Community Engagement Coordinator

Community Engagement Coordinator

This opportunity offers:

• Ongoing employment
• Full time role & 35 hour working week
• Attractive annual salary $107,458 - $118,942 p.a. plus 11% superannuation
• Location: Sydney Olympic Park (hybrid/flexible working arrangements considered)

An exciting opportunity to join the RFS in a role that makes a real difference to preparing our communities for bush fires and other emergencies. The Community Engagement team are responsible for the development of programs, activities and initiatives in partnership with key stakeholders, partners, members and researchers to reduce risk and enhance community resilience.

As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Exceptional communication skills
• An ability to build trusted relationships
• An innovative, collaborative and outcome driven approach
• This role can draw on a range of skill sets, and provides a unique opportunity for an all-rounder to deliver results across a range of disciplines and stakeholders.

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the role description and our organisation structure.

Note: As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting.

Why work for us?

• Corporate uniform available

• Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more

• Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family

• Salary packaging options available

• One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month 

• Ongoing learning and professional development programs

• The RFS is a Registered Training Organisation and you will have access to various internal courses

You'll also get to enjoy: 

• Easy access to Sydney Olympic Park Train Station, bus services and parking facilities
• Local eateries and childcare facilities
• Sydney Olympic Park Entertainment and Sports Precinct, including Accor Stadium, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Showgrounds, and Bicentennial Park.

Looking for more information?

Why not reach out to our role expert Shellie Smyth, A/Manager Community Engagement, for a confidential chat on 0409 317 ***.

If you’re interested in joining the NSW RFS:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application via I Work for NSW, and attach:

• A cover letter addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity;
• A resume including two current/recent professional referees (Please include email address and contact number)
• Respond to one targeted question within the online application process (maximum 500 words each):
  • Please provide a maximum 'one page pitch' describing how your experience and expertise would enable you to excel in this role

Please submit your application no later than 11:59pm Sunday 28 January 2024.

Recruitment Information

• We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and activelypromote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal people, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework). The Capability application tool is designed to help job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.
• A recruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process.

Learn more about how NSW RFS members support communities across NSW below