Coordinate the administrative, compliance and logistics functions for our volunteer responders and provide specialised support to maintain Unit operational readiness
- $81,496 to $90,227 + 12% Super
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Ongoing, Full Time
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The role includes occasional evening and weekend hours to support key activities
ROLE SUMMARY:
The Volunteer Support Officer is an integral role within the Unit Support Team, responsible for specialised and dynamic support of VICSES volunteer units and their management teams along with coordination of functions including administration, compliance, grant applications and logistics that maintain unit operational readiness.
The Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) plays a major role in Victoria's emergency response 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. Employees may be engaged directly in emergency response roles or, where trained and assessed as suitable, may be called upon to support emergency operations when needed.
Out of hours work including weekends and travel will be required to provide assistance to volunteer units during scheduled training, unit meetings and other unit or regional activities.
WHO WE ARE:
Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) is a volunteer-based emergency service. Our highly skilled and equipped Volunteers are trained comprehensively in a wide range of emergency environments. To minimise the impact of emergencies when they occur and strengthen the community's capacity to recover swiftly and safely, VICSES focuses on working with communities and partners in building resilience to achieve more aware, informed and prepared communities. We support them to understand their risk and the relevance of taking action before, during and after emergency events.
As the largest road rescue network in Australia we have specialist teams that provide a 24/7 response to road accident and trauma incidents. We assist Victoria Police in search and rescue operations, and play an important role in supporting the Country Fire Authority (CFA), Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV), Parks Victoria and the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) during major bushfire and emergency incidents.
TO APPLY:
Please view the Position Description and submit an application via CAREERS.VIC
Applications should include a cover letter detailing your relevant skills and experience, along with a current resume or CV.
For further information about the role, please contact Karina Osgood on
[email protected]
Applications close Thursday, 2 July 2026.
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. For more information on our values, benefits, and recruitment process, please visit ses.vic.gov.au/join-us/careers
