Emergency jobs in Victoria

Job Description:

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Senior leadership opportunity
• Full time, permanent position

About the Role.

Emergency Management is an integral component of SVHM’s organisational preparedness, safety and business continuity arrangements. The Emergency Management Coordinator works across all SVHM facilities and services to ensure appropriate systems, plans, governance, training and response arrangements are established and maintained. The role works closely with senior leaders, Emergency Coordinators and operational teams to support organisational readiness and provide specialist advice during emergency events, exercises and periods of heightened risk.

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  Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Governance and Planning
• Education, Training and Exercises
• Incident Review and Continuous Improvement

Classification for this position is ZC7 ($140,899.20 per annum).

Your Contribution.

• Sets and measures team goals, driving pursuit of higher standards of practice
• Responds to new and complex situations by adjusting behaviour appropriately
• Monitors satisfaction levels and proactively addresses issues
• Uses information and organisational knowledge to make decisions and achieve results
• Leads others and shares responsibilities, providing support and effective communication

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Culture of continuous improvement

About the Company

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent’s Health Australia and a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs more than 6,000 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date:

7 November 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au