Training Support Officer, Clerk Grade 3/4, Goulburn or Wagga Wagga

Support the NSW SES Southern Training Command deliver strong project, procurement, and business support functions

Work in a volunteer-based agency supporting communities of NSW

Full-time ongoing role with flexible working options

Wagga Wagga or Goulburn location

About the opportunity

The Training Support Officer (TSO) provides administrative and finance support services to facilitate the operation of the training directorate within NSW SES. This includes a range of data management, procurement, communication and administrative activities to support the coordination, delivery, and accurate reporting of training courses and exercises.

This is an ongoing opportunity with the option to work from either the NSW SES Wagga Wagga or Goulburn locations.

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:

Proven skills and knowledge in administration systems and services including data entry, purchasing, course administration, travel management, and coordination of meetings/events.

Provide high level customer service to NSW SES members and external suppliers.

Collect and compile information for, and prepare documentation in line with legislative and organisational requirements

Have experience withing within a team to deliver proficient project support including sensitive matters.

Understanding of emergency services and/or working within a Registered Training Organisation will be of benefit to the position.

What we can offer you

You will enjoy a 35-hour work week, with the potential for flexible work

You can enjoy a hybrid work environment, time in the office and time working from home.

Attractive salary range of $82,193 to $90,001 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 A4 page) briefly responding to the essential requirements and your interest in the role;

Responses to each of the targeted questions (maximum of 500 words 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. What is your experience in confidently coordinating procurement and travel management activities?

2. Please describe (using one example) how you have provided support to your team in the delivery of a project. What tools and/or systems did you use to track the completion of tasks within the project? (Max 500 words)

Want to know more?
If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Jake McDonald (Manager Training & Resources) at [email protected] or 0457 117 544.

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: 11:59pm on Sunday 1st June 2025