Support VICSES volunteer units with emergency management advice and operational coordination, enhancing readiness, response capability and continuous improvement.
Operational requirement: Ability to travel from home or another non-work location to the Regional Office or nominated Incident Control Centre (ICC)within 60 minutes when rostered as Duty Officer (Outside Ordinary Hours)
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$100,894 to $114,476+ 15% Commuted Allowance + 12% Super
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Fixed Term - Full Time: Up to 30 November 2026
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Office Location: Ballarat Office
ROLE 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.
For more information on Commuted Allowance/IMT/Duty Officer role, please see this factsheet.
WHO 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 events. As the largest road rescue network in Australia we have specialist teams that provide a 24/7 response to road accident & trauma incidents. We assist Victoria Police in search and rescue operations, & 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 incidents.
TO APPLY:
Please view the Position Description and submit an application via careers.vic.gov.au
Applications should include a cover letter detailing your relevant skills and experience, along with a current resume or CV.
Applications close Monday, 8 June 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
