NSW State Emergency Service – Wollongong NSW
Play a key role in supporting projects that strengthen community resilience and emergency preparedness across NSW.
Work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver meaningful outcomes for communities.
Temporary/part-time (4 days a week) opportunity with adaptable and hybrid working arrangements available.
This is a targeted recruitment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in accordance with Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules **** - Employment of eligible persons. As such, preference will be given to candidates who meet the established standards of the role and identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. If no suitable candidate is found, other applications may also be considered.
About the opportunity
The Aboriginal People's Engagement Program is committed to strengthening relationships with Aboriginal communities and ensuring Country's voice, priorities and agency are reflected in emergency management planning, preparedness and resilience initiatives.
As a Project Officer, you will provide project management and coordination support to the APEP team, contributing to the successful delivery of deliverables and milestones that amplify preparedness in Aboriginal communities across NSW. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate project activities, monitor progress, maintain governance and reporting frameworks, lead financial management processes, and ensure project deliverables are achieved on time, within scope and in line with cultural safety principles and organisational requirements. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that create lasting benefits for Aboriginal communities while supporting NSW SES strategic priorities.
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 experience supporting or delivering projects, including planning, monitoring, reporting and stakeholder engagement activities.
Have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with Aboriginal communities, government agencies and other key stakeholders, while demonstrating respect and commitment to ongoing learning.
Possess strong financial acumen, communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, briefings and project documentation and communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences.
Have experience identifying project risks, monitoring project performance and implementing practical solutions to support project outcomes.
Hold relevant tertiary qualifications in project management, community engagement, business, public administration or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
What we can offer you
You will enjoy a 28-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 $116,981 to $129,492 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.
Talent Pool
A recruitment pool may be created for 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: Thursday, 10 September **** at 11:55 pm
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