Emergency Management for Local Government Leaders

Overview

Local Governments play a fundamental role in Emergency Management, before, during and after an emergency, due to their legislated responsibilities, strong relationship with the local community networks and knowledge of locally available resources.

To be at the apex of leadership, guiding the Local Government and the community during a crisis can be immensely stressful. The performance of leaders is exposed to public scrutiny, adding more pressure to communication and decision-making which can have career defining consequences on individuals.

This course focusses on the importance of effective leadership in emergencies, where there will likely be inadequate information, time pressures and quickly changing conditions. It provides an overview of:

• Leadership in crisis situations
• The broad principles, frameworks and legislation relating to Emergency Management and their application in the Western Australian context
• Community and individual reactions to disasters and how this impacts leadership
• Critical roles and responsibilities before, during and after emergencies

This training program brings together information as a toolkit, based on previous Local Government experiences, to assist Local Government leaders prepare for, respond to and assist with community recovery as a result of a crisis situation.

Target Audience

Local Government CEOs, Directors, Managers, Mayors/Presidents and Elected Members.

Learning Outcomes

• To enhance understanding of the elements of, and the capacity to, lead Local Government and communities during a crisis.
• Understand the comprehensive framework of Emergency Management in WA.
• Increase your awareness of requirements for Local Governments implied through the WA Emergency Management Act and other legislation and policies.
• Appreciate the role of the Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) and the value of practical emergency planning.
• Understand the responsibilities of Local Governments in Community Disaster Recovery.
• Information on where to find available resources for Local Governments’ Emergency Management responsibilities.

Course Transfer and Cancellation Policy

All transfer or cancellation requests must be made via our request form.

Please refer to the WALGA Terms and Conditions of Enrolment for further conditions including COVID-19, On-Site training and course cancellations. 

Upcoming Course Dates