Operations Officer - Lead Trainer

$100,894 to $114,476 + 15% Commuted Allowance + 12% Super

Fixed Term - Full Time - Up to 30 June 2028

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

ROLE SUMMARY: The Operations Officer - Leader Trainer (OO-LT) is responsible for working closely with Unit Support Teams implementing and delivering competency-based training

The OO-LT provides support and coaching to volunteer trainers/assessors, monitors the performance of contracted training providers and maintains volunteer training and assessment records to VICSES Registered Training Organisation compliance and VICSES Health and Safety standards. 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 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, 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. 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 Chris Gregory on 0497 402 249

Applications close Thursday, 23 July 2026