SA Fire and Emergency Services Commission
Job reference: 861345
Location: 5035 - KESWICK
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Primary Purpose of Role:

• Provide high-level policy analysis and support for the development and implementation of emergency management-related programs, policies and initiatives.
• Conduct high-level evidence-based research and analysis to advise best practice on a range of emergency management-related issues.
• Provide secretariat support to state and sector emergency management committees, sub-committees and associated working groups, as required, ensuring effective coordination, documentation, record management and monitoring of actions.
• Coordinate and contribute to the preparation of national and state committee briefings, papers and reports, including but not limited to, Australia-New Zealand Emergency Management Committee (ANZEMC), the National Emergency Management Ministers Meetings (NEMMM) and the State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC).
• Provide Secretariat function for the Chief Executive at the Emergency Services Sector Executive meetings and SAFECOM Board meetings.
• Provide Executive Officer‑level support to the Climate Ready Working Group, including preparing workplans and reports to inform Executive and Board decision‑making.
• Represent the Emergency Management Office on various inter-agency committees and working groups as required.
• Assist with broader SAFECOM Emergency Management business unit priorities, as required, conducive with ASO6 level duties.

Remuneration:

ASO6 - $105,747 - $111,854

Special Conditions:

Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory Emergency Services Sector Criminal History Check.  For all special conditions, please refer to the Role Description.

Enquiries:

Daniel Willetts

P: 8115 3920 E: [email protected]

Application Instructions:

Applicants are required to address the criteria outlined in the Application Guidelines document.

Applications must be submitted online.

SAFECOM is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, inclusion and supports a culture of safety and respect.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities, women and other diverse groups to help us build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive and inclusive recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to contact us at the time of application.

Applications close: 30/10/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Application Guidelines - ASO6 Governance Officer - Emergency Management.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description - ASO6 Governance Officer - Emergency Management.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.