Manager, Emergency Response

2 weeks ago


Parramatta, Australia NSW Government -Department of Education Full time

**Manager Emergency Response**

Education changes lives forever. It broadens horizons, breaks down barriers, and fires imaginations. At the NSW Department of Education, we are committed to uncompromising standards, freedom of expression, and the enrichment of lives through education. This is our motivation, our purpose, and our goal.

**We offer flexibility, job security, and career progression**

**Employment type**: Full-Time Ongoing Opportunity

**Remuneration**: Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $134,411 to $155,445 plus super and leave loading

**Location**: Based in Parramatta with the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement, including work from home options (35-hour week)

**About You/ Role**

Are you ready to make a difference in times of emergency? Do you thrive in high-pressure environments and possess strong leadership skills? We are seeking a highly capable and dedicated individual to join our team as Manager, Emergency Response. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering support services, to schools alongside emergency services organisations for the response to major incidents, emergencies, and disasters impacting NSW schools and workplaces across the state.
- Ability to remain composed and calm in high-pressure situations.
- Quick adjustment to changing circumstances and priorities.
- Ability to understand and manage emotions in challenging situations.
- Strong analytical skills for effective decision-making during emergencies.

**Skills and Experience**
- Strong incident and emergency management skills, including decision-making under pressure, coordinating response efforts, and ensuring safety during emergencies.
- Experience in leading and motivating teams, delegating tasks, and fostering a high-performance culture.
- Knowledge and experience in developing strategies, conducting exercises, and ensuring business continuity during emergencies.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for building relationships, conveying complex information, and representing the department.

**Essential requirements of the role**
- Working with Children Check for paid employment or willingness to obtain one
- Tertiary qualifications and/or experience in a related field
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education
- Current NSW Driver’s License and willingness to travel
- Willingness to work a seven-day roster during a major event

For more information read the full Role Description:
**Manager Emergency Response**

**Key knowledge and experience**
- Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

**What We Can Offer You**:

- An opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment where initiative and hard work are recognised
- Flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement, including work from home options (35-hour week)
- Career development opportunities that allow individuals to grow and reach their full potential
- Work-life Balance - we value any extra time and effort you put into your work reflected through flex leave entitlements.
- A conveniently located office in the heart of Parramatta CBD with close access to public transport

**How to apply**

**ncluding a copy of your resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages) expressing your interest and suitability for the role.**

**Closing date: Monday, 12 June 2023 at 11:59pm**

For role enquiries please contact
**Trish van Tussenbroek** on
**0419151889** or

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

**Responsibilities**:
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