South Australian State Emergency Service
Job reference: 840829
Location: 5035 - KESWICK
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Regional Marine Officer

ASO5 - $85,790 - $95,413 

Full-time, 12-month contract

Are you passionate about marine operations, emergency preparedness and training to support emergency situations?

Do you thrive working with volunteers and partners to build safe, capable and confident marine response teams?

We are seeking a Regional Marine Officer to play a pivotal role in strengthening marine operational capability across SA SES and Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) teams. This is a hands‑on, training delivery role where your expertise will directly contribute to safer, more effective marine emergency response across South Australia. This position is being offered on an initial 12-month term with a possibility of extension.

About the role

Reporting to the Volunteer Manager, Marine Rescue and Water Safety, as the Regional Marine Officer, you will support regional marine readiness through the delivery of and assessment of high-quality training, capability development and operational preparedness.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• delivery and assessment of high-quality marine training to volunteers through consistent and fit for purpose training
• build marine operational capability and preparedness of SA SES Units and VMR flotilla by supporting effective marine response and contributing to contingency planning and risk assessments
• fostering a confident and capable volunteer base and supporting volunteer engagement and retention
• strengthen community and partnership engagement through coordinated and effective communication, and
• ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures and embedding continuous improvement in marine operational processes.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following:

• values alignment: you will naturally embody our core values and be committed to achieving outcomes that advance our mission and bring our vision to life
• marine operational expertise: experience in marine operations environments including in areas of compliance requirements and risk assessment
• emergency operational willingness: the ability and willingness to assist with operational and incident management support roles, and
• strong stakeholder engagement: the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including volunteers, committees, suppliers and government agencies.

A current class C motor vehicle drivers’ licence and the capacity and willingness to undertake regular regional travel are a requirement for this role.

This role will also include work outside of standard work hours, including weekend shifts, on a regular basis. Employees who undertake this work are remunerated appropriately under the relevant industrial instruments.

About us

The SA SES is a volunteer-based emergency assistance and rescue organisation providing vital support to the South Australian community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
 
Each year, SA SES responds to thousands of calls for assistance, helping to save lives and protect property across the state. Our 1800 volunteers, based in 69 units across South Australia, are supported by a dedicated team of staff committed to the same mission: minimising the loss of life, injuries and damage from emergencies and natural disasters.
 
Our vision is to be a reliable and trusted volunteer-based organisation building safe and resilient communities. We are guided by our core values of service, professionalism, trust, respect, collaboration, honesty, courage and sustainability.

At SA SES, we take pride in serving with integrity, working together to find solutions and striving for excellence in all we do for the safety and resilience of all South Australians.

We celebrate diversity across our business and recognise the significant benefits offered through a wide range of views, perspectives and experiences. Fostering a workforce, of both paid staff and volunteers, which is rich in knowledge, skills and life and work experiences supports us in delivering on our corporate objectives.

Why us?

• we offer purpose-driven work that supports the preparedness and safety of the South Australian community,
• we offer an inclusive and diverse workforce that values the contributions and unique perspectives of all,
• we offer access to professional development and the opportunity to grow your skills while making an impact, and
• we are a supportive team of passionate and motivated people.

Operational duties

As an emergency assistance and rescue service, our people undertake duties across our routine business functions, as well as participating in operational duties during event activations. This provides a unique opportunity to not only use the skills and knowledge you have in your daily occupation, but also to develop tactical skills while being part of the emergency response.

Operational duties may be rostered across mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Staff who are rostered on operational duties are remunerated appropriately and in accordance with the relevant industrial instruments.

How to Apply

Before applying, please review the Role Description for the position(s) you are interested in.

Your application must include:

1. a cover letter of no more than two pages  which outlines your suitability for the role and the questions outlined in the Application Guidelines included with this advertisement
2. and a current CV which includes the details of at least two recent referees, one of which being a current line manager, and
3. a completed and signed Pre-Employment Declaration form.

Enquiries about the role can be directed to Darryl Wright, Acting Deputy Chief Officer via Darryl.Wright@eso.sa.gov.au or on 08 8115 3885.

Applications close: 16/04/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Recruitment - Regional Marine Officer (P10583) - Application Guidelines - February 2026.pdf
- Role Description - SA SES - P10583 Regional Marine Officer (ASO5) - February 2026.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.