Crew Members - VICSES Moe Unit
Who we are
The 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.
VICSES provides emergency assistance to thousands of Victorians every year. Our volunteers are the backbone of our organisation, and come from all walks’ of life, ages and backgrounds.
We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join the VICSES Moe 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.
By volunteering with VICSES, you will:
- Be part of a dedicated team of individuals who are passionate about helping others
- Gain valuable experience, and learn new skills
- Meet new people
- Make a positive impact on the community
Each of our volunteers receives accredited, recognised training as part of their role, ranging from first aid, general rescue, chainsaw operations, community education, media training and much more.
Joining your local unit at Moe means, 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 Volunteering at the Moe Unit
VICSES Moe Unit responds to more than 200 requests for assistance each year across Moe, Newborough, Trafalgar, Thorpdale, Willow Grove, Narracan, Yallourn and surrounding communities.
The Unit is currently recruiting Crew Members for operational response roles. Crew Members support the community by responding to storm damage, flooding, road crash rescue incidents, and requests from other emergency service agencies. The role involves a variety of practical and physically active tasks, including working with rescue equipment, clearing trees, handling sandbags, and assisting with emergency response operations
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 in the areas of Newborough.
Contact
For more information about this role, you can attend an information session hosted at the Unit on Sunday 30th August from 10 am – 12 pm, or contact the Moe Unit via [email protected]