Leader Emergency Response

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• One Ongoing / Full-Time position
• Located across NSW with flexible working arrangements available
• Salary ranges from $125,693 - $138,510 p.a. plus super & leave loading

About the Opportunities 

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to join our Health, Safety and Staff Wellbeing Directorate as a Leader, Emergency Response (Clerk Grade 9/10). This is a high-impact role supporting NSW schools and workplaces across the state by leading critical response and recovery services during major incidents and emergencies.

As a key member of our Emergency Response team, you’ll coordinate and lead support services during emergencies, liaise NSW schools, government agencies such as the NSW State Emergency Service, NSW Police Force and NSW Rural Fire Service, and contribute to long-term improvements in emergency management. You’ll also provide after-hours response services as part of the NSW emergency management arrangements as required and play a crucial role in building the department’s preparedness and resilience.

Apply now, this is your opportunity to be part of a dedicated team making a real difference across NSW schools.

About the role

As a Leader, Emergency Response, you will play a key role in ensuring the Department is prepared for, responds to, and recovers from emergencies and major incidents across all NSW schools and workplaces. This role requires strong coordination skills, the ability to lead during critical situations, and a focus on building and maintaining effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

You will be responsible for:

• Coordinating and delivering support services for NSW schools during emergency response and recovery efforts across the state.
• Working as part of a dedicated team to manage major incidents in line with relevant policies, legislation, and procedures.
• Representing the department as a liaison officer and on interagency committees and working groups, and ensure after-hours support is available for serious incidents or emergencies.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with NSW schools, emergency management committees, and other government agencies.
• Represent Education on interagency committees and working groups to promote collaboration and effective communication in emergency management.
• Partner with the Manager, Emergency Response to design and implement plans, programs, and initiatives that meet operational needs.
• Preparing high-quality reports, briefing notes, submissions, and correspondence to support informed decision-making by senior executives.

For further information, please click here to view the role description

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong leadership and coordination skills in high-pressure environments
• Experience in emergency management or incident response.
• The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills and builds trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, plans, and response frameworks

You’ll be joining a committed and supportive team at the centre of emergency response, supporting student and staff safety and wellbeing while offering diverse opportunities to grow professionally in a fast-paced and meaningful role.

If you’re passionate about leading emergency response operations and helping schools and communities through challenging times, we encourage you to apply.

Essential requirements of the role

• Current and valid driver’s license and an ability and willingness to travel between work sites
• Working with Children Check for paid employment or willingness to obtain one
• Tertiary qualifications and/or experience in a related field
• Willingness to work across a seven-day roster during a major event and on call to support emergency response.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

If you are interested in joining the team, we want to hear from you! 

Please attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Closing date Monday, 16th of June at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Jen Byrne, Manager Emergency Response on jennifer.byrne20@det.nsw.edu.au or on 0458 169 460.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.