Senior Assistant Chief Officer

5 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Victoria State Emergency Service Full time $188,297 - $210,000 per year
  • $188,297 to $210, % Commuted Allowance + 12% Super
  • Ongoing, Full Time
  • Requirement: The successful candidate will need to be able to travel from their home or another non-work location to the Regional office or nominated ICC within 60 minutes from being notified when rostered on as the Duty Officer Outside of Ordinary Hours.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Senior ACO USRO is accountable for leading and managing the assessment of operational capability and capacity needs and development and implementation of support services to members at a Regional level to deliver VICSES services safely and effectively whilst contributing to the on-going development of an all communities, all emergencies approach to emergency management.

The Senior ACO USRO will provide professional leadership and manage an integrated team of volunteers and staff across the Region, applying astute judgement, strategic guidance, exercising high levels of delegations, working in a matrix model for building a flexible and agile workforce, driving a culture of high performance, innovation and interoperability for emergency response and improving safety performance.

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.

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

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 Cain Trist on

Applications close Thursday, 27 November 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. Additionally, VICSES is committed to ongoing flexible working arrangements, subject to operational and business requirements. For more information on our values, benefits of working with us, and guides on the application and recruitment process, please click here -

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