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SalaryManager, Community Capability, Clerk Grade 9/10
- Significant focus on managing the development, implementation and coordination of community engagement strategies and initiatives to build and measure resilience in preparedness for flood, storm and tsunami response.
- Work in a volunteer-based agency supporting communities of NSW.
- Full time temporary role for 12 months, with the possibility of ongoing employment
- Location: Based in Wollongong, however flexible locations considered.
The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) has an exciting opportunity for a Community Capability Professional looking to utilise and expand their skills and knowledge whilst managing a team of dedicated staff and working with volunteers.
You will utilise your skills to build and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders (including Government, councils, local representatives and communities) to build resilience and awareness of flood, storm and tsunami. The role requires you to work collaboratively with volunteers and members of the community across the State to develop and implement State wide programs and strategies addressing risks and delivering those programs at the local level (volunteer). You will exercise judgement and initiative in prioritising day-to-day activities and think strategically, as well as laterally, to solve work problems and challenges, all while working within a broad framework of legislative requirements, SES policies and standard operating procedures and emergency management standards.
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. It is recognised as the most versatile and widely used emergency service organisation in NSW, with volunteers who 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, NSW SES 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 47,000 requests for assistance from the community over the 2022-23 year.
The NSW SES has over 10,000 volunteer members, and a full-time equivalent workforce of over 370. 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:
- Be a dynamic and collaborative leader who focuses on people management and strategic outcomes
- Have relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated skills and experience in developing and implementing programs of work relating to community engagement.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of emergency management arrangements and associated NSW legislation.
- Thorough knowledge of AIIMS principles and processes, and/or willingness to obtain competence within 12 months.
- Employment with attractive leave entitlements including parental, recreation and flex leave and other leave entitlements.
- Attractive salary package of up to $149,617 pa (salary range $120,859- $133,183). Total remuneration package includes salary, employer's 11% contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
- Flexible work options working within operational requirements.
- Mental Health & Wellbeing programs and services.
- Operational and leadership training, and industry development opportunities.
- 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.
Your application should include as separate attachments:
- A cover letter (maximum of three pages) briefly responding to the essential requirements, focus capabilities and outlining your interest in the role.
- An up-to-date resume of no more than four pages detailing your skills and experience relevant to the role.
Please note that our response time might be delayed during the upcoming holiday season. All applications will be assessed, and you can expect further communication regarding the status of your application in the new year.
Find out more
The role description is available .
For more information about the role, applications are encouraged to contact AC Nicole Hogan, Director Emergency Management, on .
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.
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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.
