Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time Salary: $128,635 - $140,849

Grade: VPS 5.2

Occupation: Education and training

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/OPSTRSAM1940757

Shape the standards, systems and people that underpin exceptional operational training and build the capability of Victoria’s emergency response workforce.

- 128,635 to 140,849 + 12% Super
- Fixed Term - Full Time - 2 years
- We have an employee assistance program focusing on mental health & wellbeing

ROLE SUMMARY: The Operational Training Standards and Assurance Manager will play a key role in the implementation of the Operational Training Roadmap (OTR). The OTR is a 5-year strategy which sets out an evidence-based path to build a sustainable training system that enables members to gain, maintain, and apply the skills required to meet our legislative control and support agency obligations to prepare and protect the community. The Operational Training Standards & Assurance Manager owns the technical training system: frameworks, standards, endorsement rules and the trainer/assessor workforce. This role will drive implementation of aspects of the OTR related to building and maintaining a highly capable Training workforce. Programs of work will focus on training standards framework design, endorsement and currency rules, trainer/assessor workforce model, and calibration and assurance systems. As part of the role there may be meetings outside ordinary hours on weeknights or weekends, additionally occasional travel is a requirement of the role 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 and submit an application via CAREERS.VIC

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 Natalie Kenely on [email protected]

Applications close Monday, 14 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 versatile 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

Applications close Monday 14 September 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

31 August 2026

📌 Operational Training Standards & Assurance Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne