Company Description Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) is a volunteer-based emergency service organization dedicated to minimizing the impact of emergencies and strengthening community resilience across Victoria. As the control agency for flood, storm, tsunami, earthquake, and landslide, VICSES also operates Australia’s largest road rescue network and supports search and rescue operations and major bushfire responses. The organization works closely with municipal councils to develop emergency management plans and deliver advice, information, education, and training to communities.

VICSES comprises around 200 full-time staff and 5,000 volunteers from diverse backgrounds, working together to serve the public. Headquartered in Southbank with regional offices throughout Victoria, VICSES offers rewarding public service careers and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to community safety.

Role Description The Community Resilience Coordinator is a full-time, in office role based in the Greater Melbourne Area, focused on strengthening community preparedness and resilience to emergencies. This role involves planning and delivering community engagement activities, including information sessions, workshops, and local events that promote risk awareness and emergency planning. The Coordinator collaborates with community groups, local councils,



and partner organizations to develop outreach initiatives and support the integration of emergency management information into local programs.

Daily responsibilities include designing educational materials, coordinating engagement campaigns, gathering community feedback, and reporting on program outcomes. The role also supports volunteers and staff with resources and guidance to ensure consistent messaging and effective community-facing initiatives.

Qualifications

- Community Engagement and Community Outreach skills to build relationships and deliver inclusive, accessible programs.
- Communication skills to convey emergency information clearly to diverse audiences, both in writing and in person.
- Event Planning skills to organize community meetings, training sessions, and resilience-building activities.
- Community Organizing skills to mobilize local networks, volunteers, and stakeholders around preparedness goals.
- Experience in emergency management, public safety, or community development is highly desirable.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities and partner agencies, with solid cultural awareness.
- Solid project coordination skills, including planning, monitoring, and reporting on community initiatives.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in community development, social science, emergency management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

📌 Community Resilience Coordinater (Bairnsdale)
🏢 Victoria State Emergency Service
📍 Bairnsdale