About the Department

A great education for every child and young person, so they can thrive now, and in the future, for a fairer, smarter and more prosperous state. Enjoy a career that makes a difference by helping to shape the education experience for Victoria.

About the Division

The Security and Emergency Management Division's purpose is to lead security and emergency management functions for the Department and lead and support educational communities to be physically and psychologically safe through the provision of expert advice and support services.

About the Unit

The Security Unit operates the department's 24/7 Incident Support and Operations Centre responding to alarm and CCTV activations in schools and actioning work orders for the installation and maintenance of the alarm system.

About the role – 7 Casual positions available

Working as part of a team in a 24/7 shift work environment, the Incident Response Officer monitors security for over 1500 schools across Victoria. You will be responsible for making a real impact to continuity of learning and safety by monitoring alarms, responding to incidents, raising work orders and other response services to minimise the loss or damage of school equipment and infrastructure.

Key Duties

-       Interpret alarm activations and exercise judgement in dispatching security service providers and/or police

-       Actively contribute to a positive team environment and culture

-       Coach, mentor and train more junior incident response officers

-       Oversee more complex security related issues

-       Liaise with security service providers and school leaders regarding alarm activations and other security and safety incidents.

-       Liaise and provide support with alarm system technicians working on sites

-       Liaise with other emergency services in relation to emergencies at schools

-       Preparing and disseminating Incident Reports

-       Have additional responsibility in portfolios within the Unit, as assigned by team leaders/managers

Why Work With the Department of Education?

-       Meaningful work that actually makes a difference

-       Hybrid working arrangements available subject to operational requirements.

-       Career progression opportunities

-       The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity.

-       Employee Wellbeing Support Services available to all department staff

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a CV, cover letter summarising their skills and experience (no more than two pages), and a short statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Tim Collins – Manager - Security  via 03 7022 2736  or Tim.collins@education.vic.gov.au.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on Friday 16 May 2025.