Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Emergency management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/OOOD1925215
ROLE SUMMARY:
The Operations Officer Operational Doctrine provides operational advice and support to State Operations in the ongoing development and review of VICSES and the wider Emergency Management sector Operational Doctrine (including Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Operational Forms, Reference Guides, and other Operational Resources), systems implementation and maintenance, and support frameworks to ensure VICSES's ability to deliver on key legislative functions and interoperability with other responder agencies.
This is an operational role required to form part of the State Command team and undertake the role of Duty Officer as required.
For more information on Commuted Allowance/IMT/Duty Officer role, please see this factsheet
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.
For further information about the role, please contact Laura Dewildt at [email protected]
Applications close 11:59pm, Thursday 28 May 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