Salary: $97,955 to $111,142 + 15% Commuted Allowance + 12% Superannuation

Period: 2 Years

Office Location: Wodonga Office - 172 Victoria Cross Parade, Wodonga, 3690

Requirement: The successful candidate will need to be able to travel from their home or another non-work location to the Regional office or nominated ICC within 60 minutes from being notified when rostered on as the Duty Officer Outside of Ordinary Hours.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Operations Officer – Emergency Management is an integral role within the Unit Support Team, responsible for the general guidance and support of VICSES Volunteer Units.

This role is responsible for providing high-level advice, support, training, and assistance to VICSES volunteers, local governments, other organisations and the community in the preparation, operationalisation, review and exercising of emergency management arrangements for VICSES Control Agency hazards to ensure VICSES meets its legislative requirements under the Victoria State Emergency Service Act 2005, Emergency Management Act 1986 and 2013, and the Emergency Management Legislation Amendment Act 2018 (EMLA Act).

This role will actively undertake operational command and control functions during specific local, regional and/or state-wide operations performing the Regional 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.

For more information on Commuted Allowance/IMT/Duty Officer role, please see this factsheet.

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 Charlie Sexton on charlie.sexton@ses.vic.gov.au.

Applications close Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

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. Additionally, VICSES is committed to ongoing flexible working arrangements, subject to operational and business requirements. For more information on our values, benefits of working with us, and guides on the application and recruitment process, please click here - ses.vic.gov.au/join-us/careers