Bushfire Recovery Victoria (BRV) is a new permanent Victorian Government agency with a mandate to work directly with communities to support their recovery after bushfire disaster.

BRV takes a community-led approach to recovery, coordinating rebuilding and recovery and partnering with communities, governments, businesses and not-for-profit organisations to ensure recovery programs and services meet the needs of bushfire-affected communities, individuals and regions.

BRV is seeking applications from suitably qualified applicants for the role of Wellbeing Support Officer, East Gippsland.  Reporting to the Recovery Coordinator, People & Wellbeing this role will support people impacted by last summer’s bushfires to navigate mental health and psychosocial recovery services and will be a key part of the broader network of wellbeing services in East Gippsland.

We currently have multiple vacancies across the following locations:

• Bairnsdale area - including outreach up the Great Alpine Road (Clifton Creek, Sarsfield, Bruthen, Swifts Creek, Omeo)
• Orbost & District
• Mallacoota & District

BRV supports flexible working and will consider part time and job share arrangements.

Relevant qualifications in a health or social care discipline such as social work, occupational therapy, nursing, psychology youth work and a drivers license are mandatory for applicants.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

How to apply:

Apply before the advertised closing date by clicking apply now.

All applications should include:

• a resume
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages) and please specify your preferred location

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.

BRV actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ, people with disability. All roles at BRV can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.