Security and Emergency Management Officer

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 Security Unit operates the department's 24/7 Incident Support and Operations Centre responding to alarm and CCTV activations in schools and actioning work orders for the installation and maintenance of the alarm system.

About the role - Fixed-term, Full-time

The purpose of this role is to provide timely security and emergency management advice to support the design and operations of early learning centres operated by the department. In addition, the role will contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of the Department's security and emergency management risk framework. This role will be required to engage with relevant stakeholders to identify expectations and concerns and mitigate risks to achieve appropriate outcomes.

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.

Key Duties

• Generate / review marked up floor plans in line with existing security specifications
• Provide support to onsite staff in relation to Alarm and Access Control systems
• Conduct onsite quality assurance compliance to new security and electronic access infrastructure
• Support facility level emergency management planning

Requirements

• The position will involve regular travel within Victoria.
• Essential: Current Working with Children Check
• Essential: Victorian Driver's License
• Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualification and/or Certificate IV in Security and Risk Management or equivalent

Why Work With the Department of Education?

• Meaningful work that actually makes a difference.
• Hybrid working arrangements available subject to operational requirements.
• 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

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

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For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Tim Collins on

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on 19th November 2025.