Business Officer

NSW Rural Fire Service; Nelson; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

4 weeks annual leave

MAP access for members and families

Salary packaging options

One Agreed Absence leave day per month

Professional development programs

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

NSW Rural Fire Service is seeking a Business Officer to oversee business operations and administrative services that support community outcomes. You will work with diverse stakeholders, coordinate priorities, and contribute to financial and records management in a dynamic environment.

The role offers ongoing employment in a full-time, 35-hour week, with a competitive salary of $104,323–$115,110 per annum plus 12% super.

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum essential requirements for the role.
• Experience supporting business operations and administration.
• Ability to coordinate administrative and business support activities.

Responsibilities

• Support business operations and coordinating priorities.
• Provide financial and procurement support.
• Manage records and information.
• Prepare reports and correspondence for stakeholders.
• Deliver high quality customer service and problem solve.

Skills

Organised

Stakeholder engagement

Administrative support

Financial processing

Education

Not specified in ad

Tools

Procurement systems

Records management

Job description

• Attractive annual salary $104,323 - $115,110 p.a. plus 12% superannuation
• Located within the Marsden Park Industrial area, this 12 month old modern facility is close to factory outlets, Costco, Ikea, and a choice of cafe's and restaurants
• Limited free onsite car parking available

BUSINESS OFFICER

This opportunity offers:

• Ongoing employment
• Full time role & 35 hour working week
• RFS Level 6/7
• Attractive annual salary $104,323 - $115,110 p.a. plus 12% superannuation
• Located within the Marsden Park Industrial area, this 12 month old modern facility is close to factory outlets, Costco, Ikea, and a choice of cafe's and restaurants
• Limited free onsite car parking available

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:

Are you a highly organised and motivated professional who enjoys supporting business operations, coordinating priorities and working with a diverse range of stakeholders? As a Business Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of business and administrative services that support organisational success and community outcomes. You will contribute to a broad range of activities, including business coordination, financial and procurement support, records and information management, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys problem-solving and takes pride in delivering high-quality customer service. Working both independently and collaboratively, you will provide reliable support, improve business processes and help ensure operational objectives are achieved efficiently and effectively. If you are detail-oriented, adaptable and committed to delivering positive outcomes, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while supporting initiatives that strengthen the organisation and the communities it serves.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly organised and dependable professional who enjoys supporting business operations and working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders. They can effectively manage competing priorities, coordinate administrative and business support activities, and ensure tasks are completed accurately, on time and to a high standard. The successful candidate demonstrates strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to research and analyse information, prepare reports and correspondence, maintain accurate records and documentation, and provide timely advice and support to stakeholders. They are confident using systems and data to monitor activities, inform decision‑making and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. An understanding of, and appreciation for, volunteer-based community service organisations is highly desirable. The ideal candidate is committed to delivering high-quality customer service, supporting organisational objectives, maintaining effective working relationships, and contributing positively to team outcomes and operational excellence.

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 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

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: R26-335

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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