NSW SES Volunteer Unit Commander - Alpine Search and Rescue (ASAR)
The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is the lead agency for flood, storm and tsunami response across New South Wales. Supported by dedicated volunteers, we also provide search and rescue capabilities and emergency operations across NSW.
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated leader to take on the role of Unit Commander, NSW SES Alpine Search and Rescue Unit.
As Unit Commander, you will provide leadership, direction and support to a team of dedicated volunteers, ensuring the Unit remains capable, prepared and ready to support operational requirements. You will oversee unit operations, training, administration and workforce development while promoting a culture of professionalism, teamwork, safety and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and support a team of committed volunteers.
- Build and maintain a positive, inclusive and high-performing unit culture.
- Oversee unit preparedness, training, operational readiness and administration.
- Develop volunteer capability through mentoring, coaching and training.
- Support volunteer recruitment, development and retention.
- Promote safe, professional and effective practices.
- Ensure compliance with NSW SES policies, procedures and standards.
- Build effective working relationships with other NSW SES Units and partner agencies.
About You
You are:
- A capable and engaging leader who can bring people together and inspire performance.
- Passionate about supporting volunteers and developing capability.
- An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- Organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities.
- Calm, resilient and decisive in a dynamic operational environment.
Desirable Experience
Experience in leadership, people management, training, mentoring, capability development, operational planning or coordination will be highly regarded. Candidates with backgrounds in emergency services, business management or other operational environments are encouraged to apply.
Applications need to be in writing. Please include your current resume (no more than 3 pages) and a cover letter addressing the following questions:
- Identify three important attributes you feel a leader should have. Provide examples of times you have demonstrated these attributes.
- Describe a time when you faced time pressures to deliver a result. What strategies did you employ and what was the outcome?