Fleet Design Engineer
Victoria State Emergency Service · Melbourne, VIC, AU
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About the role
Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne
Reference: VG/FDE1936794
The Fleet Design Engineer position is a specialist role responsible for providing engineering support and ensuring VICSES fleet designs and specifications meet current and future regulatory requirements including compliance with the Australian Design Rules (ADR) and the Heavy Vehicle National Law and Chain of Responsibility. This is a non-operational, technical role that operates under direction and requires strong attention to detail, sound engineering judgement, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and technical specialists to support safe and effective fleet outcomes.
- $100,894 to $114,476 + 12% Superannuation
- Work for a community based organisation making a real difference
ROLE SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Senior Fleet Design and Technical Lead, the role supports the development of new fleet designs, amendments to existing designs, and corrective actions arising from build issues, in-service performance, or safety investigations. The position assists in ensuring fleet designs, modifications and deviations are technically sound, fit-for-purpose, and compliant with applicable legislative, regulatory, and industry requirements.
The Fleet Design Engineer supports fleet quality assurance activities, including development of quality assurance documentation and undertaking QA inspections for fleet assets design verification, and maintenance of design version control. The role also assists in the controlled distribution of approved design documentation to the Rescue Vehicle Build Panel, supporting consistent and compliant fleet builds.
The role requires some travel which may include overnight stays. At times, this role will also be required to work outside normal business hours and on weekends to attend various workshops and taskforces.
WHO WE ARE:
Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) is a volunteer-based emergency service. Our highly skilled and equipped Volunteers are trained comprehensively in a wide range of emergency environments. To minimise the impact of emergencies when they occur and strengthen the community's capacity to recover swiftly and safely, VICSES focuses on working with communities and partners in building resilience to achieve more aware, informed and prepared communities. We support them to understand their risk and the relevance of taking action before, during and after emergency events.
As the largest road rescue network in Australia we have specialist teams that provide a 24/7 response to road accident and trauma incidents. We assist Victoria Police in search and rescue operations, and play an important role in supporting the Country Fire Authority (CFA), Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV), Parks Victoria and the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) during major bushfire and emergency incidents.
TO APPLY:
Please view the Position Description and submit an application via careers.vic.gov.au Applications should include a cover letter detailing your relevant skills and experience, along with a current resume or CV.
For further information about the role, please contact Ben Geurts on Ben.geurts@ses.vic.gov.au.
Applications close Thursday, July 30, 2026.
VICSES is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable people, upholding the highest standards of integrity and community trust, and leading gender equality in the emergency management sector. All applicants are required to complete the relevant screening processes prior to appointment. VICSES also supports flexible working arrangements, subject to operational and business requirements. For more information on our values, benefits, and recruitment process, please visit ses.vic.gov.au/join-us/careers
Applications close Monday 3 August 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
20 July 2026
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