Snr Executive Assistant to Commissioner

Ongoing Full Time

Grade 7/8

Package up to $142,492.99 pa. Package includes salary range ($113,574.00 pa to $125,720.00 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Greenacre 

About The Role:

Provides high level executive support to the Commissioner and Commissioner’s Leadership Group, including drafting of correspondence and working collaboratively with the Minister’s Office, Senior Executives and Staff, and other Emergency Services and Government departments. The role works independently in a dynamic environment with competing priorities and demands.

About You:

•  Experience providing assistance to Senior Executive and/or senior leadership and office management.
•  Demonstrated experience in the appropriate management of confidential, complex and contentious information

Essential Requirements:

• Qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. Business, Administration), or equivalent relevant expertise.
• During periods of major fire/rescue activity, the incumbent may be required to support operational management activities consistent with their skills and background.
• Driver’s Licence

For more information on the role, please view the Role Description

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Megan Dodd, Executive Officer on  0401 814 295.

About Us:

FRNSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW.  We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Visit our Careers Page to learn more about Fire and Rescue NSW.

What We Can Offer:

• Work-life balance and flexible working arrangements [check with HM]
• Modern buildings and facilities
• Activity based working environment
• Free on-site gym and parking
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate
• Study assistance for approved courses
• Leadership development programs
• Ongoing training and development

Our Commitment To Diversity:

Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.

We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.

If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at recruitment@fire.nsw.gov.au

How To Apply:

To be considered for this role, please provide an up-to-date resume which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.

Please answer the following two targeted questions. It is recommended you draft your responses in a Word document then paste into the required field in the online application. (Max 400 word response) 

1. Describe the most complex schedule or project that you have had to manage for a senior leader. How did you organise and manage the work, and what process did you use to balance further emerging priorities and requests?

2.Provide an example where you were faced with resolving an issue or escalating it to your senior leader. What factors did you consider to inform your decision? How did you ensure ongoing alignment with your Senior Leader?

Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/writing-your-application

Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 26th October 2025

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.