• $81,496 to $90,227 + 12% Superannuation
• Work for a community based organisation making a real difference

ROLE SUMMARY:

The RAIR Capability Officer casual role is to support performance improvement across VICSES by ensuring the continued advancement of the State Operations delivered Capability Assessment programs and contribute to the outcomes of the RAIR Strategy.

Requirements include audit, capability assessment, data collection, analysis and reporting of findings and importantly, liaison with key customers within VICSES, both volunteer and staff to support planning and delivery of capability programming requirements.

The role can also include assisting to build capability and capacity in the RAIR function of VICSES.

This role is required to provide contingency capacity to support State Operations, in particular the Road Air Industrial Rail (RAIR) Team with respect to completion of Capability Assessments across Victoria.

VICSES' contribution to an all hazards, all agencies approach is dependent on building existing relationships, forging new ones, and engaging potential partners in new and different ways. This non-operational role requires a flexible and solution-focused approach with the ability to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the State Operations function to achieve the Business Unit's goals.

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 key 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 careers.vic.gov.au 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 Craig Aiton on ••••@ses.vic.gov.au.

Applications close Monday, November 23, 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 flexible 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

📌 RAIR Capability Officer (Southbank)
🏢 Victoria State Emergency Service
📍 Southbank