Emergency Readiness & Capability 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

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.