Description:
Life Saving Victoria is Victoria's peak water safety and lifesaving organisation built on the proud traditions and programs of our founding organisations, the Royal Life Saving Society – Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia.
Lifesaving has been an integral part of the Victorian way of life since 1904. Today LSV is a multifaceted volunteer-based community organisation with a focus on public safety and community wellbeing.
Our volunteers, members, employees and partners work together with communities, educational institutions, government agencies, businesses and the broader aquatic industry, to Save lives and empower communities to safely enjoy water.
We’re excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a Lead Coordinator – Capability Systems to join our Emergency Management Capability and Response (EMCaR) team on a fulltime ongoing basis . Located at our Port Melbourne Head Office (flexible arrangements are available) and reporting to the Senior Manager – Capability, this role will play a critical part in ensuring the effective operation, enhancement, and support of emergency management systems and operational communications at Life Saving Victoria.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Oversee and maintain operational and member training systems, ensuring they run effectively and support LSV’s mission.
- Provide technical support, training, and advice to enhance system usage across the organisation.
- Drive and support the digital transformation roadmap, leveraging automation and AI to improve efficiency.
- Enhance real-time communication systems, ensuring timely and critical updates reach key stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and ICT specialists to improve system functionality and user experience.
- Ensure systems are continually monitored, maintained, and upgraded with minimal business disruption.
- Support the implementation of new digital projects, ensuring smooth integration with existing LSV technology.
- Develop and maintain user-friendly documentation and training resources to empower system users.
- You are a technically skilled and solutions-focused professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about improving emergency management capability through technology.
- You have a degree in IT, Computer Science, experience within technical operational communications (radio systems) or a related field, with hands-on experience in technical support and troubleshooting.
- You possess strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and work with our development team to produce a solution.
- You’re an excellent communicator, able to translate technical concepts into clear and practical guidance.
- You are highly organised and adaptable, capable of managing multiple priorities and working both independently and collaboratively.
- Experience with change management, system testing, and 3rd party applications is highly desirable.
At Life Saving Victoria, we offer a supportive and inclusive environment where your work can make a real impact on communities. You'll enjoy professional development opportunities, a flexible work environment, impressive employee benefits, great office amenities and facilities and the chance to contribute to a meaningful cause that saves lives and empowers communities.
How to apply:
LSV is always looking for enthusiastic, community minded individuals. If this opportunity sounds like you, please click on "Apply Now" to complete your application and upload your resume and a cover letter telling us why you are the best candidate for this position.
Research shows us that women won’t always apply for a role if they don’t tick all the boxes. If you fall into that category, we would love to hear from you! We can access your ability and even if you aren’t ready now, you might just be at out next intake.
LSV is an equal opportunity employer and a place who welcomes all. We encourage people with diverse experiences and backgrounds to apply. We are committed to fostering a workplace environment which is inclusive, safe, and flexible. All applicants will be considered based on the relevance of their abilities to the role and their alignment with our LSV Values.
LSV is committed to providing a welcoming environment where the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our programs, services, activities, events, and the broader community, will always be our first priority. All staff must hold (or be able to obtain) a current Victorian Working with Children Check as part of their employment with us.
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