Program support officer (lake illawarra)

Program Support Officer, Grade3/4, Wollongong

Work in a volunteer‐based agency supporting communities of NSW.

Full‐time temporary role until30th June 2026 with the possibility of extension.

Based in Wollongong.

Attractive annual salary.

About the opportunity

Explore a fulfilling role as a Program Support Officer focused on providing excellent project and administration support. Activities include utilising the Microsoft Office suite, preparing reports, responding to correspondence, managing team inboxes, coordinating meetings and workshops, researching, and drafting documents.

About the NSW SES

NSW SES is the lead agency for floods, storms and tsunamis. With over10,000 volunteers, we are committed to protecting and supporting diverse communities of NSW and delivering excellence in community preparedness and emergency response.

About you

• Experience providing a broad range of administrative and project support services to senior level management.
• Enjoy working in a collaborative team environment to achieve outcomes that support communities of NSW.
• Proven high‐quality writing, communication and administration skills.
• Adaptable to work weekdays, weekends (up to two weekends a month) and evenings at a variety of locations across NSW, including rapid redeployment for several days, weekends and night work.
• Knowledge of AIIMS principles and processes, or willingness to obtain competence within six months.

What we can offer you

• 35‐hour work week with potential for flexible arrangements such as nine‐day fortnight or four‐day work week.
• Hybrid work environment with time in the office and time working from home.
• Salary range of $84,659.00 to $92,701.00 plus 12% superannuation and leave loading.
• Meaningful and rewarding work with opportunities for operational and leadership training and development.
• Attractive leave entitlements including parental, sick, flex and recreation leave.
• Mental Health & Wellbeing programmes and services to support staff.
• Additional support programmes: Fitness Passport, LinkedIn Learning, Member Assist confidential counselling, flu vaccine program.

You Belong Here

We want our people to reflect the diverse community we serve and are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible workplace.

Applications close: Sunday10th August2025,11:55pm.