• $106,534 to $117,716 + 11.5% Super
• Fixed Term - Full Time - 12 months
• High level of demonstrated experience in and/or knowledge of community engagement best practice will be highly regarded

ROLE SUMMARY:

This role will manage the 12-month Disaster Ready funded VICSES in Schools - Flood and Storm Education Project, ensuring the successful delivery of project activities including reporting requirements. The project aims to maximise flood and storm safety education for Victorian primary school students. Ideally the project manager will have hazard subject matter expertise and educational experience, with an ability to develop relevant age-appropriate resource material relevant to floods and storms. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in emergency services, climate change adaptation, and have a thorough understanding of the impacts that severe weather events have on communities.

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.gov.au

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 Susan Davie on [email protected].

Applications close Monday, May 12, 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