Community Resilience Coordinater

Victoria State Emergency Service; Bairnsdale; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria State Emergency Service is seeking a Community Resilience Coordinator for a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Melbourne Area. You will plan and deliver community engagement activities, workshops, and local events to promote risk awareness and emergency planning.

You will collaborate with councils, partner organizations, and volunteers to integrate emergency management information into local programs.

Qualifications

• Engage communities and partners to build resilient local programs.
• Communicate emergency information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Plan and run community events, sessions, and resilience activities.
• Mobilize volunteers and networks to support preparedness goals.
• Experience in emergency management or public safety is desirable.
• Work with diverse communities with cultural awareness and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design educational materials and outreach campaigns for risk awareness.
• Coordinate community engagement activities and local events.
• Gather community feedback and report program outcomes.
• Support volunteers and staff with resources and guidance.

Skills

Community Engagement

Communication

Event Planning

Community Organizing

Emergency Management

Cultural Awareness

Project Coordination

Education

Tertiary qualification in community development or emergency management

Job description

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, on-site 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 strong 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).