Fleet Replacement Officer

Fleet Replacement Officer, Clerk Grade 5/6, Wollongong State Headquarters

• Join a high-performing team focused on the 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 Fleet Replacement Officer plays a key role in supporting the Fleet Replacement Team across various stages of the asset lifecycle, including design, construction, and delivery of NSW SES operational fleet assets (vehicles, vessels, and trailers).

In this role you will be responsible for any of the tasks outlined below:

• Research and analysis to develop functional specification documents.
• Design related activities such as stowage, fit out and final design review, quality assurance processes.
• Development of handover documentation.
• Processing orders and coordinating dispatch of vehicle, vessel, and trailer inventory and equipment to fleet builders.
• Build tracking until completion.
• Communicating and preparing NSW SES members for delivery of new asset and collection of assets scheduled for retirement.
• Asset creation, asset data management and recording of equipment numbers against fleet assets in registry systems.

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;
• be able to think critically, analyse data and solve problems;
• have strong and adaptable writing skills with excellent attention to detail;
• be a confident and clear communicator who can effectively engage with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a strong focus on customer service;
• be a self-motivator who is highly capable of working autonomously and able to manage multiple competing priorities;
• have an understanding of NSW Government Procurement, Supply and Fleet policy and practices.

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 $99,938 to $110,271 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. 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 each of the targeted questions (maximum of one page per answer); and
• An up-to-date resume of no more than four pages detailing your skills and experience relevant to the role.

Targeted Questions

• Can you provide an example of a recent project you worked on? What was your role, and what were the outcomes?

• Can you share an example from your career where you have had to research and analysed information to make a recommendation? What steps did you take and what was the result?

Want to know more?

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

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: Tuesday 4 November 2025, 11:55pm