Manager, Logistics and Facilities

About the role

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Manager, Logistics and Facilities for Emergency Management Victoria (EMV), within the State Control Centre (SCC). EMV coordinates Victoria's emergency management system and leads the SCC, which runs a 24/7 Watch Desk and stewardship teams. The Logistics and Facilities team manages logistics, finance, assets and facilities for state, regional and incident tiers. This is an ongoing, full-time position at VPS grade 6, based in Melbourne.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, manage and build the capability of the Logistics and Facilities team so that high-quality logistics, facilities, procurement and financial management services are delivered.
• Steward the Logistics function across state, regional and incident tiers, keeping systems, documentation and processes current, consistent and aligned with the Emergency Management Commissioner's requirements.
• Oversee day-to-day operation of SCC facilities, ICT and audiovisual environments, coordinating inspections, maintenance, upgrades and fault rectification, and working with subject matter experts and EM Tech and Data on issue escalation, reporting and resolution.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in emergency management operations at state level.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of financial management, ideally within the emergency management sector.
• Prior experience leading a team among wide-ranging stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Victoria's emergency management arrangements is desirable; a tertiary qualification in a relevant field is desirable.

Applications close 24 November 2026 and include a resume and covering letter. Successful candidates undergo pre-employment checks, which may include a criminal history check and misconduct screening.