Brisbane | Full-time | Onsite
$129,089 – $138,273 p.a. + Superannuation
Permanent Role | Closes Thursday, 29 May 2025

About the Company

The State Emergency Service (SES) is one of Queensland’s most trusted volunteer-based emergency services, delivering vital assistance during natural disasters and emergencies. With a proud culture of community service and resilience, SES supports Queenslanders with a diverse, agile, and inclusive workforce.

As part of the People, Culture and Sustainability Directorate, the Recruitment, Development and Retention Unit leads the workforce strategy for SES staff and volunteers, aiming to attract, develop, and retain skilled and committed talent. SES offers a people-first, flexible, and outcomes-focused working environment where values like respect, collaboration, and inclusion are central.

The Opportunity

We are proud to be partnering with the State Emergency Service to recruit a Workforce Strategy Lead in a newly created, permanent role.

This is a greenfield opportunity to help shape SES’s future volunteer workforce strategy. You will work directly with the Executive Manager and two supporting team members to design and deliver contemporary attraction, development and retention programs for Queensland’s dedicated volunteers.

This role suits someone with strong experience in organisational development and culture who enjoys working in ambiguity, building programs from the ground up, and applying a fresh perspective.

What makes this opportunity unique?

• Newly created role with scope to shape strategic direction;
• Focused on innovation, attraction, retention & volunteer workforce development;
• High-level influence across policy, program design and stakeholder engagement;
• Join a supportive, fun, and collaborative small team culture; and
• Flexible working arrangements available.

Required Experience

This role is ideal for someone who can bring big-picture thinking, genuine creativity, and a proactive, outcomes-focused approach to workforce transformation. You don’t need to come from a traditional recruitment or HR business partner background—instead, we’re looking for someone who can design and deliver practical initiatives that make a lasting impact.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• Experience in workforce strategy, organisational development, or culture programs;
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and drive change in evolving environments;
• Knowledge of volunteer organisations, or the agility to learn quickly;
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills; and
• A creative, proactive mindset with the ability to trial, test, and pivot

Benefits

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to shape the future of volunteer engagement in Queensland. In return for your expertise, you’ll receive a competitive public sector salary, join a flexible and values-driven workplace, and work alongside passionate professionals in a small but growing team that promotes collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

With support for professional development, the opportunity to lead innovative programs, and a workplace culture that champions inclusion, trust and fun, this role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative and evolving environment.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter (max 2 pages) before COB the 29th of May 2025.

For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Celine Di Lauro at u&u on [email protected] quoting reference number 41419.

At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

Should you require reasonable adjustments or have a preferred method of communication throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via [email protected] or phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.

Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u’s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs.