Operations Officer Doctrine & Planning

Location
Melbourne City Centre VIC
 
Full job description
$97,955 to $111,142 + 15% Commuted Allowance + 12% Super
Fixed Term - Full Time - Until 1 October 2025
We offer a wide range of flexible working arrangements to suit everyone
ROLE SUMMARY:

The Operations Officer Doctrine and Planning provides operational advice and support to State Operations in the ongoing development and improvement of VICSES Doctrine (including policies and procedures), business continuity planning, systems implementation and maintenance, and support frameworks to ensure VICSES's ability to deliver on key legislative functions and interoperability with other responder agencies.

The Operations Officer Doctrine and Planning also provides support and guidance on the training and readiness of the volunteer State Support Unit (SSU).

This is an operational role required to form part of the State Command team and undertake the role of Duty Officer as required.

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

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

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 Mark Cattell on 0409 959 778.

Applications close Thursday, 7 August 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