Planning and Research Officer, Clerk Grade 5/6 Max TRP $120,816 (salary + leave + super) Planning and Research Officer, Clerk Grade 5/6, Goonellabah Do you have research and analytical skills?
Join a team dedicated to researching, analysing, providing advice, and developing systems and processes across emergency risk management and planning fields.
Work in a volunteer-based agency supporting communities across NSW Full time ongoing role.
Flexible working conditions including a mix of working from office and home About the Role You will utilise your skills to contribute to the research, development and maintenance of community-focused plans, intelligence and/or warning systems for the purpose of safeguarding communities from the risk of floods, storms, and tsunamis.
This role involves working in the Zone planning team and closely with the Emergency Planning team.
It also involves participating in and contributing to NSW SES planning by preparing, reviewing, and updating agency emergency plans and readiness initiatives.
You will also work with internal and external stakeholders with the common goal of reducing flood risk and developing plans that support our volunteers to effectively respond to emergencies.
This role would suit someone who has research and analytical skills, including graduates and professionals who have worked in flood engineering, research and/or policy roles.
It is an exciting time to join the NSW SES as we commence significant growth in supporting key programs of work to enhance the agency's capability and response to emergencies.
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 community as the lead agency for Floods, Storms and Tsunamis.
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 unique and varied as the community it serves, reflecting the vast mix of risks faced and roles required in diverse locations and communities across the state.
In addition to flood, storm and tsunami, our Service provides specialist capabilities including 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 2023-24 year.
With over 10,000 volunteers, we are committed to protecting and supporting the diverse communities of NSW.
About you To be successful in this role you will have: Skills in researching and analysing information to form evidence-based advice Strong attention to detail with well-developed skills in critical thinking and analytics A desire to become a true specialist in emergency risk management and/or planning The skills to work in a cohesive and collaborative team environment and contribute to the development of initiatives to resolve issues and promote effective solutions Experience or the ability to learn technology-based systems, such as GIS systems and Power BI Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and well-developed interpersonal skills.
What we can offer you Attractive leave entitlements: parental, recreation and flex leave and other leave Competitive salary package of up to $120,816.08 (salary range $97,027.00 - $107,059.00 + leave loading + super) Flexible work options working within operational requirements Access to our Corporate Partner Fitness Passport for a reduced rate when joining a participating gym Operational and leadership training via LinkedIn Learning and other resources Comprehensive immunisation programs including the flu vaccine Opportunities to build relationships across emergency service agencies, 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 How your skills in research and analytics would contribute to the NSW SES; and An example of when you have used these skills to prepare a business plan and/or policy.
Applications close: 20th January 2025, at 11:59pm.
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.
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