Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Leadership and management
Location: Melbourne
Reference: VG/DFEC1920209
ROLE SUMMARY:
This role requires a highly adaptive, self-aware and influential leader who can operate effectively across all levels of VICSES, including staff, volunteers, senior leaders and external stakeholders.
As a member of the executive cohort, the Director provides strategic insight and leadership in shaping organisational strategy, and delivers evidence-based advice to the Executive, Chief Executive Officer and Board. The role is responsible for the identification, management and escalation of strategic, operational and safety-critical risks, and ensures that VICSES' fleet assets, operational equipment and clothing portfolios are safe, compliant, fit-for-purpose, financially sustainable and aligned with current and future operational requirements.
The role carries responsibility for large-scale capital programs, complex supplier systems, volunteer-facing service delivery, and assurance against legislative, regulatory and Victorian Government policy frameworks related to the portfolio.
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 Kate White on [email protected].
Applications close Thursday, May 07, 2026.
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. Additionally, VICSES is committed to ongoing flexible working arrangements, subject to operational and business requirements. For more information on our values, benefits of working with us, and guides on the application and recruitment process, please click here - ses.vic.gov.au/join-us/careers