The Office of the IGEM is structured under three business streams.
Disaster Management and Assurance
The Disaster Management and Assurance team:
Develops and delivers the Standard for Disaster Management in Queensland.
Undertakes reviews of the disaster management sector to provide assurance and strengthen disaster management capacity and capability in Queensland.
Provides guidance to frontline agencies and local governments to assess disaster management strategies and plans.
Provides additional support to the office in undertaking reviews including assessment of evidence, drafting of review reports and development of recommendations.
Provides advice on proposed amendments to legislation relevant to the disaster management sector.
Research and Communications
The Research and Communications team:
Supports the sector by providing opportunities to collaborate and collectively problem solve.
Shares research, knowledge, expertise, and lived experiences ensure our disaster management agencies and specialists are well positioned for future, and more complex disaster events.
- Disseminates relevant information and updates to keep the sector informed
- Governance and Reporting
- The government and reporting team:
- Leads delivery of the governance and performance reporting function.
- Provides strategic advice on compliance with legislative and financial obligations.
- Coordinates and provides strategic advice on operational services delivered by third party suppliers.
Governance Committees
- Executive Leadership Team – is the key leadership group for the Office of the IGEM. The group includes:
- Inspector-General of Emergency Management
- Director, Governance and Reporting
- Director, Research and Communications
- Director, Disaster Management and Assurance
The ELT provides leadership and direction on strategic and operational issues and supports the Inspector-General of Emergency Management as the accountable officer under section 61 of the Financial Accountability Act 2009, to achieve efficient, effective and financially responsible management for the Office of the IGEM.
Executive Management
The Executive Managers (EMs) are responsible for the overall direction and performance of the Office. EM supports the Inspector-General of Emergency Management as the accountable officer under section 61 of the Financial Accountability Act 2009, to achieve efficient, effective and financially responsible management for the Office.
The EMs provide leadership, management and advice on strategic and operational matters, supporting the Inspector-General by implementing the operational plan and ensuring the office meets its performance goals as set out in the Strategic Plan.
