Events & Awards Officer x 2 positions 

• Ongoing Full Time 
• Clerk Grade 7/8 
• Package up to $146,768.24 pa. Package includes salary range ($116,981.00pa to $129,429.00pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Greenacre 

About the role:      

Plan, coordinate and deliver FRNSW corporate events, ceremonies and honours/awards programs, providing protocol advice and ensuring alignment with organisational standards to support effective stakeholder engagement and recognition outcomes. 

About you:

• Experience coordinating events, ceremonies or similar activities, including stakeholder liaison, logistics management and delivery to agreed standards and timeframes.
• Strong organisational, communication and analytical skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, prepare clear written material and maintain attention to detail in a high‑volume environment.

Essential Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in event management, communications, public administration or a related discipline and/or equivalent relevant professional experience. 
• Capacity to work outside standard hours and travel as required to support events and ceremonies. 
• Current NSW Class C driver’s licence, to facilitate on-site event coordination and travel in the course of performing the role. 

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

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Superintendent Belinda Hooker, Protocol & Liaison Officer on 0418 148 360

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.

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

What we can offer:

• Work-life balance 
• Modern buildings and facilities
• Activity based working environment
• Free on-site gym and parking
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate
• Study assistance for approved courses
• Ongoing training and development

 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 an up-to-date resume which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.

Please answer the following two targeted questions. It is recommended you draft your responses in a Word document then paste into the required field in the online application.

1.Describe a significant government or public sector event or formal ceremony that you planned and delivered from start to finish. In your response, outline the event’s purpose and audience, how you managed the logistics, and how you applied protocol requirements, such as order of precedence, dignitary and VIP arrangements, Acknowledgement of Country or Welcome to Country, and official speaking orders. Explain how you worked with internal and external stakeholders, including venues, suppliers or other agencies, to bring the event together. Tell us about one issue or risk that came up and how you resolved it, and how you measured whether the event met its objectives. (Maximum 500 words)

2. Tell us about your experience coordinating an honours, medals or awards program. This could be the Australian Honours system, the National Medal, long service awards or an agency recognition scheme. How did you manage nominations, checking eligibility, committee processes and keeping records accurate? How did you keep the process confidential, and how did you make sure every recipient was recognised correctly and on time? Include an example of a problem or error you found and how you resolved it. (Maximum 500 words)

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

Applications close: 11:55pm 24th November 2026

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.