Regional Chief Officer (Reliever) – Emergency Leader

Victoria State Emergency Service; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 167,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) invites applications for an Assistant Chief Officer - Reliever - Western. The role will be based at one of three VICSES locations—Geelong, Ballarat or Bendigo.

Travel from home to the regional office or ICC within 60 minutes of rostered duty is required, including periods away from home. The ACO-Reliever provides leadership across VICSES, directing emergency operations, readiness and response decisions, and supporting regional and state teams to

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across VICSES during periods of leave or vacancy.
• Lead regional portfolios, emergency operations, strategic priorities and projects across key operational areas.
• Support the Operations Directorate with operational improvement and capability-building initiatives.
• Exercise delegated authority for readiness and response decisions and undertake senior command during emergencies.

Job description

Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) invites applications for an Assistant Chief Officer - Reliever - Western. The role will be based at one of three VICSES locations—Geelong, Ballarat or Bendigo.

Travel from home to the regional office or ICC within 60 minutes of rostered duty is required, including periods away from home. The ACO-Reliever provides leadership across VICSES, directing emergency operations, readiness and response decisions, and supporting regional and state teams to