NSW State Emergency Service Reference number 493224 Occupation General Accounting Work type Contract / Temporary Location Lismore & Far North Coast Salary Information Closing date 17 March 2026 at 11:55pm Manager Business Services, Clerk Grade 9/10, Goonellabah NSW Work in a volunteer-based agency supporting communities of NSW Full-Time, Temporary role to 30 September 2026, with possibility of extension Location: Goonellabah NSW, supporting NSW SES North Eastern Zone About the opportunity The Manager Business Services is an exciting role which works within the Zone management team of the NSW SES. Included within the Finance, Assets and Business Services Directorate the role is responsible for providing management and support of staff, financial management including budget activities, relationship management with Council’s with regard to facilities management, working with other functional managers to ensure effective and efficient support services are in place for Zone members. 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: Tertiary qualifications in related discipline, or equivalent extensive experience in a business management environment with astute financial management skills Experience in being able to manage business support services including finance, procurement, facilities and fleet assets Experience in partnering with other managers on budget preparation and analysis of financial performance A passion for serving the community through emergency management Willingness to be undertake travel and work occasional evenings and weekends to perform the role What we can offer you You will enjoy a 35-hour work week, with the potential for flexible work arrangements 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 $129,464 to $142,665 plus 12% superannuation and leave loading, and 15% Field Allowance 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 recruitment@ses.nsw.gov.au 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; An up-to-date resume of no more than four pages detailing your skills and experience relevant to the role Want to know more? If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Bryeson Lloyd at bryeson.lloyd@ses.nsw.gov.au. 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 17 th March, 11:55pm
