Coordinator Planning, Clerk Grade 7/8, Metford NSW

• Work in a volunteer-based agency supporting communities of NSW
• Significant focus on developing and maintaining best practice emergency risk management strategies, planning and systems to reduce existing and future emergency management risk
• Lead a high performing and motivated team
• Full-time, ongoing opportunity
• Work location: Metford NSW
  
  

About the opportunity

The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) has an exciting opportunity for risk planning professionals looking to utilise and expand their skills and knowledge whilst working with a team of dedicated staff and volunteers.

You will utilise your skills to lead a team to deliver future emergency management planning, risk management and research outputs, including supervisory, mentoring and team engagement responsibilities.

Working within the Northern Zone operations team, you will take a key role in managing risk by effectively facilitating the application of best practice emergency risk management approaches to minimise existing and future community risk for the purpose of safeguarding communities from the risk of floods, storms and tsunamis. You will also work with internal and external stakeholders to reduce future flood risk.

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:

• have relevant tertiary education and/or demonstrated experience in a related field;
• have experience in developing and implementing risk reduction strategies;
• have Geospatial Intelligence experience, although this is not essential;
• have experience in working with multiple stakeholders to achieve a desired outcome;
• enjoy working within a collaborative team environment to achieve outcomes to support communities of NSW;
• have demonstrated experience and awareness of NSW planning systems and the ability to interpret and apply policy in an emergency management context;
• be willing to obtain competence in NSW SES Flood Analyst course within 12 months;
• have 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 such as a nine-day fortnight or a four-day work week depending on the requirements of the role and operational needs.
• You can enjoy a hybrid work environment, time in the office and time working from home.
• Attractive salary range of $116,981 – $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 recruitment@ses.nsw.gov.au for confidential advice on options.
  
  

How to apply

Your application should include as separate attachments:

• A cover letter (maximum of one page) briefly responding to the essential requirements and your interest in the role;
• Responses to each of the targeted questions (maximum of one page per answer); and
• An up-to-date resume of no more than four pages detailing your skills and experience relevant to the role.

Interviews are planned to be held from 28 July 2026, candidates need to be available for interview 28-30 July.

Targeted Questions

1. Describe your recent experience in identifying environmental (or similar) hazards and assessing their potential consequences. In your response, outline how you have developed and implemented strategies, interpretating data or plans to manage these risks.
2. Describe a time when you managed a team or group with differing views or strong personalities. How did you maintain a productive working environment and ensure team objectives were achieved?
   
   

Want to know more?

If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Chief Superintendent Andrew Cribb, Zone Commander, Northern Zone on 0409 893 673 or andrew.cribb@ses.nsw.gov.au

The role description is available here.

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: 11:55pm on Thursday, 16 July 2026