• $92,332 to $104,762 + 11.5% Super
• Ongoing - Full Time
• Office Location: Sunshine Office - 239 Proximity Drive, Sunshine, VIC, 3020

ROLE SUMMARY: 

The primary purpose of this role is to coordinate and provide technical expertise relating to operational communications systems as it relates to installations, preventative maintenance, break/fix repair and communications planning advice to VICSES Members and multi-agency Incident Management Teams across Victoria with a focus on eastern regions.

This role will ensure that VICSES' operational communication systems are deployed and maintained and that comprehensive operational plans are in place that support state-wide emergency response operations.

This role will actively undertake operational command and control functions during specific local, regional and/or state-wide operations performing the Operational Communications Duty Officer function and/or Incident Management Team (IMT) role by maintaining appropriate accreditation, ensuring the appropriate advice, support and allocation of resources for emergency readiness and response.

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 Aaron White on aaron.white@ses.vic.gov.au.

Applications close Friday, May 23, 2025.

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. For more information on our values and the benefits of working with us, please click here - ses.vic.gov.au/join-us/careers