EM Capability and Preparedness Officer

Department of Transport and Planning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Planning in Melbourne is seeking a capable professional to support emergency management responsibilities and help build a prepared and resilient transport sector.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, coordinate projects, assess risks and support informed decision-making. Relevant qualifications in education and emergency management are required, with driver’s license and VPS pre-employment checks. Applicants must be Australian citizens or valid visa holders.

Qualifications

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop practical solutions and drive shared outcomes.
• Demonstrate strong project coordination and critical thinking to manage competing priorities.
• Apply emergency management knowledge to support preparedness and response.

Responsibilities

• Support the Department’s emergency management responsibilities and help build a capable, prepared and resilient transport sector.
• Engage with stakeholders to identify risks and contribute to continuous improvement in emergency readiness.
• Coordinate and deliver, under direction, operational doctrine and procedures related to emergency management.
• Complete required pre-employment checks and adhere to VPS employment conditions.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Emergency management

Communication

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Diploma Training Design

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 12900

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services.

We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

This role offers an opportunity to support the Department’s emergency management responsibilities and help build a capable, prepared and resilient transport sector.

What we’re looking for

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, working effectively with others to develop practical solutions and achieve shared outcomes. You will bring sound project coordination, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to manage priorities and deliver results. Clear communication skills and a commitment to teamwork are essential. You will also demonstrate an understanding of emergency management arrangements, including the ability to identify risks, support informed decision-making and contribute to continuous improvement in emergency preparedness and response.

• Qualifications in education, vocational education and training (Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or Diploma Training Design).
• Experience in developing and implementing operational doctrine, including procedures, work instructions, guidelines and processes
• Knowledge and experience in emergency management

Other position-specific requirements

• Driver’s License

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.

Applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid visa or work permit that allows them to undertake the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

For further information about the role, contact

Sarah Henshaw, Manager Emergency Management Capability at [e-mail]

VPS Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details so your redeployment status can be appropriately considered.

Applications close Thursday 12 November 2026 at 11.59pm