Business Officer

This opportunity offers:

Temporary employment for a period up to 30 June 2029Full time role & 35 hour working weekRFS Level 6/7Attractive annual salary $104,323 - $115,110 p.a. plus 12% superannuationLocation: Sydney Olympic Park (flexible working arrangements considered)

Looking for more information?

Why not reach out to our role expert, Linda Torrisi, Executive Officer Strategic Capability, for a confidential chat by emailing Linda.Torrisi@rfs.nsw.gov.au.

Join Our Team: Be a part of a landmark enterprise reform program!

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is currently undergoing one of its most significant organisational reform initiatives - The Red Fleet Reform Program. The program will prepare RFS to assume ownership, maintenance responsibility, accounting control and lifecycle accountability for the Red Fleet from local councils. Through this reform, the RFS will strengthen fleet governance, accountability and operational capability, ensuring firefighters and volunteers have access to safe, reliable and fit-for-purpose vehicles when our communities need them most.

As part of a service that protects approximately 95% of NSW and relies on the commitment of more than 70,000 volunteers and staff, this program will have a lasting impact on emergency service delivery across the state. Working alongside senior leaders, members, councils, government agencies and industry partners, you will help deliver a landmark reform that supports the RFS mission of protecting lives, property, communities and the environment, while helping establish a sustainable future operating model for one of the state's largest emergency service fleets.

What You'll Be Doing

As the Program Business Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of the Red Fleet Reform Program by providing high-quality business, administrative, financial and project support services. You will coordinate governance activities, prepare agendas, meeting papers, minutes and briefing materials, maintain program documentation and records, and ensure actions, decisions and key deliverables are effectively tracked and managed. Your ability to keep information organised and accessible will help maintain momentum across the program and support informed decision-making.

You will also provide procurement and financial administration support, including managing purchase orders, invoices, journals and expenditure reporting, while maintaining program registers covering risks, issues, dependencies, milestones and deliverables. Working closely with stakeholders across the RFS, government agencies, councils, suppliers and contractors, you will contribute to reporting, data analysis, business improvements and the development of procedures, templates and standards that support consistent and effective program delivery.

Our Ideal Candidate

We're looking for an organised and reliable professional who thrives in a fast-paced program environment and enjoys bringing structure, coordination and consistency to complex pieces of work. You'll be someone who can build strong relationships, keep activities on track and support senior leaders with clear information, concise administration and practical problem solving.

Our ideal candidate will have:

Demonstrated experience supporting complex project management activities, is highly desirableStrong administrative, organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.Experience supporting projects, programs, governance forums or business operations within a complex organisation.Well-developed written communication skills, with experience preparing reports, presentations, meeting papers, minutes, briefings and correspondence.Confidence working with financial, procurement, purchasing and records management processes, along with the ability to analyse information and produce meaningful reports.A collaborative, service-focused approach, with the ability to build productive relationships across teams and stakeholders

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?

Operational/Corporate uniform availableAttractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus moreFree access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate familySalary packaging options availableOne ‘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!

You'll also get to enjoy:

Easy access to Sydney Olympic Park Train Station, bus services and parking facilitiesLocal eateries and childcare facilitiesSydney Olympic Park Entertainment and Sports Precinct, including Accor Stadium, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Showgrounds, and Bicentennial ParkEligible staff are invited to join the local Sydney Olympic Park Connected Membership program, at an additional cost

To embark on your RFS journey:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now' through the relevant advertisement on RFS Careers, 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):Describe a time when you supported a project, program or governance forum with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. What did you do to keep actions, records and reporting on track?Provide an example of when you supported financial, procurement, purchasing or business administration processes. How did you ensure accuracy, compliance and timely delivery?
Candidates are encouraged to prepare their applications independently to ensure they accurately reflect their skills and experience. The Rural Fire Service values authentic, original responses that reflect individual perspectives and alignment with its values and priorities. Skills, knowledge, and capability will be assessed and verified through the capability assessment process.

Please submit your application no later than 11:55pm Sunday 13th September 2026.

Important recruitment Information

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.

Vacancy Reference: R26-271

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.

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