Incident Controller

Their role involves leading incident management teams, ensuring the safety of personnel and the public, and maintaining effective communication between various agencies and stakeholders. They assess risks, develop strategic response plans, and allocate resources efficiently to control and mitigate the impact of incidents.

Incident Controllers must remain calm under pressure, make quick decisions, and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and protocols.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $109,200
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a incident controller?

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
VU23311

Prepare to Work within the Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System
On Campus
2 days
$995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Firefighter Paramedic
Ambulance Transport Attendant Incident Controller Logistics Officer Planning Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Firefighter Paramedic Ambulance Transport Attendant Incident Controller Logistics Officer Planning Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker + 5 more
PUAFIR306

Identify, Detect and Monitor Hazardous Materials at an Incident
On Campus
2 - 3 days
$0 - $895
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Incident Controller
Environmental Health Officer Work Health and Safety Officer Customs and Border Protection Officer Waste Management Officer
+ 4 more
PUAFIR324

Render Hazardous Materials Incidents Safe
On Campus
2 - 4 days
$0 - $895
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Incident Controller Work Health and Safety Officer
Environmental Health Officer Plant Technician Risk Officer Emergency Management Coordinator Safety Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Incident Controller Work Health and Safety Officer Environmental Health Officer Plant Technician Risk Officer Emergency Management Coordinator Safety Officer + 5 more
22611VIC

Course in Awareness of the Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS)
Blended
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Incident Controller Emergency Management Coordinator Firefighter
Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Disaster Recovery Coordinator Safety Officer Information Officer Management Consultant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Incident Controller Emergency Management Coordinator Firefighter Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Disaster Recovery Coordinator Safety Officer Information Officer Management Consultant + 5 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
PUAOPE003

Manage the Public Information Function at an Incident
On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Incident Controller Information Officer Emergency Management Coordinator
Community Recovery Officer Community Engagement Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Incident Controller Information Officer Emergency Management Coordinator Community Recovery Officer Community Engagement Officer + 2 more
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