Operations Officer - Lead Trainer

$100,894 to $114,476 + 15% Commuted Allowance + 12% SuperOngoing, Full TimeOperational requirement: Ability to travel from home or another non-work location to the Regional Office or nominated ICC within 60 minutes when rostered as Duty Officer (Outside 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 and assessment programs & skills maintenance activities.The OO-LT also supports the design and review of relevant training programs and packages. 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.For more information on Commuted Allowance/IMT/Duty Officer role, please see this factsheetWHO 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.VICApplications should include a cover letter detailing your relevant skills and experience, along with a current resume or CVFor further information about the role, please contact Rebecca McDonald on rebecca.mcdonald@ses.vic.gov.auApplications close Monday, 28 September 2026.VICSES is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable people, upholding the highest standards of integrity and community trust, and leading gender equality in the emergency management sector. All applicants are required to complete the relevant screening processes prior to appointment. VICSES also supports flexible working arrangements, subject to operational and business requirements. For more information on our values, benefits, and recruitment process, please visit ses.vic.gov.au/join-us/careers