Operations Manager - Regional Learning And Development

• $106,534 to $117,716 + 15% Commuted Allowance+ 11% Super
• Ongoing, Full Time
• We offer a wide range of flexible working arrangements to suit everyone, including a generous hours provision 

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 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 incidents.

ROLE SUMMARY: 

This Operations Manager (OM) - Learning and Development (L&D) is responsible for supporting the Assistant Chief Officer (ACO) – Regional Learning and Development with the design, delivery and review of learning development programs within the Region, along with assessment of training requirements to ensure the Region develops and maintains the required standard of operational readiness and is able to respond effectively to emergencies when they arise.

The OM – L&D is responsible for the management of regional training needs analysis and contributing to the L&D Strategies, planning and priorities for the Region along with coordinating regional resources to support the training design and review of L&D programs to build and maintain Unit leadership and emergency management capacity across the region.

This role will actively undertake operational command and control functions during specific local, regional and/or state-wide operations performing the 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. The Operations Manager role is aligned to the Regional Agency Commander and Incident Controller / Operations Officer positions during Incident Management.

The OM – L&D role will require regional travel and out of hours work.

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.

For further information about the role, please contact Anthony McLean on 0418 784 ***

Applications close Monday, 22 January 2024.

VICSES is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to being a child safe organisation and are taking a leadership role in gender equality in the emergency management sector. For more information on our values and the benefits of working with us, please click here - ses.vic.gov.au/join-us/careers