The Minister for Emergency Services is pleased to invite applications for the position of Director on the Victorian State Emergency Services (VICSES) Board.
The VICSES Board is a statutory authority within the Justice and Community Safety portfolio. The VICSES Board is established under the VICSES Act and is accountable to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services. The Board consists of up to seven Directors appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister. One of the Directors is appointed to be the Chairperson of the Board. The Board may exercise the powers of VICSES set out in the VICSES Act. It also monitors and influences VICSES culture and reputation.
Subject to the VICSES Act, a Director holds office for a period specified in the Instrument of Appointment which cannot exceed three years. A Director is eligible for reappointment and is entitled to receive remuneration and travelling and other allowances, as fixed by the Governor in Council, unless the Director is an employee of the public service. The Public Administration Act 2004 (other than Part 3 of the Act) applies to a director in respect of the office of Director.
The Board is responsible for the overall governance of VICSES, including:
The VICSES Board ensures VICSES carries out its functions in a manner such that services provided are: effective and efficient; consistent with prudent financial management practices; and safe and secure.
In carrying out its responsibilities, the VICSES Board is supported by two standing committees.
The Risk and Audit Committee monitors and advises on matters relating to:
The People, Culture and Remuneration Committee monitors and advises on matters relating to:
The Board appoints the members and the Chair of each committee.
The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living in rural and regional Victoria. We will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.
You do not have to disclose any personal information if you do not want to, but it can help us understand how we can support you through the recruitment process and beyond. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, LGBTIQA+, people living in rural and regional Victoria, or a young person, aged 25 years old or less. If you identify as any of the aforementioned, we would welcome the opportunity to contact you and discuss how we can support you through the recruitment process. Sharing this information will help you access support should you need it and will also help us to better understand the impact of our work.
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should address the Key Selection Criteria and include a resume and covering letter with at least two relevant professional referees. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
If you would like help understanding this document or would like to receive it in another format phone 0401 099 958, using the National Relay Service 133 677 if required, or email Angelica Suarez at [email protected].
Appointees are subject to police and probity checks undertaken routinely in accordance with current government policies. A Declaration of Private Interest is also required.
Applicants with further enquiries regarding the application process may contact Stacey Jordan at [email protected].
Applications close at 11:59pm on 19th of November 2025.
An independent panel will assess all applications and interview a short-list of candidates.