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Emergency Communications Officer (Burwood East)

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-09-15 → 2026-10-22
No visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Receive and process all emergency and non-emergency triple zero calls from the public and other emergency service agencies, guiding callers through critical situations.

Role type

Emergency Communications Officer (Call-taker)

Builds

24-hour emergency call-taking and dispatch services for Police, Fire, Ambulance and VICSES

Domain

Public Safety / Emergency Services

Required skills

Multi-tasking under pressure, decision-making, calm composure in stress, effective communication and empathy, tech-savviness with multiple software systems

Responsibilities

Answering emergency calls, guiding callers through crises, processing non-emergency calls, maintaining composure in high-stress environments

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, fully trained role