Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $79,122 - $87,599
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Emergency management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/PROJOFF1912090
ROLE SUMMARY:
The Project Officer – State Operations is responsible for supporting the development, review, governance and publication of operational work instructions for VICSES.
The role ensures work instructions are clear, consistent, current, and aligned with operational doctrine, legislation, policies, and best practice to support safe, effective and compliant emergency response and operational readiness across the organisation.
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 CareersVic.
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 Shane McBride via [email protected]
Applications close 11:59pm, Friday, 13 March 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