Coordinator Fleet Replacement

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Overview

Coordinator Fleet Replacement, Clerk Grade 7/8, Wollongong State Headquarters. Lead a high-performing team focused on coordinating the end-to-end design, construction and delivery of purpose built, highly capable fleet assets for NSW State Emergency Service. Work in a volunteer-based agency supporting communities of NSW. Full time ongoing role. Location: NSW State Headquarters Wollongong.

About the opportunity

The Coordinator Fleet Replacement coordinates the design, construction and delivery of NSW SES Operational Fleet assets, ensuring they align with agency operational and capability requirements and fleet asset management plan objectives.

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:

• Be organised, proactive and accountable and thrive in a complex and fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to think critically, analyse data and solve complex problems.
• Have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) including the ability to effectively communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders ensuring excellent customer service.
• Be a self-motivator who is highly capable of working autonomously and able to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Have excellent leadership skills with demonstrated skills and experience in managing and developing people.
• Have a good understanding of NSW Government Procurement, Supply and Fleet policy and practices.
• Have demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.

What we can offer you

• You will enjoy a 35-hour work week, with the potential for flexible work arrangements such as a nine-day fortnight or a four-day work week depending on the requirements of the role and operational needs.
• You can enjoy a hybrid work environment, time in the office and time working from home.
• Attractive salary range of $113,574 to $125,720 plus 12% superannuation and leave loading.
• 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, Flu vaccine program.

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. 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 each of the targeted questions (maximum of one page per answer).
• An up-to-date resume of no more than four pages detailing your skills and experience relevant to the role.

Targeted Questions - this is not mandatory

Can you describe an example where you had to balance conflicting stakeholder requirements while ensuring project deadlines were met? How did you manage expectations and keep the project on track?

Can you share an example from your experience where you provided technical support or advice? How did your contribution help ensure the successful delivery of a high-quality product?

Want to know more?

If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Jane Smith -

Role details

The role description is available here _Coordinator Fleet Replacement_Clerk 7-8.pdf

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: 11:55 pm, Sunday 21 September 2025.

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