Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/HAPC1930440
The Honours & Awards Program Coordinator plays a critical role in strengthening VICSES' culture of recognition by coordinating the end-to-end delivery, governance and continuous improvement of the Honours & Awards Program, with a focus on ensuring integrity and consistency, supporting a positive member experience, reinforcing the VICSES values and adequately recognising member contributions.
Operating within a complex stakeholder environment, the role provides advice and specialist support to members and leaders on awards processes, eligibility and policy interpretation, including managing sensitive or high‑profile matters with discretion and sound judgement. The position maintains strong relationships across regional teams, executive leadership, committees and external honours bodies.
The role contributes to the ongoing development and refinement of the Honours & Awards Program, supporting consistent statewide practices and enhancing awareness, engagement and recognition outcomes. It also supports governance functions, including committee coordination and reporting to the People, Culture and Remuneration Committee.
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.
TO APPLY:
Please view the Position Description and submit an application via careers.vic.gov.au Applications should include a cover letter detailing your relevant skills and experience, along with a current resume or CV.
For further information about the role, please contact Cate Brennan on [email protected].
Applications close Monday, July 20, 2026.
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. For more information on our values, benefits, and recruitment process, please visit ses.vic.gov.au/join-us/careers