Operations Officer - Emergency Management

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

$100,894 to $114,476 + 15% Commuted Allowance + 12% SuperFixed Term Full Time - up to 1 December 2026We offer a wide range of flexible working arrangements to suit everyoneROLE SUMMARY: The Operations Officer - Emergency Management is an integral role within the Unit Support Team, responsible for the general guidance and support of VICSES Volunteer Units.This role is responsible for providing high-level advice, support, training, and assistance to VICSES volunteers, local governments, other organisations and the community in the preparation, operationalisation, review and exercising of emergency management arrangements for VICSES Control Agency hazards to ensure VICSES meets its legislative requirements.This role will actively undertake operational command and control functions during specific local, regional and/or state-wide operations performing the Regional Duty Officer function and/or Incident Management Team (IMT) role.For more information on Commuted Allowance/IMT/Duty Officer role, please see this factsheetWHO WE ARE: Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) is a volunteer-based emergency service. Our highly skilled and equipped Volunteers are trained comprehensively in a wide range of emergency environments. To minimise the impact of emergencies when they occur and strengthen the community's capacity to recover swiftly and safely, VICSES focuses on working with communities and partners in building resilience to achieve more aware, informed and prepared communities. We support them to understand their risk and the relevance of taking action before, during and after emergency eventsAs the largest road rescue network in Australia we have specialist teams that provide a 24/7 response to road accident and trauma incidents. We assist Victoria Police in search and rescue operations, and play an important role in supporting the Country Fire Authority (CFA), Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV), Parks Victoria and the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) during major bushfire and emergency incidentsTO APPLY: Please view the Position Description and submit an application via CAREERS.VICApplications should include a cover letter detailing your relevant skills and experience, along with a current resume or CVFor further information about the role please contact Brad Dalgleish on [e-mail] close Monday, 12 October 2026.VICSES is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable people, upholding the highest standards of integrity and community trust, and leading gender equality in the emergency management sector. All applicants are required to complete the relevant screening processes prior to appointment. VICSES also supports flexible working arrangements, subject to operational and business requirements. For more information on our values, benefits, and recruitment process, please visit ses.vic.gov.au/join-us/careers