Senior Manager Training Delivery, Clerk Grade 11/12, Wollongong (SHQ) or Sydney (Rhodes)
* Exciting leadership opportunity in an emergency service agency
* Work in a volunteer-based agency supporting communities of NSW
* Temporary Opportunity - backfill for 2 years
* Role location - Based in Sydney (Rhodes) or Wollongong
* Attractive salary between $149,739.00 and $173,174.00 excluding super and leave loading
About the opportunity
An exciting senior leadership opportunity exists within one of Australia's highest profile emergency service agencies, as the Senior Manager Training Delivery, Grade 11/12,
Operational Capability and Training, for a period of two years (with chance of extension).
In this role you will lead a team of 37 staff in the development, implementation, management and evaluation of the NSW SES state-wide Training and Exercise Plan, supporting 262 Units and 11,000 members. This will include managing the organisational training needs analysis and the identification, development, engagement and allocation of training and exercising resources, as well as developing and supporting the agencies essential volunteer Trainer & Assessor cohort
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 11,000 volunteers and 700 staff 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 need to have:
* proven experience in successfully managing the development, implementation, and evaluation of training and exercise plans
* proven experience leading a large training team and portfolio, within the volunteer and/or paid emergency services or not-for-profit sectors
* emergency service/volunteer agency experience
* demonstrated experience in setting work priorities, problem solving and meeting deadlines in a high workload environment in a dynamic and changing environment
* an understanding of how to work proactively in support of volunteers to best assist communities
* sound financial and administrative skills and the ability to plan, manage and monitor financial, human and physical resources
What we can offer you
* Attractive leave entitlements: parental, recreation and flex leave and other leave
* Competitive salary package of up to $196,292.73 total package (salary + leave loading + super)
* Flexible work options within operational requirements
* Mental Health & Wellbeing programs
* Access to our Corporate Partner Fitness Passport for a reduced rate when joining a participating gym
* Operational and leadership training
* Comprehensive immunisation programs
* Opportunities to build relationships and experience across emergency service agencies, committees and other Government and community organisations.
How to apply
Your application should include as separate attachments:
* A cover letter (maximum of two pages) concisely responding to the
essential requirements
and your interest in the role;
* An up-to-date
resume
(maximum of four pages) detailing your skills and experience relevant to the role
Want to know more?
If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Kate Hawke, Senior Manager Training Delivery .
For support with the recruitment process please contact
The role description is available here..
Talent Pool
There will be no talent pool established as part of this recruitment
Applications close: Wednesday 18
th
February 2026
The NSW State Emergency Service is a proud employer of a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and flexible workplace. People with disability are supported to access adjustments in recruitment processes and in the workplace, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job. As supporters of flexible working, we welcome discussions about how our roles can be undertaken flexibly.