Research Officer, Clerk Grade 5/6

Research Officer, Clerk Grade 5/6-00009IQY

Research Officers – Various Locations Across NSW – Clerk Grade 5/6

Do you have research and analytical skills?

Join a team dedicated to writing policy and planning documentation

No emergency service experience necessary – learn on the job!

Work in a volunteer-based agency supporting communities across NSW

Full time ongoing roles across the State – see below for locations

Temporary roles at Wollongong up to 30 June 2023

Flexible working conditions including a mix of working from office and home

Attractive salary package of up to $98,982 + superannuation and leave loading

About the opportunity

The NSW SES has a number of exciting opportunities across the State for Research Officers. We are interested in hearing from people who have skills in research and analytics to support the development of policies and plans that address risk management and strategies in planning for emergencies. This role would suit someone who has research and analytical skills including graduates and professionals who have worked in a research and/or policy role. It is not essential that candidates have emergency service experience as this can be taught on the job by a team of experienced planners and researchers.

We have roles in three functions of the agency:

State focused roles – these roles will set policy direction and have a focus on State based planning and future risk.

Zone based roles – these roles focus on emergency planning for regional risks associated with the relevant Zone. These roles will research and analyse information about risks in these locations including flood analysis and risk likelihoods and consequences of these risks.

SHQ based temporary roles in our Warnings and Intelligence teams supporting the Warnings Framework Project.

The locations of our ongoing vacancies are:

Lismore/Goonellabah (or close proximity) x 2

Metford

Tamworth x 2

Dubbo

Rhodes x 2

Goulburn

We also have four temporary Research Officer roles up to 30 June 2023, based at our Wollongong State HQs in our Warnings and Intelligence teams.

It is an exciting time to join the NSW SES as we commence the significant growth of our agency in supporting key programs of work to enhance the agency’s capability and response to emergencies.

We are seeking to not only fill vacancies in the above locations, but to also fill future vacancies via a talent pool that may be created from this recruitment (for both ongoing and temporary opportunities). Other locations where future vacancies may become available include Wagga, Goulburn, Grafton, Taree, Albury, Parkes, Bathurst, Broken Hill and Gunnedah. If any of these other locations appeal to you, we encourage you to submit your application for future opportunities!

About the role

You will utilise your skills to contribute to the research, development and maintenance of policy, community-focused plans, intelligence and/or warning systems for the purpose of safeguarding communities from the risk of floods, storms, and tsunamis.

This role/s involves working alongside the Zone operational team and working closely with the Emergency Planning team. It also involves participating in and contributing to NSW SES planning by preparing, reviewing, and updating agency emergency plans and readiness initiatives. You will also work with internal and external stakeholders with the common goal of reducing flood risk and developing plans that support our volunteers to be able to effectively respond to emergencies.

Working for the NSW SES

Our Mission: Saving lives and creating safer communities.

Our Vision: A trusted volunteer-based emergency service, working together to delivery excellence in community preparedness and emergency response.

If you are interested in working with the NSW SES, please follow this link to our website for more information.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

skills in researching and analysing information to form evidence-based policy and plans

have strong attention to detail with well-developed skills in critical thinking and analytics

a desire to become a true specialist in environment and planning and developing policy documents

Contribute to cohesive and collaborative team environment and contribute to the development of initiatives to resolve issues and promote effective solutions

have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal as well as people skills.

What we can offer you

Employment with attractive leave entitlements including parental leave, recreation and flex leave and other leave entitlements

Flexible work options working within operational requirements

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