Crew Members - VICSES Yarram Unit
About this opportunity
Who we are
Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) is a volunteer-based organisation, providing emergency assistance to minimise the impact of emergencies and strengthen the community’s capacity to plan, respond and recover, when emergencies occur. We are the control agency for flood, storm, tsunami, earthquake and landslide throughout Victoria, and provide the largest Road Crash Rescue network in Australia, with specialist teams in 104 of our 150 units across the state.
We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join VICSES Yarram Unit, and help us keep our communities safe during times of emergencies and natural disasters.
Volunteering with VICSES
As a VICSES volunteer, you'll have the chance to make a significant difference in the lives of others. Whether it's responding to floods, storms, or other emergencies, you'll be on the front lines, providing essential support and assistance to those in need.
You'll receive comprehensive training to equip you with the skills required to handle challenging situations with confidence. You'll be part of a close-knit team of like-minded individuals, working together to protect and support our community when it matters most.
About Yarram Unit
VICSES Yarram Unit is currently recruiting for operational Crew Members. Crew Members at the Yarram Unit primarily respond to fallen trees, road crash rescue, storm damage, floods, community engagement events and requests from other emergency services agencies.
Once trained, your duties may include tasks such as: Climbing ladders, using hand and power tools (including road rescue extrication tools), lifting and carrying a stretcher, providing first aid, clearing fallen logs and branches, operating chainsaw, filling and laying sandbags.
We are particularly seeking individuals who are able to respond Monday-Friday, between 8am and 6pm, on an ad-hoc basis. Applications for evening and weekend responders will also be considered.
How to apply
Please apply via Seek Volunteer, and then also complete the online form which will be emailed to you in the confirmation from Seek. Applications will be considered as they are received, so if you're interested, please apply today.
Please note that for this intake, we are prioritising applications of those who live within a 10km radius of the Unit Headquarters.
Contact
For more information about this role, please contact Deputy Controller Fiona O'Connor on 0400 825 004 or via [email protected].
Additional requirements
Driver's Licence (C) . National Police Certificate *. Working with Children Check *.
A medium or heavy rigid truck licence would be highly regarded, but not essential.
The timing of emergencies is varied and unpredictable. Allowance for a commitment of weekly training and regular availability for on-call response (inc. potential deployments) should be considered.
Type of work- Safety & Emergency Services
Initial crew member training will be provided weekly in a hybrid format of online learning, face-to face, and on-the-job learning. Skills maintenance training is held every Wednesday night, with the exception of a break over the Christmas/New Year period. We pride ourselves on our very high level of training, and volunteers are expected to attend regularly. Volunteers may also choose to do additional courses to further develop their skills, which are typically held on weekends.