Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $116,413 - $140,849

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Administration

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DH/CSO/720547

The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on
supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with
communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and
wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

About the role:

The Team Leader, Emergency Management Planning leads and supports a team to deliver the development and implementation of the department's doctrine and plans across Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery framework of Emergency Management and facilitating the achievement of the department's legislative obligations and responsibilities for emergency management. The role will work across the Emergency Management branch and the department to ensure incident and emergency management doctrine aligns with the State Emergency Management Plan: Health Emergencies Sub-Plan and relevant legislation.

About us:

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.





We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

About you:

- A tertiary qualification in emergency management or related fields, such as health administration or business management would be desirable.
- Australasian Inter-Service Incident Management System (AIIMS) training and certification.
- A full driver's licence is required due to the need to respond to emergencies across the State at short notice and outside business hours as required.
- Has the equivalent of three years' or more applicable experience in emergency management, across prevention, preparedness, response and recovery, and has successfully fulfilled a leadership response role for complex, high impact, high consequence emergency events.

What we offer:

- The chance to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
- A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service.
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

How to apply:





Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at [email protected]. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

If you have any queries in relation to participation in recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email [email protected]. Please note that unso licited applications from third parties cannot be accepted. If you have questions regarding the role, please message the contact person listed on the advertisement directly.

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Applications close Monday 19 October 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

5 October 2026

📌 Team Leader, Emergency Management Planning (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne