Operations Officer Doctrine & Planning

Location
Melbourne VIC
 
Full job description
Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $92,332 - $104,762
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Consulting and strategy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/OODOCPL1876518
Contribute to the development, review, and delivery of Common Doctrine within the Victorian emergency management sector and enhance VICSES’s ability to deliver a consistent standard of response in emergency management.
$97,955 to $111,142 + 15% Commuted Allowance + 12% Super
Fixed Term - Full Time - Until 1 October 2026
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 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
Applications close Thursday 7 August 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
28 July 2026