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Emergency Management Specialist at Transport for NSW

Emergency Management Specialist

Transport for NSW · AU

4 days ago

Emergency Management Specialist

Transport for NSW · AU

5 days ago
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About the Role

Join our Emergency Management team to shape policies, strategies, and plans supporting Transport's preparedness for emergencies and emerging risks across NSW. Your work will contribute to the development, implementation, review, and evaluation of emergency management policies and hazard-specific readiness plans.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and continuously improve emergency management policies, strategies, and plans through research, evidence, critical analysis, and review of emerging risks.
  • Provide clear, evidence-based advice, recommendations, and briefing materials to support decision-making and preparedness outcomes.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather information, share expertise, and contribute to coordinated emergency management policy and planning.
  • Mobilise to respond to and support security, crisis, and emergency incidents in a 24/7 operating environment, including on-call arrangements outside normal working hours.

Requirements

  • Analytical and strategic thinker who enjoys working through complex issues, identifying connections, and developing practical, evidence-based recommendations.
  • Ability to use research and analysis to translate complex information into clear advice that supports effective planning and decision-making.
  • Experience contributing to the policy lifecycle, from research and development through to implementation, review, and evaluation.
  • Understanding of how effective policy and strategic planning can strengthen emergency preparedness, support organisational priorities, and respond to evolving risks and obligations.
  • Forward-thinking and curious, with the ability to anticipate emerging issues.
  • Strong judgement, attention to detail, and ability to consider the broader context.
  • Confident communicator who can translate technical or complex information into clear advice for different audiences.
  • Collaborative approach enabling strong relationship building, consideration of diverse perspectives, and effective work with stakeholders across government and other organisations.
  • Tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent professional experience.
  • Existing knowledge of emergency management arrangements and the policy process.

Skills

  • Policy development
  • Strategic planning
  • Emergency management
  • Risk assessment
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Communication
  • Analytical thinking
  • Research
  • Evidence-based advice

Location

  • Sydney, NSW

Work Type

  • Permanent
  • Full-Time
  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • Professional experience

Education Level

  • Tertiary qualifications

Benefits

  • Flexible work options may be available

About the Company

  • Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities, and industry every day.
  • Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve.

Equal Opportunity

  • Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply.