Job Details
* Fixed Term - Full Time – Up to 2 years (1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028)
* Compensation: $100,894 to $114,476 + 12% Super
* Out of hours work, including weekends, and travel required
Role Summary
The Community Resilience Coordinator is an integral role within the Unit Support Team, responsible for developing and delivering community-focused programs to achieve the goals of the VICSES Community Resilience and Renewal Strategy. Through direct engagement with the Victorian community, key stakeholders and Volunteer Units, the Coordinator builds the capability of our members including working alongside volunteers to facilitate community engagement programs and supporting the recruitment and retention of SES Volunteers. The coordinator plays a pivotal role in increasing hazard awareness and the understanding of VICSES public information and warnings, utilising their community engagement skills to lead the development of plans, programs and tools to build community capacity for flood, storms, earthquakes, landslides and tsunami. The Victoria State Emergency Service plays a major role in Victoria's emergency preparedness, response, relief and recovery activities during emergencies for which it is responsible including Flood, Storm, Earthquake, Tsunami, Landslide, along with supporting other agencies and departments as required under section 6A of the VICSES Act. In the event of an emergency, the Coordinator may be called upon to support emergency response activities following appropriate training and suitability assessment.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver community-focused programs aligned with the Community Resilience and Renewal Strategy.
* Engage the Victorian community, stakeholders and Volunteer Units to build volunteer capability.
* Facilitate community engagement programs, recruit and retain SES Volunteers.
* Increase hazard awareness; disseminate VICSES public information and warnings.
* Lead the development of plans, programs and tools to build community capacity for flood, storms, earthquakes, landslides and tsunami.
* Provide support for emergency response activities when required.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
Application Deadline
Applications close Monday, 8 June 2026.
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