AddressProject Officer ICT, Clerk Grade 7/8, Wollongong
Work in a volunteer-based agency supporting communities of NSW
Full-time temporary role until 23 February 2025 with the possibility of an extension
Location: Wollongong, with flexible hybrid work arrangements available
Attractive salary package of up to $131,845.00
About the opportunity
The Project Officer ICT is responsible for performing project management and support activities to contribute to the development and delivery of a range of projects aligned with established organisational objectives.
This role will be working as part of the Local Investment in Facilities and Teams (LIFT) Program providing high level project coordination in the delivery of equipment and carrier services to new and existing facilities.
This will include assisting in
Tracking Project schedules and deliverables
Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Administrative coordination of orders for goods and services and spend
Assist in the delivery of ICT and Audio-Visual designs and creation of work packages,
Coordination of goods movements
Engagement with contractors and subcontractors
Liaising with internal ICT teams for change management and deployment of new and existing solutions using ITIL best practices and processes
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 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:
Relevant tertiary qualifications and/ or significant experience in projects involving the design, development and procurement of ICT Infrastructure, systems or services
be self-motivated and have a proactive technology mindset
Passionate about making a difference in supporting our operations infrastructure
possess a can-do attitude in a fast-paced environment
Thorough knowledge of AIIMS principles and processes, and/or willingness to obtain competence within 12 months
What we can offer you
Employment with attractive leave entitlements including parental leave, recreation and flex leave and other leave entitlements
Attractive salary package of up to add the $131,845 ($106,025 - $117,363 + leave loading + super
Flexible work options working within operational requirements
Mental Health & Wellbeing programs and services
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.
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply and submit as separate attachments:
A cover letter (maximum of two pages) briefly responding to your experience and how this aligns with the key accountabilities with your significant experience in ICT Projects
An up-to-date resume of no more than four pages detailing your skills and experience relevant to the role
Got a Question?
If you want to know more about this opportunity or if you have any questions, please contact Oliver Damcevski at oliver.damcevski@ses.nsw.gov.au or 0483 065 139
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.
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