Planning & Research Officer, Clerk Grade 5/6, Bathurst

Bring your research and analytical skills to a role that makes a difference.

No emergency services experience required.

Join a team dedicated to researching, analysing, providing advice, and developing systems and processes across emergency risk management and planning fields.

Work in a volunteer-based agency supporting communities across NSW.

Full time ongoing role with flexible working conditions including a mix of working from office and home.

Location: Based in the thriving regional city of Bathurst, NSW.

About the opportunity

We are interested in hearing from people who have skills in research or risk assessment to support the development of advice, plans and systems that address risk management and strategies in planning for emergencies. This role would suit someone who has research and analytical skills including graduates and professionals who have worked in a flood engineering, research and/or policy role.

It is an exciting time to join the NSW SES as we commence the significant growth of our agency in supporting key programs of work to enhance the agency’s capability and response to emergencies.

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:

Skills in researching and analysing information to form evidence-based advice.

Have strong attention to detail with well-developed skills in critical thinking and analytics.

A desire to become a true specialist in emergency risk management and/or planning.

The skills to work in a cohesive and collaborative team environment and contribute to the development of initiatives to resolve issues and promote effective solutions.

Experience or the ability to learn technology-based systems, such as GIS systems and Power BI.

Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and well-developed interpersonal skills.

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 $ 97,027.00 to $ 107,059.00 plus 11.5% superannuation and leave.

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 2-3 pages detailing your skills and experience relevant to the role.

Targeted Questions:

1. How your skills in research and analytics would contribute to the NSW SES.
2. An example of when you have used these skills to prepare a business plan and/or policy.

Want to know more?

If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Craig Ronan at [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: Sunday May 25, 2025 at 11:59 pm