Organisation: Victoria State Emergency Service
Occupation: Emergency Management
Reference: VG/OOEMB1834452
Use your skill and knowledge to enhance VICSES operational readiness and response capability and contribute to continuous improvement of operational preparedness.
Salary: $92,332 to $104,762 + 15% Commuted Allowance + 11.5% SuperOngoing - Full TimeRequirement: 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.ROLE 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.
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.
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.
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 Jodie Griffin on .
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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