Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $91,971 - $98,955
Grade: VPS 3.2
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne
Reference: VG/FMO1948932
• $91,971 to $98,955 + 12% Superannuation
• Work for a community based organisation making a real difference
ROLE SUMMARY:
The Fleet Maintenance Officer supports the delivery of planned and unplanned fleet maintenance activities across the VICSES fleet within an allocated East or West portfolio. Reporting to the Fleet Maintenance Lead, the role is responsible for coordinating day-to-day maintenance requests, liaising with servicing agents, monitoring repair progress, and ensuring accurate and timely communication with members and internal stakeholders.
The role undertakes operational coordination and administrative tasks to support fleet servicing, repairs and warranty works. This includes monitoring maintenance requests, updating records, and escalating issues in accordance with established processes and service delivery standards.
The Fleet Maintenance Officer plays an important role in supporting fleet readiness and compliance by ensuring maintenance activities are progressed in line with VICSES maintenance requirements, contractual arrangements, and regulatory obligations, while maintaining a strong focus on customer service for VICSES members.
This role is required to participate in the Asset Duty Officer (ADO) roster, providing after-hours support for fleet and equipment issues in accordance with agreed arrangements.
This role may provide support to operational staff during major or declared operations.
Note: This role is located at our Derrimut facility. Daily attendance at the facilty is required. Limited Work From Home (WFH) flexibility may be offered post probation period on an ad-hok basis.
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 Cameron Lord on [email protected].
Applications close Monday, October 05, 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