Abstract
Emergency events are increasingly impacting the Australian community. Preventing, preparing, responding and recovering from emergencies is a role undertaken by a person known colloquially, but amorphously as an emergency manager. This innovative Australian research examines 20 years of judicial and semi-judicial inquiries, and interviews with some Authors of those inquiries. The research proposes a formal definition of the Emergency Manager, and at the same time identifies and defines the Response Manager and Recovery Manager in the broader context of Australian Emergency Management arrangements.
The proposed new definitions support the "Emergency Management T-Shaped Transdisciplinary Model". This model provides a new and innovative future state for the work of the newly defined Emergency Manager, Response Manager and Recovery Manager. Implementation of this new model will provide both recognition of, and a development pathway for, those persons who undertake these key roles in our community. The new model supports lessons management from emergency events by allowing lessons identified to be allocated to key, defined roles. Appropriate allocation of lessons supports implementation of those lessons - they can become lessons learnt not repeated.
The research has found that emergency management in Australia is not yet considered a profession in the same way as other professions (for example medicine and law). Many Australian emergency managers are currently travelling along a path of professionalisation. This research supports the professionalisation of the Australian Emergency Manager. This current Australian research proposes not only the new "Emergency Management T-Shaped Transdisciplinary Model" but also proposes implementation pathways that will support agencies, individuals, communities and academia to review, adopt and champion the model across their stakeholders.
Professionalisation of the field of emergency management is a future state that our sector is embracing. The new "Emergency Management T-Shaped Transdisciplinary Model" provides a framework for that future development to occur.
The proposed new definitions support the "Emergency Management T-Shaped Transdisciplinary Model". This model provides a new and innovative future state for the work of the newly defined Emergency Manager, Response Manager and Recovery Manager. Implementation of this new model will provide both recognition of, and a development pathway for, those persons who undertake these key roles in our community. The new model supports lessons management from emergency events by allowing lessons identified to be allocated to key, defined roles. Appropriate allocation of lessons supports implementation of those lessons - they can become lessons learnt not repeated.
The research has found that emergency management in Australia is not yet considered a profession in the same way as other professions (for example medicine and law). Many Australian emergency managers are currently travelling along a path of professionalisation. This research supports the professionalisation of the Australian Emergency Manager. This current Australian research proposes not only the new "Emergency Management T-Shaped Transdisciplinary Model" but also proposes implementation pathways that will support agencies, individuals, communities and academia to review, adopt and champion the model across their stakeholders.
Professionalisation of the field of emergency management is a future state that our sector is embracing. The new "Emergency Management T-Shaped Transdisciplinary Model" provides a framework for that future development to occur.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 03 Sept 2024 |
| Event | AFAC24 - International Convention Centre, Sydney, Australia Duration: 03 Sept 2024 → 06 Sept 2024 https://www.afacconference.com.au/the-conferences |
Conference
| Conference | AFAC24 |
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| Abbreviated title | Embracing innovation and disruption: Designing the future for our sector |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Sydney |
| Period | 03/09/24 → 06/09/24 |
| Other | The AFAC powered by INTERSCHUTZ conference brings a broad spectrum of emergency management practitioners together to learn and share experiences. Showcasing the latest research and practice across the sector, AFAC24 will feature the multi-streamed AFAC Conference, incorporating the Australian Disaster Resilience Conference and the Institution of Fire Engineers (Australia) National Conference. |
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