Current Vacancy

January 20th, 2021
Senior Assurance Analyst (VPSG5)
Ongoing Full time
Applications now open
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Inspector-General appointed ESF Chair

January 19th, 2021
Supporting mental health and wellbeing in Victoria’s emergency management sector

Do you know a young person who was affected by the 2019-20 bushfires?

January 12th, 2021
Young people aged 12 to 25 in Eastern Victoria (Towong, Alpine and East Gippsland Shire), this is your chance to have your say on bushfire recovery in your community through YACVic's survey

Community update on progress of the Inquiry into the 2019–20 Victorian fire season

December 18th, 2020
IGEM's 6th progress update on the independent Fire Season Inquiry
vic.gov.au/knowfire

How well do you know fire?

December 18th, 2020
All Victorians need to know how to plan for and respond to fire.

Human Rights Week 2020 - 3-10 December

December 4th, 2020
Rights in recovery

Emergency Management Pride Network Victoria launches 4 December

November 30th, 2020
Creating a more inclusive and collaborative environment

Orange the World

November 25th, 2020
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

Victorian Honour Roll of Women - nominations now open

November 13th, 2020
Celebrate the contribution of women leading through disaster

Remembrance Day 2020

November 10th, 2020
Remembering veterans who have served in past conflicts and peacekeeping operations. 

Always Was, Always Will Be

November 8th, 2020
Celebrating NAIDOC Week 8 - 15 November
https://www.vic.gov.au/fireactionweek2020

Fire Action Week - 19-25 October 2020

October 19th, 2020
Fire Action Week is Victoria’s annual fire planning and preparation awareness week.

Community update on progress of the Inquiry into the 2019–20 Victorian fire season

October 14th, 2020
IGEM's 5th progress update on the independent Fire Season Inquiry

Community update on progress of the Inquiry into the 2019–20 Victorian fire season

September 29th, 2020
IGEM's 4th progress update on the independent Fire Season Inquiry

2020 Emergency Management Conference

September 16th, 2020
This year’s conference is going online !

Blue Ribbon Day 2020

September 14th, 2020
A chance to say thank you to those who protect and serve our community and ensure that those who have fallen are never forgotten.

Focusing on the System - 3 September

August 20th, 2020
Join September's webEMC with Tony Pearce on enabling Victoria’s emergency management learning and continuous improvement culture
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Saying 'Thank You'

August 19th, 2020
The Governor of Victoria and Mr Howard invite Victorian artist Heesco to create an artwork encapsulating the spirit of gratitude
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Community update on progress of the Inquiry into the 2019–20 Victorian fire season

August 10th, 2020
IGEM's 3rd progress update on the independent Fire Season Inquiry
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webEMC

August 3rd, 2020
A new networking and professional development resource for emergency management

Learning lessons from recent Australian bushfire seasons - 28 July

July 10th, 2020
A free webinar bringing together Australia's two emergency management Inspectors-General
Lightning strike and bushfire in Omeo

Community update on progress of the Inquiry into the 2019–20 Victorian fire season

July 9th, 2020
A progress update on the independent Fire Season Inquiry
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Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements

July 6th, 2020
7 July hearings to focus on assurance and accountability mechanisms
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Stadium Stomp Virtual - registrations open

June 10th, 2020
The stadiums are coming to you in this in huge stair challenge
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'I am 000'

June 2nd, 2020
Stories from Victoria's emergency triple zero service
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Update on the Fire Season Inquiry

May 27th, 2020
Tony Pearce provides his update on the Inquiry into the 2019-20 Victorian fire season
2020 Resilient Australia Awards

Resilient Australia Awards - entries now open

May 19th, 2020
Do you know of some amazing resilience-in-action projects that would make ideal nominations?
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Evolution or revolution?

May 5th, 2020
Emergency Management Conference moves to 6-7 October 2020
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IGEM joins Facebook

April 3rd, 2020
Follow us on Facebook and keep uptodate with our news
Save lives. Stay home.

Managing coronavirus together

April 3rd, 2020
Lives are at stake. You must act now.
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Fire Season Inquiry community meetings go online

April 2nd, 2020
Victorians can now contribute their views and experiences to the Victorian Fire Season Inquiry through online meetings.
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Fire Season Inquiry - community meetings postponed

March 23rd, 2020
In the interests of community wellbeing, all meetings are now postponed.
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Statement from the Inspector-General

March 18th, 2020
Maintaining a safe environment and Coronavirus / COVID-19
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Evolution or Revolution?

March 17th, 2020
Emergency Management Conference - 6-7 October 2020
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Let's all be each for equal

March 6th, 2020
Women in emergency management unite for International Women’s Day
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Community views to inform Victoria’s 2019–20 Fire Season Inquiry

February 25th, 2020
Multiple avenues now available for individuals and organisations to provide their views and experiences
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IWD ICC T20 Women’s World Cup Final

February 5th, 2020
Be a part of history and celebrate women in emergency management on 8 March

Midsumma festival kicks off soon

January 17th, 2020
Emergency Management Pride Network supporting a celebration of belonging during Victoria's premier LGBTQIA+ cultural festival
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Independent Inquiry Into Fire Season

January 14th, 2020
Victorian Government announces an independent inquiry into the 2019-2020 Victorian fire season

Inspector-General conquers Eureka Stair Climb

November 27th, 2019
Tony Pearce joins 1100 walkers and climbers in annual Fred Hollows Foundation fundraiser

Blue Ribbon Day 2019

August 30th, 2019
A message of thanks and appreciation from Victoria’s emergency management agencies to Victoria Police for serving and protecting our communities.

