Address- $92,332 to $104,762 + 15% Commuted Allowance + 11% Super
- Ongoing, Full Time
- Requirement: The successful candidate will need to be able to travel from their home or another non-work location to the Regional office or nominated ICC within 60 minutes from being notified when rostered on as the Duty Officer Outside of Ordinary Hours.
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:
The Operations Officer - Emergency Management is 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 under the Victoria State Emergency Service Act 2005, Emergency Management Act 1986 and 2013, and the Emergency Management Legislation Amendment Act 2018.
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 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.
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 David Bartley on 0418 478 ***.
Applications close Monday, 13 May 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
