Health & Wellbeing Facilitator

• $33.32 per hour + 25% Casual Loading + 11% Super
• Casual, based in Southbank with travel to VICSES Units in Melbourne and Regional Victoria
• We have a strong focus on professional development

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.ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualifications in health-related fields or studying for a health qualification in ExercisePhysiology, Physiotherapy, Sports Science, Osteopathy etc.
• Excellent facilitation skills. You will need the confidence and ability to facilitateinteractive wellbeing sessions on a variety of topics in locations all over Victoria. You willneed to be a specialist in movement and building strength. Session topics includeMovement, Fatigue, Mindfulness, Nutrition and Resilience.
• Flexible work/study hours to accommodate evening and overnight shifts Monday –Wednesday in Melbourne or Regional Victoria.
• Great communication skills and the ability to mentor and motivate our members to setand achieve health and/or fitness goals.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to lead a team and manage the sessions,adapting to the different locations and facilities available.
• Attention to detail and the initiative to work unsupervised.
• Team focus – our team dynamics are important. This is a great opportunity to learn fromeach other and work together to create a successful wellbeing culture.
• Solution focus – the ability to problem solve on the go and a flexible approach to therole.
• Current driver's license.

The health and Wellbeing Facilitator is a casual role with hours determined by Healthwatchsession demand from VICSES units. Healthwatch sessions (working hours) are typically aMonday, Tuesday or Wednesday evening, to accommodate for VICSES volunteers' availability.Health and Wellbeing Facilitators average between two and four Healthwatch visits per month,but this can vary.TO APPLY:Please view the Position Description and submit an application via careers.vic.gov.auApplications 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 Alison Wright via Wellbeing@ses.vic.gov.au and mention the job title in the subject line.Applications close Thursday, 18 April 2024.VICSES is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to being a child safe organisation and are taking a leadership role in gender equality in the emergency management sector. For more information on our values and the benefits of working with us, please click here -Why work here?Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Aliquam eu leo urna, at mollis erat. Donec tempor rutrum risus, vitae faucibus justo pulvinar at. Nulla facilisis mauris eget lorem imperdiet rutrum nec ultricies nisi.