Wimmera MEMPC seeking Committee member now closing 22 August

Published on 06 August 2025

Expressions of interest now close Friday 22 August.

The Wimmera Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC) is seeking expressions of interest from community members in the Horsham Rural City who would like to join the committee.

The Wimmera MEMPC is made up of representatives from government and non-government emergency response and recovery agencies. The MEMPC plans for a range of emergencies that may occur within the Hindmarsh, Horsham, West Wimmera and Yarriambiack municipalities and is responsible for the preparation of the Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP).

The MEMPC is seeking to appoint one representative who would ideally have an understanding of the Victorian emergency management arrangements and can effectively represent the Horsham Rural City community. The position is voluntary and you must be available to attend at least four meetings annually. Meetings are rotated across the Hindmarsh, Horsham, West Wimmera and Yarriambiack municipalities.

Expressions of interest should include a one-page statement outlining your interest in the position and the attributes you would bring to the role based on the selection criteria in the position description.

For further information and a copy of the position description, please contact Kristi Sullivan, Coordinator Wimmera Emergency Management Team at email wemt@hrcc.vic.gov.au or phone
03 5382 9777.

Expressions of interest close on Friday 22 August 2025 and should be forwarded to John Martin, Municipal Emergency Management Officer at council@hrcc.vic.gov.au or PO Box 511, Horsham 3402.