Disaster Recovery Coordinator

A Disaster Recovery Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining an organisation’s disaster recovery and business continuity plans. This role involves assessing potential risks, coordinating with various departments to identify critical systems and processes, and ensuring that appropriate backup and recovery procedures are in place.

The coordinator oversees regular testing of recovery strategies, updates documentation, and ensures compliance with industry standards and regulations. They may also manage responses to actual incidents, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and rapid restoration of services. Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with knowledge of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and risk management frameworks.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $124,800
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a disaster recovery coordinator?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
PUA50120

Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Management Coordinator Correctional Emergency Response Officer Disaster Recovery Coordinator
Incident Controller Emergency Operations Officer Resilience Officer Risk Advisor
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Management Coordinator Correctional Emergency Response Officer Disaster Recovery Coordinator Incident Controller Emergency Operations Officer Resilience Officer Risk Advisor + 4 more
PUA50722

Diploma of Public Safety (Recovery Management)
On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Recovery Officer Operations Coordinator Disaster Recovery Coordinator
Volunteer Coordinator Project Manager Program Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Recovery Officer Operations Coordinator Disaster Recovery Coordinator Volunteer Coordinator Project Manager Program Manager + 3 more
22611VIC

Course in Awareness of the Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS)
Blended
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Incident Controller Emergency Management Coordinator Firefighter
Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Disaster Recovery Coordinator Safety Officer Information Officer Management Consultant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Incident Controller Emergency Management Coordinator Firefighter Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Disaster Recovery Coordinator Safety Officer Information Officer Management Consultant + 5 more
PUAOPE004

Manage the Intelligence Function at an Incident
On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Incident Controller Emergency Operations Officer Intelligence Officer
Planning Officer Risk Analyst Disaster Recovery Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Incident Controller Emergency Operations Officer Intelligence Officer Planning Officer Risk Analyst Disaster Recovery Coordinator + 3 more
PUAOPE025

Manage Planning for a Complex Incident
On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Incident Controller Emergency Operations Officer Planning Officer
Disaster Recovery Coordinator Emergency Management Coordinator Operations Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Incident Controller Emergency Operations Officer Planning Officer Disaster Recovery Coordinator Emergency Management Coordinator Operations Coordinator + 3 more
PUAEMR020

Coordinate Emergency Planning
On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Management Coordinator Safety Officer Incident Controller
Disaster Recovery Coordinator Risk Management Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Management Coordinator Safety Officer Incident Controller Disaster Recovery Coordinator Risk Management Officer + 2 more
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