Job no:******
Work type:Ongoing - Full Time
Location:Wollongong
Categories:Emergency Services, Administration and clerical
Administrative Support Officer, Clerk Grade 3/4, SHQ Wollongong
Are you highly organised and enjoy providing administrative support in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?
Use your strong administration, diary management and coordination skills to support two Assistant Commissioners and contribute to the delivery of business outcomes.
Work in a volunteer-based agency supporting communities of NSW
Full time ongoing role
Location: SHQ Wollongong, minimum of 3 full days in the office with some flexible working options available
About the opportunity
We are seeking a highly organised and professional Administrative Support Officer to provide comprehensive support to our Executive Support, Capability and Training team.
This varied and rewarding role involves coordinating a broad range of administrative, diary management and business support activities, while working closely with two Assistant Commissioners to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of daily business functions.
Working with a high degree of autonomy and in close partnership with Staff Officers, you will coordinate administrative functions, manage competing priorities and provide high quality support to senior leaders.
Key responsibilities include diary and meeting coordination, general administration, purchasing and procurement activities, travel arrangements and expense reconciliation, as well as the preparation of meeting agendas, papers and minutes.
You will also support stakeholder enquiries, records management, information gathering, briefings, correspondence and project coordination.
The role may involve handling sensitive, confidential or time critical matters and contributing to agency operations during emergency response periods, in line with your skills, knowledge and capabilities.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and adaptable professional who can build strong relationships, exercise sound judgement and deliver high quality administrative support in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
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.
With over 10,000 volunteers we are committed to protecting and supporting the diverse communities of NSW.
Learn more here.
About you
To be successful in this role you will:
Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, initiative and sound judgement, along with a high degree of professionalism, robust communication and interpersonal skills.
be confident building productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is essential, while experience with SAP would be advantageous but is not required.
Thorough knowledge of AIIMS principles and processes, and/or willingness to obtain competence within 12 months
What we can offer you
You will enjoy a 35-hour work week, with the potential for flexible work arrangements.
You can enjoy a hybrid work environment, time in the office and time working from home.
Attractive salary range of $87,****** to $95,****** plus 12% superannuation and leave loading
Our work is meaningful and rewarding.
The SES's mission is saving lives and creating safer communities and you can be an important part of our work.
We have attractive leave entitlements including parental, sick, flex and recreation leave.




We care about our people.
We have Mental Health & Wellbeing programs and services to support our people and operational and leadership training and development opportunities to develop our people.
Some of these include:
Fitness Passport
LinkedIn Learning
Member Assist Program for free confidential counselling support
Flu vaccine program.
You Belong Here
We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working.
We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
We want our people to reflect the diverse community we serve and are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible workplace.
We want to know what this looks like for you so we can support your success at work.
If you require reasonable adjustments, we are committed to supporting you throughout the recruitment processes and in the workplace, If you feel you may require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact ****** for confidential advice on options.
How to apply
Your application should include as separate attachments:
A cover letter (maximum of one page) outlining how your skills and experience make you a strong fit for this role.
Briefly respond to theessential requirements, and highlight the knowledge, capabilities and experience you would bring to the position
An up-to-dateresumeof no more than two pages detailing your skills and experience relevant to the role
Want to know more?
If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Rosanna, **********
The role description is available here.
Talent Pool
A recruitment pool may be created for the SHQ Wollongong office onlyfor ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.
Further information here.
Applications close: 11:55pm Monday, 20th July ****
Advertised:10 Jul **** AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:20 Jul **** AUS Eastern Standard Time

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