Disaster Relief Australia (DRA) unites the skills and experience of veterans and other volunteers to help communities prepare for and recover from disaster.

A growing not-for-profit DRA operates across Australia to provide help and assistance to those impacted by disaster, including floods, fires and cyclones.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy a challenge and are ready to work for an organisation that is built to serve alongside likeminded people, apply now.

Disaster Relief Australia (DRA) unites the skills and experiences of military veterans and civilians to rapidly deploy disaster relief and recovery teams in Australia and internationally. We are seeking a Training Operations Coordinator to play a pivotal role in planning and coordinating the training that prepares our people to serve communities when it matters most. This is a permanent, fully remote role, offering flexibility and purpose – perfect for someone who thrives on problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and keeping complex projects on track in a fast-changing environment.

What you’ll do

• Provide national coordination and support for the delivery of Disaster Relief Australia’s annual training program.
• Engage with staff and volunteers of Disaster Relief and Recovery teams around Australia to coordinate training courses.
• Liaise with training providers under Partnership Agreements to support course delivery.
• Provide administrative support in the form of Training Course Applications, applicant vetting and record keeping
• Communicate effectively with volunteers about training course participation.
• Manage multiple moving parts while ensuring deadlines are consistently met.

What we’re looking for

We value mindset and capability over exact experience. If you’ve worked in a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), First Responders role, non-for-profit, or in any role requiring stakeholder management, juggling priorities, and working to tight deadlines – we want to hear from you.

You’ll bring:

• Ability to effectively manage stakeholder relationships with professionalism.
• Strong problem-solving skills in complex, unstructured, and ever-changing environments.
• Proven ability to prioritise, manage projects, and deliver on time.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with databases (ideally SharePoint, Microsoft Office, Teams) or the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Detail-oriented and confident in coordinating the requirements of a busy role, spreadsheets, and shared systems

Why DRA?

• Salary up to $85,000 p.a. + salary packaging benefits.
• Two additional weeks of volunteer leave to support deployment opportunities.
• Remote first – work from anywhere in Australia.
• Be part of a high-purpose, values-driven organisation built on Courage, Service, Tenacity, and Respect.
• Permanent employment with genuine opportunities to make an impact.

Start: As soon as possible

Disaster Relief Australia reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. Disaster Relief also reserves the right to close the vacancy early therefore if you are interested in this position, please submit an application as early as possible.

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