Regional Volunteer Development Trainer

Victoria State Emergency Service; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle provided

12% Super

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) is seeking a Regional Volunteer Development Trainer to deliver competency-based training, skills maintenance and rebuilding unit training capability across a wide Western Region.

The role works with the Operations Manager Learning & Development, OO-LT and Unit Support Teams to apply training frameworks and meet operational requirements with professionalism and technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering competency-based training in a demanding environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate training records and reporting.
• Strong professionalism and technical knowledge in training frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver competency-based training programs and skills maintenance across the Western Region.
• Maintain accurate training and assessment records in line with VICSES RTO requirements.

Skills

Training delivery

Competency-based training

Record keeping

Travel required

Job description

Join us and help to build volunteer capability, strengthen unit training, and support operational readiness through expert training, coaching, mentoring and regional engagement.

• $100,894 to $114,476 + 12% Super
• Fixed Term - Full Time - 2 years
• Office Location: Swan Hill, Bendigo, Horsham or Ballarat (negotiable)

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 travel across Western Region, including overnight stays, and weeknight and weekend delivery to effectively engage with units. A vehicle will be provided to support regional travel.

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.

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.

Applications close Monday, 26 October 2026.