Asset and Facilities Officer, Clerk Grade 5/6, Wollongong

Be part of a small dynamic flexible team that is passionate about Facilities

Work in a volunteer-based agency supporting communities of NSW

1 x Full-time temporary role until March 2026 (with potential for extension)

Location based in State Headquarters, Wollongong

About the opportunity

Join the Facilities Team in the role of Asset and Facilities Officer, working in a supportive, collaborative team environment. The role provides direct support coordinating and administering property services, scheduling, reporting and delivering timely and effective Facilities services, including procurement and Contract management.

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 experience in asset and facilities including program coordination, procurement and contract management

Be proficient in building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, internal and external

Have good written and verbal communication skills

Contribute to a cohesive and collaborative team environment and contribute to the development of initiatives to resolve issues and promote effect solutions

Be able to analyse data, undertake research and provide timely reporting.

What we can offer you

You will enjoy a 35-hour work week, with the potential for flexible work arrangements 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 $97,027.00 to $107,059.00 plus 11.5% 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 [email protected] 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

Targeted Questions

1. Describe a time when you negotiated with stakeholders and collaborated to achieve a result

2. Provide examples which demonstrate your ability to undertake administrative tasks including financial management

Want to know more?
If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Samantha Hegarty Facilities Coordinator [email protected]

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 Wednesday 14 May 2025