Operations Officer - Emergency Management (Wyuna)

- $100,894 to $114,476 + 15% Commuted Allowance + 12% Super
- Ongoing, Full Time
- We offer a wide range of flexible working arrangements 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 provides 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. The 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 by maintaining appropriate accreditation, ensuring the appropriate advice, support and allocation of resources for emergency readiness and response. 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. 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 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, Setting and Climate Action (DEECA) during major bushfire and emergency incidents. 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 adaptable 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3q15md