‘More Powerful Together’ - Celebrating women in Victoria’s emergency management sector - Friday 8 March 2019 at Fed Square

February 26th, 2019
On Friday 8 March IGEM is joining with sector partners to recognise the importance of all genders working together to build safer communities; celebrate the contributions of women to the sector and promote career paths for women.

IGEM a Public Sector Awards finalist

December 17th, 2018
IGEM's ‘Innovative regulation for emergency services telecommunications in Victoria’ has been nominated for an IPAA Victoria Leadership in the Public Sector Award.

Building a human rights based culture

September 25th, 2018
The partnership with the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission Charter Project sets the foundations for IGEM's Human Rights Action Plan.

Communities to have say in review of emergency management reform

September 10th, 2018
Public submissions are invited to help shape IGEM's review

Residents surveyed on addressing high-risk communities during planning for emergencies

February 13th, 2018
IGEM is inviting residents across six municipalities to talk about natural-hazard risks in their area and how well prepared they are to respond.

Hazelwood report highlights significant progress in 2017

December 14th, 2017
On 14 December 2017 government released the Inspector-General for Emergency Management's Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry - Annual Report 2017 and Review of SKM Coolaroo Recycling Plant Fire report.

Fire services response data published for the first time

October 30th, 2017
The Victorian Government has asked the Inspector-General for Emergency Management to implement an independent assurance process, which will ensure the ongoing integrity of fire services' response time data. This will also include analysis of the data to inform the development of future response strategies.

Government announces review into Coolaroo Fire

August 15th, 2017
The Victorian Government has announced a review of the July 2017 fire at the SKM Recycling Plant in Coolaroo.

Thunderstorm asthma: new systems, training and resources to better prepare and respond

April 27th, 2017
Government has released and responded to the final report from the Inspector-General for Emergency Management (IGEM) into the unprecedented thunderstorm asthma event of 21 and 22 November 2016.

New funding for pollen monitoring and thunderstorm asthma research

February 1st, 2017
Government has released the preliminary report from the Inspector-General for Emergency Management (IGEM) into the unprecedented thunderstorm asthma event of 21 and 22 November 2016.

Communities to have a say in review of thunderstorm asthma response

December 15th, 2016
The Inspector-General for Emergency Management invites public submissions to their review of the emergency response to the thunderstorm asthma event of 21–22 November 2016.

Putting The Health And Safety Of Firefighters First

November 24th, 2016
Government has requested the Inspector-General for Emergency Management (IGEM) to monitor the implementation of the recommendations outlined in the Parliamentary Inquiry into the CFA Training College at Fiskville.

Strong progress on bushfire safety

August 23rd, 2016
Victoria’s emergency management agencies are making significant progress in improving bushfire safety across the state, a new report shows.

Strengthening bushfire recovery

February 26th, 2016
A greater sharing of community recovery experiences and knowledge will strengthen bushfire recovery according to a report released today.

Wye River report released

February 25th, 2016
Government has released and responded to the Inspector-General for Emergency Management’s review of the 2015 Wye River-Jamieson Track fire.

Government responds to Lancefield and sets out future of planned burning

November 19th, 2015
Government has released and responded to the independent investigation of the Lancefield-Cobaw fire and the Inspector-General for Emergency Management’s report into the review of performance targets for the future bushfire fuel management program on public land.

Bushfire recovery survey goes digital

September 9th, 2015
A survey helping establish how Victorians affected by the 2014 bushfires experienced the recovery process will be available online for the next two weeks.

Residents surveyed on bushfire recovery

July 29th, 2015
A new survey will help establish how Victorians affected by the 2014 bushfires experienced the recovery process to help inform better approaches in the future.

A new approach to improve Victoria's emergency management performance

June 19th, 2015
The government has released the Monitoring and Assurance Framework for Emergency Management developed by the Inspector-General for Emergency Management.

Ministers request Review of Bushfire Fuel Management Approach

February 17th, 2015
The Inspector-General for Emergency Management has been asked to conduct a review of performance targets for the future bushfire fuel management program on public land.

Report finds ‘considerable progress’ on East Gippsland fire reform

October 13th, 2014
The 2013-14 Fire Season Compliance Report, by Inspector-General for Emergency Management, has been released.

IGEM asked to investigate 2013-14 fire season and East Gippsland fires

August 7th, 2014
The Inspector-General for Emergency Management has been asked to investigate 2013-14 fire season and East Gippsland fires

Independent monitor’s final report recognises ‘significant progress’ in fire reform

August 4th, 2014
The Bushfire Royal Commission Implementation Monitor has released their final report.

Inaugural Inspector-General for Emergency Management appointed

July 28th, 2014
Tony Pearce has been appointed as the inaugural Inspector-General for Emergency Management (IGEM).