Community Recovery Officer

A Community Recovery Officer supports individuals and communities affected by disasters or emergencies. You might work with local councils, government agencies, or non-profit organisations. Community Recovery Officers focus on providing practical assistance, coordinating resources, and helping communities rebuild. You’ll assess needs, develop recovery plans, and ensure that affected individuals receive the necessary support and services.

Community Recovery Officers play a crucial role in helping communities recover and thrive. You’ll need to be compassionate, organised, and able to work under pressure. You’ll collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure that recovery efforts are effective and meet the community's needs.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a community recovery officer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC42121

Certificate IV in Community Development

Blended, On Campus
12 months
$2,500 - $5,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PUASS00095

Participate in a Recovery Team

On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PUA50722

Diploma of Public Safety (Recovery Management)

On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PUARCV002

Provide Relief and Recovery Services to Disaster-affected Communities

On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PUARCV003

Work in a Recovery Context

On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PUAEMR034

Establish and Manage a Recovery Centre

On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PUAEMR014

Deliver Recovery Services

On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PUAOPE003

Manage the Public Information Function at an Incident

On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PUAEMR038

Work Within an Emergency Management Context

On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Further reading

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What can you do with a Certificate IV in Community Services?

1st September 2020

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