security & Traffic Services, you will be responsible for:

Coordinating and assessing emergency management training requirements to ensure the effective design and delivery of programs, including but not limited to; regular evacuation drills, fire warden training, scenario-based functional exercises, and desktop simulations, across all University Campuses.
Participating in, developing, and monitoring emergency response preparedness activities involving internal and external stakeholders.
Developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders that will enhance the ability of the university to be better prepared for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.
Ensuring all emergency management documentation and processes are compliant and current with relevant legislation and Australian Standards.
Maintaining an accurate database of identified staff and training provided in aspects of Emergency Management.
Leading debrief meetings, chairing the Emergency Planning Committee, providing knowledge and support to Critical Incident Management Team, and representing the University on Local Government Emergency Management Planning Committees.
Planning and oversee all aspects of Emergency Management projects to deliver sustainable outcomes and value within constraints of time and quality.
Employees are required to participate in all ECU, team, and individual planning activities; comply with ECU policies and practices in all aspects of their work and conduct; and ensure the safety and wellbeing of themselves and others by complying with OSH and EO requirements.

About you

Our ideal candidate will:
Have a tertiary qualification in Emergency Management (or similar), and/or possess extensive experience in Emergency Management preparedness.
Be Driven, detailed orientated, and process driven individual.
Have the ability to critically analyse problems, and develop practical solutions.
Have knowledge of relevant legislation and Australian Standards.

Importantly, you will demonstrate personal attributes that align with the University’s values.

Benefits of working at ECU

At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

Please contact Alfie Read, Manager, Security and Traffic Services on alfie.read@ecu.edu.au for more information.

Application Process

Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a brief covering letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability for the role.

Advert Closure
Applications close Friday, 5th December 2025, at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.

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