Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $128,635 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5.2
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/SPSAV1934880
ROLE SUMMARY:
The Senior Psychosocial Safety Advisor plays a specialist leadership role in strengthening and embedding psychological health and safety across VICSES. This role leads the development and delivery of psychosocial safety initiatives that create a healthier, safer workplace across VICSES. As a trusted specialist, you'll provide expert advice, lead psychosocial risk management, influence organisational strategy, and drive compliance with Victorian Psychological Health Regulations. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you'll help shape best practice and strengthen workplace wellbeing. This role will travel across Victoria as well as working outside of standard business hours (8am to 8pm) as required.
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
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 Jennifer Smith on [email protected].
Applications close Monday, July 20, 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