Administrative Support Officer, Metro, Grade 3/4

• 5 days fortnight commencing 11 January 2027 (may be flexible) to 30 June 2027 with the possibility of becoming ongoing and full-time

• Enjoy finance, procurement and keeping things organised? Join a great team at our Rhodes office in a varied, hands-on role where you'll solve problems and help keep things running smoothly

• Work in a volunteer-based agency supporting communities of NSW

• Location: Rhodes with hybrid flexibility

To be successful in this role you will:

• Preferably, have some experience or exposure to finance administration or accounts payable, including invoices, purchase orders, reconciliations and maintaining accurate records.

• Have a strong customer service focus, with the ability to communicate professionally and provide timely support to volunteers, staff and other stakeholders.

• Be organised, adaptable and detail focused, with experience providing administrative and operational support, including data and records management, equipment/asset registers and coordinating competing priorities.

• Work well as part of a busy, service-focused team, with the ability to follow established processes, use initiative and adapt to changing priorities. Experience using SAP would be beneficial.

• As an emergency service, we provide support to our volunteers during sever weather situations and are required to be available to do overtime if and when required.

• You will enjoy a 35-hour fortnight, with the potential for flexible work arrangements.

• You can enjoy a hybrid work environment, time in the office and time working from home.

• Attractive salary range of $87,199.00 to $95,482.00 plus 12% superannuation and leave loading + field allowance (pro rata)

• Our work is meaningful and rewarding. The SES's mission is saving lives and creating safer communities and you can be an important part of our work.

• We have attractive leave entitlements including parental, sick, flex and recreation leave.

• We care about our people. We have Mental Health & Wellbeing programs and services to support our people and operational and leadership training and development opportunities to develop our people. Some of these include:

• Fitness Passport

• LinkedIn Learning

• Member Assist Program for free confidential counselling support

• Immunisation program.

• 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 recruitment@ses.nsw.gov.au for confidential advice on options.

Your application should include as separate attachments:

• A cover letter (maximum of one page) briefly responding to the

and your interest in the role;

• Responses to each of the

(maximum of one page per answer); and

• An up-to-date

1. NSW SES volunteers often meet on weeknights and may require a timely response to questions or issues the following working day. Tell us about a time you responded to an urgent stakeholder request. How did you ensure you understood their needs and provided accurate information promptly?

1. This role involves competing priorities and detailed administrative work. Tell us about a time you managed multiple deadlines. How did you prioritise your work, maintain accuracy and manage any potential delays?

Want to know more?

If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Teresa Artese, Manager Business Services Metro Zone on 02 4247 7023.

The role description is available here.

Considering a role in a Regional or Wollongong area?

The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service designed to support essential workers and their families who are considering a location change for work or who are relocating to regional NSW for work. Support can include assistance with finding housing, access to health care schooling and childcare, helping partners connect with employment opportunities, and providing connection and information about local communities and services. If you are considering a role at the NSW SES (either a regional or Wollongong Headquarters' role), the Welcome Experience is available to you.

To learn more about The Welcome Experience and check your eligibility, please visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government.