South Australian State Emergency Service
Job reference: 835206
Location: 5035 - KESWICK
Job status: Casual
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

South Australian State Emergency Service (SA SES) – Talent Pool Opportunities

ASO5 Capability Coordinator | ASO4 Recruitment Officer | ASO5 District Officer | ASO4 Training Project Officer | ASO3 Community Engagement Officer | ASO2 Administration Officer, South Australian State Emergency Service

About SA SES

The South Australian State Emergency Service (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 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.

Join the SA SES Talent Pool

We are seeking motivated, adaptable and outcomes-driven individuals to join the SA SES Talent Pool for employment opportunities based at our Head Office in Keswick.  You will be placed in the heart of our statewide operations, close to our leadership team, emergency coordination activities and a supportive group of colleagues who genuinely care about each other and the community we serve.

You will enjoy:

• meaningful work which makes a tangible and positive impact on our local community,
• a diverse, collaborative workplace that values teamwork, innovation and wellbeing,
• opportunities for professional development, including formal learning and on the job training, and
• car parking, bicycle parking and end-of-trip facilities.

To succeed in a role at the SA SES, you will:

• align with and embody our core values,
• be driven by a desire to support our volunteers in protecting the South Australian community, and
• approach your work with engagement, collaboration and a commitment to continuous improvement at the forefront.

Talent Pool members are engaged on 12-month casual contracts with hours per week dependent on organisational requirements. Joining our Talent Pool will provide you with opportunities to support key projects, initiatives and operational priorities across the agency. This may also include filling short-term vacancies while permanent staff are on leave.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable public sector experience, contribute to meaningful community outcomes, and strengthen your professional skills in a dynamic emergency services environment.

Current Opportunities

• ASO5 Capability Coordinator
• ASO4 Recruitment Officer (Volunteer recruitment)
• ASO5 District Officer
• ASO4 Training Project Officer
• ASO3 Community Engagement Officer
• ASO2 Administration Officer

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:

- a cover letter which includes:

• the position(s) that appeal to you
• your responses to the questions listed in the Application Guidelines (please see the attached Application Guidelines for further information), and
• any relevant experience you may have in an emergency service and/or operational setting (noting that this experience is not essential).

- a current resume outlining your skills, experience and achievements,

- copies of any qualifications or certifications required for the role you are applying for, and

- a completed and signed Pre-Employment Declaration form.

Enquiries
Enquiries about the role can be directed to:
Rachel Wilkinson
Manager, Workforce and Business Planning
Phone: 08 8115 3882 or email: Rachel.Wilkinson@eso.sa.gov.au.  

This is a talent pool opportunity. By registering your interest, you will be considered for current and future roles as they arise and may be contacted for interviews as positions become available.

Ready to Apply?
Submit your application via IWorkforSA and express your interest in joining a dedicated team committed to keeping South Australians safe.
 
Together, we make a difference, every day, in every community.

Application Instructions:

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

Applications must be submitted online.

The South Australian State Emergency Service 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: 01/03/2027 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Application Guidelines Emergency Services Sector - SASES Talent Pool_2026.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- SA SES Role Description - ASO2 Administration Officer (Talent Pool).pdf
- SA SES Role Description - ASO3 Community Engagement Officer (Talent Pool).pdf
- SA SES Role Description - ASO4 Training Project Officer (Talent Pool).pdf
- SA SES Role Description - ASO4 Volunteer Recruitment Officer (Talent Pool).pdf
- SA SES Role Description - ASO5 District Officer (Talent Pool).pdf
- SA SES Role Description - ASO5 Capability Coordinator (Talent Pool).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.