Emergency Operations Lead & IMT Coordinator

Careers; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

VICSES is seeking an Operations Officer - Emergency Management to support volunteers, local governments and the community in preparing, operationalising, reviewing and exercising emergency management arrangements for VICSES hazards.

The role includes operational command during local to state-wide operations as Regional Duty Officer and IMT, with a fixed-term, full-time appointment and an application close date of 12 October 2026. Flexible working arrangements may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency management and working with volunteers.
• Ability to provide high level guidance and training to partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level advice, support, training and assistance to VICSES volunteers and partners.
• Coordinate operational planning, exercises and incident management when required.

Job description

VICSES is seeking an Operations Officer - Emergency Management to support volunteers, local governments and the community in preparing, operationalising, reviewing and exercising emergency management arrangements for VICSES hazards.

The role includes operational command during local to state-wide operations as Regional Duty Officer and IMT, with a fixed-term, full-time appointment and an application close date of 12 October 2026. Flexible working arrangements may apply.