AddressAssistant Project Officer, Clerk Grade 5/6, Wollongong
· An exciting opportunity exists to join a dynamic and energetic team delivering a variety of functions supporting a NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Fleet and Technology Project.
· Work in volunteer-based agency supporting communities of NSW.
· Full time temporary opportunity until 30 June 2025.
· Wollongong location with some flexible work available (hybrid).
About the opportunity
The state-of-the-art Vehicle as a Node (VaaN) technology has been installed on more than 200 emergency vehicles by NSW SES, switching between mobile broadband, public safety networks, and satellite connectivity. This technology enhances communication capabilities, particularly in 'black spots' with limited coverage, improving voice clarity, and connectivity during emergency responses.
The Assistant Project Officer (APO) role is crucial in supporting the wrap-up of the VaaN technology project and acts as the vital link between the Project Team and the Fleet Team. Beyond the project's completion, the role becomes pivotal in ensuring a well-documented and smooth transition from the Project Team to Fleet Team management, focusing on supporting VaaN operations, maintenance, and efficient delivery.
About the NSW SES
Our Mission: NSW SES saving lives and creating safer communities.
Our Vision: A trusted volunteer-based emergency service, working together to deliver excellence in community preparedness and emergency response.
The NSW SES serves the NSW community as the lead agency for floods, storms, and tsunamis as specified by the State Emergency Service Act 1989. We are recognised as the most versatile and widely used emergency service organisation in NSW. Our volunteers are highly skilled, experienced, and well- trained in the wide variety of roles they perform.
Each NSW SES Unit is as unique and varied as the community it serves, reflecting the vast mix of risks faced and roles required in the diverse locations and communities across the state. In addition to flood, storm and tsunami, our Service provides specialist capabilities that include general land rescue, vertical rescue, road crash rescue, and alpine and remote area search and rescue. The NSW SES responded to over 64,000 requests for assistance from the community over the 2021-22 year.
The NSW SES has over 10,000 volunteer members, including reserves, and a
full-time equivalent workforce of over 450. There are 262 volunteer Units across the State and our volunteer Units are either local, community-based Units, State-wide or regional Units established to provide specialist capabilities. They are varied and unique in their capabilities, designed to address specific risks to communities of NSW.
About you
To be successful in this role you will:
· Strong organisational skills to develop comprehensive policy and procedure documentation.
· Be well organised, proactive, and accountable and thrive in a complex and fast-paced environment.
· Have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) including the ability to effectively communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders ensuring excellent customer service.
· Be a self-motivator who is highly capable of working autonomously and able to manage multiple competing priorities.
· Relevant tertiary qualifications in project management and/or demonstrated project management knowledge and experience.
What we can offer you
· Employment with attractive leave entitlements including parental leave, recreation and flex leave and other leave entitlements
· Attractive salary between $93,295.00- $102,941.00 with 15% Field Allowance, 11 % super and leave loading. Flexible work options working within operational requirements
· Mental Health & Wellbeing programs and services
· Access to our Corporate Partner Fitness Passport at any of their gyms across the state entitling you to a reduced rate when joining a participating gym
· Operational and leadership training and development opportunities via LinkedIn Learning and other training avenues to build and maintain skills
· Comprehensive immunisation programs including the flu vaccine
· Opportunities to build invaluable relationships across emergency service agencies, emergency service committees and other Government and community organisations.
How to apply
Your application should include as separate attachments:
· A cover letter (maximum of one page) briefly responding to the essential requirements and your interest in the role;
· Responses to each of the targeted questions (maximum of one page per answer); and
· An up-to-date resume of no more than four pages detailing your skills and experience relevant to the role.
Targeted Questions
1. Provide an example of a large complex project you have contributed to and outline what you did, especially in creating process and policy documents.
2. Provide an example of a time you have provided secretariat and administrative services, including coordinating committee meetings, and preparing papers, to support project management delivery.
Want to know more?
If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Hiring Manager, Gemma Farrell, **************@ses.nsw.gov.au
The role description is available here.
Talent Pool
A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 18 months. Being part of a talent pool means that you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles. This offers exciting opportunities for you to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career.
For more information on how to apply for a role in the NSW Public Sector please click here.
Applications close: 11.59pm Sunday, 18 February 2024
The NSW State Emergency Service is a proud employer of a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and flexible workplace. People with disability are supported to access adjustments in recruitment processes and in the workplace, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job. As supporters of flexible working, we welcome discussions about how our roles can be undertaken flexibly.
