People & Culture Manager

Provide expert leadership and advisory across the People & Culture remit in a dynamic emergency services organisation.
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Department: State Emergency Service Victoria
Work Type: Ongoing-Full Time
Job Function: Human Resources (HR)
Classification: VPSG6.1
Work Location: Melbourne - Northern Metro
Reference: VG/PCMGRWEST1904968
Closing Date: 02-Feb-2026
Salary Range: $138,631 - $162,076
Job Duration: N/A
Attachments: PD - PSW - PC - People and Culture Manager - Western - Position Description - 2025.pdf (PDF, 144KB)
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Contact: Nicole Cox
0457 226 850

Position Details

• $138,631 - $162,076 + Super
• Full time, ongoing


ROLE SUMMARY:
The People and Culture Manager is a trusted advisor, working in partnership with allocated Executives and their Directorates, including Regional Offices and Volunteer Units to provide strategic advice and develop contemporary people initiatives, plans and solutions that align with and support the organisation's strategic priorities. The People & Culture Manager will also lead key People and Culture projects that contribute to the VICSES People Strategy within their regional division.


This position requires travel across the Western Region of Victoria, and some out-of-hours work as required.

For further information on the role and inherent requirements, please see the position description attached.


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.


For further information about the role, please contact Nicole Cox on 0457 226 850.

Applications close 11:59pm Monday, 2nd February 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. For more information on our values and the benefits of working with us, please click here - ses.vic.gov.au/join-us/careers

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