Emergency Management Victoria (EMV) was established in July 2014 and plays a key role in implementing the Victorian Government’s emergency management reform agenda.
EMV supports the Emergency Management Commissioner, who has overall responsibility for coordination before, during and after major emergencies including management of consequences of an emergency.
EMV is an integral part of the emergency management sector and shares responsibility with a range of agencies, organisations and departments for ensuring the system of emergency management in Victoria is sustainable, effective and community focussed.
Our people focus
We are creating a positive, safe, supportive workplace. A place where we can be heard, included, valued, contribute our best, collaborate in new ways, seek new ideas, learn and grow.
Our story
Victoria's emergency management sector is made up of more than 60 organisations working in partnership with communities, business and individuals across Victoria. It is driven by the philosophy of 'working as one'.
Our structure
Emergency Management Victoria is a statutory entity led by the Emergency Management Commissioner and the Chief Executive.
Emergency Management Commissioner
Rick Nugent APM is Victoria's Emergency Management Commissioner. The Emergency Management Commissioner has responsibility for coordination before, during and after major emergencies, including the management of consequences of an emergency.
Chief Executive
Jenni Rigby is the Chief Executive, Emergency Management Victoria. The Chief Executive is responsible for the effective and efficient management and performance of Emergency Management Victoria.
Our Vision, Goals and Values
Emergency Management Victoria supports a sector-wide approach to achieve joined up outcomes that are community-focused. It is only by agencies, departments, industry, business, all levels of government and community working together that we will fully realise a sustainable and efficient emergency management system that reduces the likelihood, effect and consequences of emergencies.
The department acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders, past and present.