• Ongoing Senior Executive Band 1 Leadership role
• Direct report to Deputy Commissioner
• Total Remuneration Package (TRP) range $263,098 pa to $287,201 pa inclusive of the discretionary amount component
• Location - FRNSW Headquarters, Greenacre

About the role:      

The Assistant Commissioner Community Safety sets the strategic direction of state-wide fire prevention functions for industry and the community. The role is accountable for driving organisational capacity to prevent emergencies through the delivery of building regulatory functions, developing fire research programs and driving change to industry and the community to reduce the impact of fire activities.

High quality candidates will have;

• Extensive knowledge of contemporary issues, challenges and approaches to emergency service and fire prevention and suppression and community resilience within the national and international arena; 
• Experience in the management of large-scale emergencies and emergency situations and the ability to strategically plan and implement proactive strategies for preventative emergency response;
• Exceptional leadership capability and presence;
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills;
• Demonstrated financial acumen.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the capabilities at the level required on the role description.

Essential Requirements:

• Post graduate tertiary qualification and/or significant professional experience in a related discipline.
• Emergency management qualifications to enable fulfilment of legislative requirements of the role.

NOTE: As a considered expert at Assistant Commissioner Rank when in an emergency operational situation, the role determines the most appropriate course of action consistent with state-wide emergency plans during major/complex emergencies and disasters ensuring resource coordination and allocation of specialised services to the field.

For more information on the role, please view the Role Description.

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Jeremy Fewtrell, Commissioner Fire and Rescue NSW on 0427 148 178.

About us:

FRNSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW.  We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.

FRNSW protects the majority of the urban population from fire and is the lead agency for hazardous materials emergencies. FRNSW is a key agency for rescues in NSW and supports other agencies including;

• Rural Fire Service at bushfires outside FRNSW districts
• State Emergency Service with floods and storm damage
• Ambulance Service of NSW with emergency medical responses
• NSW Police Force in preparing for the consequences of terrorist attacks particularly where there are fires, explosions, building collapse, and chemical, biological and radiological hazards.

Visit our Careers Page to learn more about Fire and Rescue NSW.

Our commitment to diversity:

Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.

We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.

If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at recruitment@fire.nsw.gov.au

How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please provide a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a two page cover letter detailing your skills and experience as relevant to the role.

Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/writing-your-application

Applications close: 27 August 2025

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.