Emergency Management Officer

2 weeks ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Education Full time

**About the Department**

A great education for every child and young person, so they can thrive now, and in the future, for a fairer, smarter and more prosperous state. Enjoy a career that makes a difference by helping to shape the education experience for Victoria.

**About the Division**

The Security and Emergency Management Division's purpose is to lead security and emergency management functions for the Department and lead and support educational communities to be physically and psychologically safe through the provision of expert advice and support services.

**About the Unit**

The Capability and Response Unit responsible for the development and implementation of policies and resources to assist regions, children's services and schools prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. The Unit provides leadership in coordinating the Department's response to emergencies and represents the Department on the State Emergency Management Team and other whole of Victorian government emergency management planning forums.

**About the role** - **Ongoing, Full-time**

The Emergency Management Officer will be working in a dynamic environment alongside a range of stakeholders within the education and emergency management sectors to support the safety of Victorian education communities.

This role supports in tasks such as capability development, resource development, project management and providing advice to stakeholders and senior management. Applicants with a background or interest in emergency management are encouraged to apply.

The role may be required to work shift work, and be available outside of business hours to support the department and whole of government emergency management operations. This is anticipated to occur infrequently at times of significant emergencies.

**Requirements**:

- Desirable: Tertiary qualification in relevant discipline
- Essential: Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain upon employment) and Victorian Driver's License

**Why Work With the Department of Education?**
- Meaningful work that actually makes a difference
- Hybrid working arrangements available.
- Periodic pay increases as set out in the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement
- Career progression opportunities
- The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity.
- Employee Wellbeing Support Services available to all department staff

**How to Apply**

Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter summarising their skills and experience (no more than two pages).

If you wish to discuss the position further, please contact Caragh Robinson on 9084 9032.

**Further Information**

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

**Applications close** 11:59pm on Thursday 12 June 2025.

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