- $100,894 to $114,476 + 12% Super
- Fixed Term - Full Time - 2 years
- Location: Bendigo Office

ROLE SUMMARY: The Regional Volunteer Development Trainer plays a key role in supporting and delivering competency-based training, skills maintenance, and the rebuilding of unit training capability across a diverse geographic region

Operating with a high level of professionalism and technical expertise, the RVDT works closely with the Operations Manager Learning & Development, Operations Officer – Lead Trainer (OO-LT), and Unit Support Teams to deliver competency-based training programs and skills maintenance activities. The role applies advanced knowledge of training frameworks and operational requirements to solve complex capability and workforce development challenges at a unit and regional level

The RVDT is accountable for maintaining accurate training and assessment records in line with VICSES Registered Training Organisation (RTO) requirements and VICSES health and safety standards, ensuring compliance and supporting organisational assurance

The position requires frequent regional travel, including overnight stays, and weeknight and weekend delivery to effectively engage with units

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 Rebecca McDonald on ***************@ses.vic.gov.au

Applications close Monday, 21 September 2026.

VICSES is an equal chance 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

📌 Regional Volunteer Development Trainer (Barwon Downs)
🏢 State Emergency Service Victoria
📍 Barwon Downs