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Coordinator - Current Operations

Posted on Feb. 26, 2026

Brisbane, Australia
0 - 0 USD (yearly)

Full Time

Coordinator - Current Operations job opportunity

Introduction:
This role supports the effective coordination and delivery of Disaster Relief Australia’s national operations. It plays a key part in assisting operational readiness, supporting deployed teams, strengthening liaison capability and maintaining situational awareness across complex operational environments. This is a max term – Full time role until 30/06/26.

Description:
About the Opportunity

The Coordinator – Current Operations contributes to the planning, launch, sustainment and demobilisation of national operations. The role supports Incident Management Teams (IMTs), deployed strike teams and external stakeholder coordination while helping ensure safe, efficient and well-managed operational outcomes.

The position also supports the development of Liaison Officer (LO) capability, contributing to improved communication, coordination and stakeholder engagement across DRA activities.

Skills and Experiences:
What You’ll Be Doing

Providing operational coordination support across mobilisation, deployment and demobilisation phases
Assist in launching and sustaining national operations
Support deployed Incident Management Teams (IMTs)
Contribute to situational awareness and operational information flow
Support adherence to safety and security protocols
Assist in coordinating Operational Reconnaissance Team (ORT) activities
Facilitate communication between DRA and external agencies
Support development of Liaison Officer (LO) capability and training resources
Prepare briefing materials, updates and operational documentation
Identify emerging risks, issues and improvement opportunities

What You Will Bring

Strong organisational and coordination capability
Ability to operate effectively in dynamic, fast-moving environments
Sound judgement and decision-support capability
High attention to detail and accurate record-keeping
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to manage complexity and competing priorities
Confidence communicating clearly across teams and stakeholders
Adaptability, resilience and a solutions-focused mindset
Alignment with DRA’s values of Courage, Respect, Service and Tenacity
Experience in Defence, Emergency Services or operational environments is highly regarded.

Key Considerations

This role may involve deployment support during national operations, work within high-tempo operational periods, occasional travel to disaster-affected regions, and flexible availability aligned with operational needs.

Ready to make a difference? Start: As soon as possible and Apply now!

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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