Flood Rescue and Operations Coordinator| Clerk Grade 7|8

Flood Rescue and Operations Coordinator, Clerk Grade 7/8, 7 roles at various locations


Exciting new role working in a volunteer-based agency supporting communities of NSW coordinating the delivery of flood rescue and operations across NSW
7 x Full time, ongoing roles
1 role per Zone location: Rhodes, Goulburn, Wagga Wagga, Tamworth, Dubbo, Metford and Goonellabah.


About the opportunity

The Flood Rescue and Operations Coordinator is a new role which will support the delivery of exceptional flood rescue and operations functions. This role will coordinate flood rescue response, capability assessments and development, quality assurance checks and reporting, and operational readiness across the zone to which it belongs.

In this role, you will oversee flood rescue response, pre-incident planning, work with Zone colleagues to enhance operational capability management and ensure our agency's adeptness in flood rescues. You'll be part of a team to analyse data, devising and implementing risk mitigation strategies for day-to-day flood rescue operations.


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:

Be able to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of emergency management requirements, the NSW SES’ legislated role and the AIIMS principles and processes.
Have experience in working in Incident Management Teams during emergency situations.
Be experienced in leading a team in a high pressure and time critical environment.
Be proficient in building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, internal and external
Hold the qualification of Enterprise Trainer and Assessor Skill Sets TAESS00015 (or equivalent/higher) or commitment to obtain this qualification within 6 months if not already held.
Have the ability and willingness to participate in on-call rosters (including weekends and out of core business hours).
Hold a current Driver’s Licence and/or the ability to travel throughout NSW