AddressStrategic Portfolio Lead
This opportunity offers:
- Ongoing employment
- Full time role & 35 hour working week
- Attractive annual salary $122,491 - $134,981 p.a. plus 11% superannuation
- Location: Sydney Olympic Park (hybrid/flexible working arrangements considered)
An exciting opportunity to join the RFS and lead the Strategic Portfolio as we design our new Strategic Direction in early 2024. Under the leadership of our Executive, the Service has established a Strategic Planning and Management Framework to better manage the design, delivery and realisation of our strategic objectives and outcomes. This role will be crucial to the success of the Framework and the Strategic Portfolio.
As our ideal candidate, you'll be a great team player who puts their portfolio, project and change skills and experience to the test to help purpose driven organisations deliver on their strategic direction. You will be motivated to build better systems of work to help teams connect, collaborate and achieve success. And finally, you will look to challenge yourself and the team to learn, grow and adapt in pursuit of ongoing improvement.
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 Michael Taylor, Manager Strategic Programs, for a confidential chat on 0475 803 ***.
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 two targeted questions within the online application process (maximum 500 words each):
- Please describe your experience leading a Strategic Portfolio function in a large/complex organisation.
- What strategies have you adopted previously to deliver effective portfolio reporting?
Please submit your application no later than 11:59pm Sunday 4 February 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.
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Vacancy Reference: R24/031
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