Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $166,939 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6.2
Occupation: Emergency management
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: VG/ACORLDE1950248
ROLE SUMMARY: Reporting to the Deputy Chief Officer - Regional Service Delivery (Eastern Region) the ACO RL&D is accountable for leading and managing the assessment of capability and capacity needs for L&D across volunteers and staff within the Region. This role oversees the service delivery of L&D programs that enable an all communities, all emergencies approach to emergency management, to ensure the Region develops and maintains the required standard of operational readiness and can respond effectively to emergencies when they arise
The ACO L&D leads the Operational L&D Needs Analysis, Strategies, planning and priorities, along with the design and review of L&D programs and courses including coordinating regional Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
This role has accountability for making Readiness and Response decisions on behalf of VICSES within a Victorian Emergency Management Region and will actively undertake operational command and control functions during specific local, regional and/or state-wide operations
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
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 Cain Trist via email [email protected]
Applications close Monday, October 12, 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