Expressions of interest are currently being sought for LSV Communications Operators ahead of the 2021/2022 lifesaving season.LSV Communications Operators are responsible for:receiving and processing mission critical and non-emergency state-wide radio and telephone communications.coordinating the allocation of resources to emergency incidents.contributing to the wellbeing and safety of Lifesaving Victoria’s members and the Victorian community.contributing to the Lifesaving Services operational mission.LSV Communications Operator role includes:Working as a part of a small team in a dynamic, technology-based environmentIncident management, dispatching and monitoring resources via computer assisted dispatch system (CAD)/LIMSOC.Liaising with the Victoria Police Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC), State Command Centre (SCC), Ambulance Victoria (AV) and other external stakeholders.Operators are expected to be available to work seven days per week on a rotating roster from November – April.Communications operators are required to submit their availability upon appointment and be able to commit to this availability for the season.Operators will be required to work from either the Port Melbourne or Geelong communications centre.Minimum rosters will be published for the entire season with additional staffing shifts allocated on an adhoc basis dependant on weather and seasonal requirements.Operators may be required to attend further training sessions, team meetings and participate in other activities as required.Operators will be required to attend five days of training prior to the season commencing.Minimum Criteria Be a minimum of 18 years of age as of 1 November 2021Be or be willing to become a member of a Life Saving Victoria affiliated Life Saving Club or service.Current working with children checkAvailability for preseason trainingDesirable Qualifications (Previous radio communications experience.)Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) / Bronze MedallionLevel 2 First AidPrevious emergency management experienceApplications close 12 September 2021Further details www.lsv.com.au/careers or contact jane.gordon@lsv.com.auTo be considered for this position, please submit your application with a covering letter, ensuring you address the key criteria here: 

2021/22 Seasonal LSV Communications Operators

Expressions of interest are currently being sought for LSV Communications Operators ahead of the 2021/2022 lifesaving season.

LSV Communications Operators are responsible for:

  • receiving and processing mission critical and non-emergency state-wide radio and telephone communications.
  • coordinating the allocation of resources to emergency incidents.
  • contributing to the wellbeing and safety of Lifesaving Victoria’s members and the Victorian community.
  • contributing to the Lifesaving Services operational mission.

LSV Communications Operator role includes:

  • Working as a part of a small team in a dynamic, technology-based environment
  • Incident management, dispatching and monitoring resources via computer assisted dispatch system (CAD)/LIMSOC.
  • Liaising with the Victoria Police Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC), State Command Centre (SCC), Ambulance Victoria (AV) and other external stakeholders.
  • Operators are expected to be available to work seven days per week on a rotating roster from November – April.
  • Communications operators are required to submit their availability upon appointment and be able to commit to this availability for the season.
  • Operators will be required to work from either the Port Melbourne or Geelong communications centre.
  • Minimum rosters will be published for the entire season with additional staffing shifts allocated on an adhoc basis dependant on weather and seasonal requirements.
  • Operators may be required to attend further training sessions, team meetings and participate in other activities as required.
  • Operators will be required to attend five days of training prior to the season commencing.

Minimum Criteria

  • Be a minimum of 18 years of age as of 1 November 2021
  • Be or be willing to become a member of a Life Saving Victoria affiliated Life Saving Club or service.
  • Current working with children check
  • Availability for preseason training

Desirable Qualifications (Previous radio communications experience.)

  • Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) / Bronze Medallion
  • Level 2 First Aid
  • Previous emergency management experience

Applications close 12 September 2021

Further details www.lsv.com.au/careers or contact jane.gordon@lsv.com.au

To be considered for this position, please submit your application with a covering letter, ensuring you address the key criteria here: