Job type: Fixed term / 6 months commencing ASAP
Organisation: Victoria State Emergency Service
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial
Reference: VG/BSOUS1828556
Provide efficient and effective regional administration support with a focus on support for Volunteer Units within the region.
$66,063 to $72,985 + 11.5% SuperFixed term - part time (0.4) - 6 monthsWe have an employee assistance program focusing on mental health & wellbeingROLE SUMMARY: The Business Support Officer is an integral role within the Unit Support Team, responsible for providing support to the Senior Assistant Chief Officer (Unit Support) and general administrative support and coordination to the region specifically supporting Volunteer Units. This includes administration functions such as drafting correspondence, minute taking, and management and maintenance of records in accordance with standards and guidelines within the VICSES corporate content management system. Additionally, reception, request referral, tracking, follow-up, and completion are also functions of the role.
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.
Victoria State Emergency Service plays a major role in Victoria's emergency response activities during emergencies for which it is responsible, including Flood, Storm, Earthquake, Tsunami, and Landslide, along with supporting other agencies and departments as required under section 6A of the VICSES Act.
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 Sharon Unthank on 0427 300 946.
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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