Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $128,631
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne
Reference: VG/EL1922539
ROLE SUMMARY:
Working closely with operational partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, the Equipment Lead is responsible for annual equipment replacement planning, supports equipment procurement and budget management, and ensures equipment systems, schedules, and records are accurate, auditable, and aligned with approved policies and specifications. The role plays a key part in maintaining equipment lifecycle integrity, supply chain resilience, and operational readiness across the organisation.
The Equipment Lead also supports market evaluation, user requirement development, and equipment trials, contributing evidence-based recommendations to support decision-making. Through strong team leadership, collaboration, and governance-aligned processes, the role ensures VICSES volunteers and staff are supported with safe, reliable, and fit-for-purpose equipment to enable effective operational response.
Although this is not an operational role, the Equipment Lead may be required to provide after-hours and weekend support during periods of declared operations, as well as participate in the Asset Duty Officer roster.. The role may also be required to attend after-hours meetings, workshops, or volunteer engagement activities to support operational readiness and stakeholder engagement.
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 submitted via email will not be accepted. 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 Philip Nelson on [email protected].
Applications close Monday, May 18, 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