Administration Coordinator Opportunity offers
* Ongoing employment
* Full time role & 35 hour working week
* RFS Level 4/5
* Attractive annual salary $85,804 - $93,949 p.a. plus 12% superannuation
* Location: Dubbo (hybrid/flexible working arrangements considered)
Looking for more information? Why not reach out to our role expert, Liz Hepburn, for a confidential chat on 0460 007 528.
Join Our Team: Protect, Serve, and Make a Difference!
We are the Rural Fire Service (RFS), a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW. When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie. We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose. If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you! Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and our cherished NSW landscapes.
What you'll be doing
Join the team located at the Training Academy in Dubbo and undertake a range of administrative tasks supporting the Directors, Area Commands and Districts statewide for the delivery of quality services for the organisation. You would also support various Human Resource activities within the Operational Officer and Mitigation Programs as well as administrative activities to support Project and Business planning tasks. Including a variety of tasks using Word, Excel and Teams, no two days are the same.
To thrive in this role, you will have
* Strong administrative skills with high attention to detail
* Self‐motivation, enthusiasm and a friendly demeanour
* The ability to work as part of a team
* Demonstrated experience as a personal assistant at an executive level
* The ability to travel across NSW as required
Why work for us?
* Operational/Corporate uniform available
* Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more
* Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family
* Salary packaging options available
* One 'Agreed Absence' leave day per calendar month
* Ongoing learning and professional development programs (RFS is a Registered Training Organisation giving you access to various internal courses)
* Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools!
Other Benefits
* Limited free onsite car parking available
* 5 weeks annual leave for Western Zone location may be applicable
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To embark on your RFS journey
To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now' through the relevant advertisement on RFS Careers, and attach:
* A cover letter in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity;
* A resume in PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number)
* Respond to two targeted questions within the online application process (maximum 300 words each):
o Please provide an overview of your administrative skill set and capability in acting as a Personal Assistant at an Executive level, including examples of the work you have performed in the role.
o Please provide an example where you have had to respond to competing priorities and deadlines in the workplace. What actions did you take to ensure the priorities and deadlines were met?
Candidates are encouraged to prepare their applications independently to ensure they accurately reflect their skills and experience. The Rural Fire Service values authentic, original responses that reflect individual perspectives and alignment with its values and priorities. Skills, knowledge, and capability will be assessed and verified through the capability assessment process.
Please submit your application no later than 11:55pm Sunday 22 March 2026.
Important recruitment information
* A recruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.
* We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.
* If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss.
* The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework). The Capability application tool is designed to help job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.
Learn more about how RFS members support communities across NSW below
Vacancy Reference: R26-081 This may not be the role for you, however you can check out other vacancies in the RFS here, or consider volunteering with your local Brigade.
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