Emergency Operations Officer

Their responsibilities include developing and implementing emergency plans, liaising with various government agencies, emergency services, and community groups, and ensuring effective communication during crisis situations. They monitor and assess potential risks, prepare reports, and assist in training exercises to enhance preparedness.

The role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a thorough understanding of emergency management principles and legislation.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a emergency operations officer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
PUA50120

Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Management Coordinator Correctional Emergency Response Officer Disaster Recovery Coordinator
Incident Controller Emergency Operations Officer Resilience Officer Risk Advisor
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Management Coordinator Correctional Emergency Response Officer Disaster Recovery Coordinator Incident Controller Emergency Operations Officer Resilience Officer Risk Advisor + 4 more
PUA60120

Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • At least 5 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Management Coordinator Emergency Response Specialist Emergency Operations Officer
Operations Officer
+ 1 more
  • At least 5 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Management Coordinator Emergency Response Specialist Emergency Operations Officer Operations Officer + 1 more
PUA20622

Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
On Campus
2 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Volunteer Firefighter
Emergency Operations Officer Bushfire Fighter
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Volunteer Firefighter Emergency Operations Officer Bushfire Fighter + 2 more
22612VIC

Course in the Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS)
On Campus
2 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Incident Controller Emergency Operations Officer Emergency Services Officer (ESO)
Logistics Officer Planning Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Incident Controller Emergency Operations Officer Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Logistics Officer Planning Officer + 2 more
PUAOPE012

Control a Level 1 Incident
On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Fire Warden Chief Warden
Volunteer Firefighter Facilities Manager Incident Controller Emergency Operations Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Fire Warden Chief Warden Volunteer Firefighter Facilities Manager Incident Controller Emergency Operations Officer + 4 more
PUAOPE018

Control a Level 2 Incident
On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Incident Controller Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Emergency Operations Officer
Operations Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Incident Controller Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Emergency Operations Officer Operations Officer + 1 more
PUAOPE019

Control a Level 3 Incident
On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Management Coordinator Firefighter Emergency Operations Officer
Safety Officer Incident Controller
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Management Coordinator Firefighter Emergency Operations Officer Safety Officer Incident Controller + 2 more
PUAOPE029

Conduct Liaison During Emergency Events
On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Operations Officer Incident Controller Community Liaison Officer
Emergency Management Coordinator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Operations Officer Incident Controller Community Liaison Officer Emergency Management Coordinator + 1 more
PUAOPE004

Manage the Intelligence Function at an Incident
On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Incident Controller Emergency Operations Officer Intelligence Officer
Planning Officer Risk Analyst Disaster Recovery Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Incident Controller Emergency Operations Officer Intelligence Officer Planning Officer Risk Analyst Disaster Recovery Coordinator + 3 more
PUAOPE022

Manage Logistics for a Complex Incident
On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Logistics Officer Logistics Manager Emergency Management Coordinator
Incident Controller Emergency Operations Officer Logistics Coordinator Supply Chain Manager Transport Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Logistics Officer Logistics Manager Emergency Management Coordinator Incident Controller Emergency Operations Officer Logistics Coordinator Supply Chain Manager Transport Manager + 5 more
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