Job Description:
The Chief Officer Operations is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the operational service delivery across Victoria. The successful candidate will lead strategic planning and readiness to strengthen community and organisational resilience.
They will oversee volunteer units and regional staff, driving collaboration with other agencies to ensure communities are well-prepared and effectively resourced. The Chief Officer also holds legislative authority for directing emergency responses, training, and preparedness.
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Required Skills and Qualifications:
* A highly credible executive leader with a background in the public sector.
* Proven experience operating within state command-and-control structures, ideally in operational emergency services or an adjacent sector.
* Strategic insight and innovative thinking to complex challenges.
* Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders across state and national levels.
* Strong track record in coordinating multi-agency responses.
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Benefits:
This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver effective, forward-thinking emergency services and make a lasting impact on the community.
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About You:
You are a collaborative leader and effective communicator, with a deep commitment to safety, inclusion, and community resilience.