Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Emergency management
Location: Location not specified
Reference: 1692
The Project Officer Emergency Workforce Capability supports the delivery of Agriculture Victoria's emergency workforce capability uplift and workforce preparedness program. This program is supporting the department and industries to efficiently respond to biosecurity and natural disaster threats facing Victoria.
The position supports delivery of components of Agriculture Victoria’s workforce capability programs. The role coordinates DEECA’s external agency workforce agreements to support biosecurity, agriculture and emergency responses and supports delivery of the DEECA Emergency Medical Program for Agriculture Victoria. It supports the design, development, delivery and evaluation of emergency management learning and development pathways, including role nomination and accreditation. The position leads the emergency response role training needs analysis to inform workforce capability strategies, training pathways and capability development opportunities to ensure a prepared, skilled and compliant emergency workforce and provides assurance on workforce capability.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
How to Apply:
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Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 8 June 2026.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
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