Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $128,635 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5.2
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne
Reference: VG/SSDL1941439
• $128,635 to $140,849 + 12% Superannuation
ROLE SUMMARY:
The Senior Service Delivery Lead (Fleet, Equipment & Clothing) is responsible for: Overseeing the operational execution of VICSES' end-to-end service delivery and volunteer-facing functions across fleet, equipment and clothing. Ensuring reporting Coordinators, Officers and casual staff are equipped, supported and focused on completing assigned tasks in line with SES strategic values. Encouraging, monitoring and installation of a ‘continual improvement' mindset across the Service Delivery portfolio. This includes ongoing business process reviews, and where opportunities exist, reengineering workflows to drive collaborative efficiency.
Working closely with portfolio leads and regional stakeholders, the Senior Service Delivery Lead ensures service delivery activities align with asset delivery schedules, operational priorities and organisational commitments. The role drives improvements to processes, systems and communication practices that support consistent service delivery and strengthen engagement with VICSES members and operational staff.
The role also supports the integrity and effective use of systems, processes and documentation that underpin service delivery activities. This includes ensuring information management, reporting and governance practices remain accurate, current and consistently applied to support operational decision-making, compliance and organisational assurance.
The position requires strong leadership capability, stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to manage competing priorities within a dynamic service delivery environment.
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 Philip Nelson on [email protected].
Applications close Thursday, September 10, 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