Health and Safety Advisor Eastern

About this role

Deliver health and safety advice, incident management and risk management support across VICSES to promote safe work practices and legislative compliance • $100,894 to $114,476 + 12% Super • Office Location: Bairnsdale, Moe, Chelsea, Goulburn Valley (Negotiable) • The role includes occasional evening and weekend hours to support key activities ROLE SUMMARY: Reporting directly to the Senior Health and Safety Advisor, this role is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of a range of Health and Safety initiatives and systems within VICSES to ensure the health and safety of employees, volunteers, contractors and visitors and to support business objectives and legislative requirements. The position works collaboratively across regional staff and volunteers to triage incident & hazards, facilitate inspections, consultation & risk assessments, and lead investigations. This role requires a flexible and solution focused approach with the ability to balance competing demands and to coach and influence line managers and volunteer Unit Controllers to assist them to lead their area towards VICSES' goals. This role may support Emergency Management Victoria in major operations by fulfilling Safety Advisor roles in Incident Management Teams. This is an all-hazards role that requires providing support to other emergency service organisations as required by the event. This role will require travel to regional offices and volunteer-lead units. 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 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 Natalie Manger on [email protected] . Applications close Monday, August 03, 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