Intelligence and Warnings Officer, Clerk Grade 5/6
**Casual Positions & Talent Pool creation**
* Bring your intelligence background, strong analytical skills and investigative instinct to this exciting role in the State Operations Centre
* Excellent remuneration and employee benefits
* Work in a volunteer-based agency supporting communities of NSW
* This recruitment is for the creation of a Casual Pool and Talent Pool
* Shifts are 12.5hrs in length across a night and day pattern. Regularity of shifts is not guaranteed.
* Training commencing 18 May 2026
* Location: Wollongong (onsite full time)
About the opportunity
We are currently recruiting to fill multiple casual roles and create a talent pool for the Intelligence and Warnings Officer role within our State Operations Centre. This recruitment may also be used for future temporary, contract or ongoing positions.
The Intelligence and Warnings Officer is a crucial role that helps protect the NSW communities from the risk of floods, storms, and tsunamis. In this role, you will be responsible for capturing, analysing, and disseminating operational information and intelligence, as well as distributing community warning and alerting products. This role requires a high level of expertise in intelligence gathering, analysis, and interpretation. The Intelligence and Warnings Officer is a key player in safeguarding communities from natural disasters to ensure that NSW communities are well-informed and prepared to face any challenges that come their way. This is an exciting role that requires a unique set of skills and knowledge to help keep the community safe.
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 have:
* Availability to complete the initial training commencing on 18 May 2026, which consists of a 2-week full time course. The training is paid and is onsite at the NSW SES State Headquarters (SHQ) in Wollongong
* Tertiary qualifications or proven relevant experience in a related field with foundational knowledge in intelligence principals
* A thorough knowledge of AIIMS principles and processes, and/or willingness to obtain competence within 12 months
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and meticulous attention to detail
* Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
What we can offer you
* Attractive salary. Casual hourly rates below (additional shift loadings may apply)
o Clerk Grade 5, Year 1 – $62.93
o Clerk Grade 5, Year 2 – $64.92
o Clerk Grade 6, Year 1 – $67.46
o Clerk Grade 6, Year 2 – $69.44
* Mental Health & Wellbeing programs and services
* Operational and leadership training and development opportunities via LinkedIn Learning and other training avenues to build and maintain skills
* Comprehensive immunisation programs including the flu vaccine
* Opportunities to build invaluable relationships across emergency service agencies, emergency service committees and other Government and community organisations
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 for confidential advice on options.
How to apply
Your application should include as separate attachments:
* A cover letter (maximum of one page) briefly responding to the essential requirements and your interest in the role;
* Responses to the targeted question (maximum of 300 words); and
* An up-to-date resume of no more than two pages detailing your skills and experience relevant to the role
Targeted Question
Provide an example of when the accuracy of information was essential while in a high-pressure environment with multiple competing tasks and no clearly defined priorities. How did you approach the situation and what was the outcome? (Max.300 words)
Want to know more?
If you want to know more about this opportunity, please Todd Smeaton,
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 at 11:55PM, 29 March 2026