Wellbeing Services Manager, Clerk Grade 9/10

Wellbeing Services Manager, Clerk Grade 9/10-00009HD1

Wellbeing Services Manager, Clerk Grade 9/10, Wollongong

Join a dynamic team leading a high -profile State Wide Mental Health Initiative delivering improved services supporting NSW SES staff and volunteers.

Work in a volunteer-based agency supporting communities of NSW

Full time ongoing role

Location: Wollongong with hybrid and flexible working arrangements (regional locations may be considered for the preferred candidate)

About the opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Program Manager to join this critical emergency services provider, to contribute to the development of mental health and wellbeing enhancement programs across the organisation. As part of a state-wide focus on developing and enhancing services for first responders, the successful appointee will play a critical role in ensuring programs and initiatives are effectively implemented, key stakeholders are engaged and the benefit on the organisation is maximised. This is a rare opportunity for a dedicated program leader to have a significant impact across one of the state’s most critical emergency service providers. 

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 NSW community as the lead agency for floods, storms, and tsunamis as specified by the State Emergency Service Act 1989. 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.

Each NSW SES Unit is as unique and varied as the community it serves, reflecting the vast mix of risks faced and roles required in the diverse locations and communities across the state. In addition to flood, storm and tsunami, our Service provides specialist capabilities that include general land rescue, vertical rescue, road crash rescue, and alpine and remote area search and rescue. The NSW SES responded to over 64,000 requests for assistance from the community over the 2021-22 year. 

The NSW SES has over 10,000 volunteer members, including reserves, and a
full-time equivalent workforce of over 370. There are 262 volunteer Units across the State and our volunteer Units are either local, community-based Units, State-wide or regional Units established to provide specialist capabilities. They are varied and unique in their capabilities, designed to address specific risks to communities of NSW.

To be successful in this role you will:

Track record of supporting and leading key workforce programs, from design and establishment to the delivery and ongoing evaluation of impact; 

Have full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).

Possess Tertiary qualifications in Psychology with 5 years post graduate experience in one of the following specialist areas: Clinical, Counselling or Organisational Psychology

Have strong influencing skills and be highly skilled in building and maintaining relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external

What we can offer you  

Employment with attractive leave entitlements including parental leave, recreation and flex leave and other leave entitlements

Attractive salary package of up to $133,625.00 (salary + leave loading + super

Flexible work options working within operational requirements

Mental Health & Wellbeing programs and services

Operational and leadership training and development opportunities via LinkedIn Learning and other training avenues to build and maintain skills

Comprehensive immunisation programs including the flu vaccine

Opportunities to build invaluable relationships across emergency service agencies, emergency service committees and other Government and community organisations.

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply and submit 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

Please provide an example which best illustrates your experience supporting or leading the delivery of key programs across a complex organisational setting. In your example, please outline details around the complexity of the organisational setting, and how you managed budget, timelines and business expectations to meet key deliverables.

Please share an overview of your experience influencing key stakeholder groups. What is your approach to engagement and ensuring the program gains organisational support?

Got a Question?

If you want to know more about this opportunity or if you have any questions, please contact Sofia Stavropoulos, A/Senior Manager Wellbeing Services & Support at

The role description is available .

Talent Pool

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 18 months. Being part of a talent pool means that you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles. This offers exciting opportunities for you to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career.

For more information on how to apply for a role in the NSW Public Sector please click

Applications close: Sunday, 26 March 2023 at 11.59 pm

NSW SES considers COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for all members. Candidates will be required to provide satisfactory evidence that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement with the NSW SES. Exemptions are only available based on medical and/or lawfully protected grounds, and all applications for an exemption will be managed in accordance with the NSW SES COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

The NSW State Emergency Service is a proud employer of a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and flexible workplace. People with disability are supported to access adjustments in recruitment processes and in the workplace, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job. As supporters of flexible working, we welcome discussions about how our roles can be undertaken flexibly.

Location

Illawarra & South Coast-Wollongong & the South Coast

Work Type

Full-time

Number of Positions

1Total Remuneration Package:Maximum TRP $143,223 (salary range $116,211 – $128,061). Total remuneration package includes salary plus employer’s 10.5% contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.ContactSofia [email protected]

Closing Date

26-Mar-2023, 8:59:00 AM

Job Category

Administration and clerical

Organisation

NSW State Emergency Service