SA Fire and Emergency Services Commission
Job reference: 850772
Location: 5035 - KESWICK
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Help shape the future of Emergency Management and Resilience in South Australia

Join us and help shape the future of emergency management, resilience and risk reduction across South Australia. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes through high-level policy development, evidence-based analysis and strategic governance support within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

As the Senior Policy Officer, you will work across complex and high-priority emergency management issues, leading policy analysis, coordinating governance processes and supporting the delivery of key programs and initiatives. You will prepare high-quality briefings and advice for senior leaders, provide secretariat support to state and national committees, and build strong relationships across government and interagency networks to support informed decision-making and effective policy implementation.

 What you’ll do:

• 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.
• Contribute to the implementation of legislation, policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Coordinate and contribute to policy, governance and change initiatives.
• Prepare high-quality briefings, reports and executive correspondence.
• Build strong relationships across government, industry and the community.
• Provide executive and governance support to relevant committees.

To succeed in this role, you will bring experience in:

• Analysing complex information and providing evidence-based advice.
• Writing clearly and confidently for a range of audiences.
• Managing competing priorities and delivering results under pressure.
• Building productive stakeholder relationships across diverse sectors.
• Exercising sound judgement and working autonomously within government or similarly complex environments.

What we offer you:

• The opportunity to contribute to safer, more resilient communities across South Australia through meaningful policy work.
• A collaborative and high-performing team environment with strong cross-agency partnerships.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options, to support work–life balance.
• Access to salary packaging benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic policy environment.

Special Conditions:

• Some inter/intrastate travel, necessitating overnight stays may be required.
• Some out-of-hours work may be required.
• May be required to participate in emergency incident management duties.
• The role will require a National Criminal History Check.

Remuneration: 

ASO6 - $102,171 - $108,071

Enquiries to:

Janet Carey

Acting Senior Manager, Emergency Management, Resilience and Risk Reduction

E janet.carey@eso.sa.gov.au

Application Instructions:

Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.
Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, current CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria as outlined in the Role Description.

Applications close: 22/07/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description - ASO6 Senior Policy Officer - Emergency Management - 2026.pdf
- application_guidelines_ASO6 Senior Policy 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.