Administration Coordinator This opportunity offers: Temporary employment up to 30 June 2025 Full time role & 35 hour working week Attractive annual salary $83,305 - $91,213 p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation Location: Dubbo, RFS State Training Academy (flexible working arrangements considered) 5 weeks annual leave for Western Zone location may be applicable Join Our Team: Protect, Serve, and Make a Difference We are the Rural Fire Service (RFS), a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW. When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie. We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose. If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and our cherished NSW landscapes. What You’ll be doing: The Area Operations team is seeking an experienced Administration Coordinator to join the team located at the RFS Training Academy in Dubbo. The successful candidate will undertake a range of administrative tasks supporting the Directors, Area Commands, and Districts statewide for the delivery of quality services for the organisation. The Administration Coordinator will also support various human resource activities within the Operational Officer Program and Mitigation Program, as well as administrative activities to support project and business planning tasks. This will include a variety of tasks using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams. No two days are the same. To thrive in this role, you will: Have strong administrative skills with a high level of attention to detail Be self-motivated, friendly, and enthusiastic Have the ability to work as part of a team Have demonstrated experience as a personal assistant at an executive level Be able to travel across NSW as required If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the role description and our organisation structure . Note: As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting. Why work for us? Corporate uniform available Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family Salary packaging options available One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month Ongoing learning and professional development programs (RFS is a Registered Training Organisation giving you access to various internal courses) Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools Looking for more information? Why not reach out to our role expert Rachel Harris, People & Business Coordinator, for a confidential chat on 0459 901 112. To ignite your RFS journey: To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application online via I Work for NSW , and attach: A cover letter in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity; A resume in PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number) Respond to two targeted questions within the online application process (maximum 500 words each): Please provide an overview of your administrative skill set and experience in acting as a Personal Assistant at an Executive level, including a list of programs and examples of the work you have performed in the role. Please provide an example where you had to respond to competing priorities and deadlines in the workplace. What actions did you take to ensure the priorities and deadlines were met? Please submit your application no later than 11:59pm Sunday 15 December 2024. Important recruitment Information Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on Thursday 19 December 2024 . A recruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities. We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss. The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework ). The Capability application tool is designed to help job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks. Candidates who progress through this process may be assessed in person or via online mediums. Learn more about how RFS members support communities across NSW below Vacancy Reference: R24/390 Keep up to date with the RFS on our socials This may not be the role for you, however you can check out other vacancies in the RFS here , or consider volunteering with your local Brigade.