Crisis & Emergency Readiness Specialist — Flexible Options

Transport for NSW; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Crisis & Emergency Management Specialist to strengthen preparedness and response across the transport network. You will translate emergency management plans into practical arrangements, support operational teams and coordinate multi‑agency activities to enable timely and effective responses.

You will contribute to preparedness and recovery by applying lessons from incidents and exercises, while maintaining strong relationships with emergency services, councils

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting emergency management plans into practical arrangements.
• Experience coordinating emergency management committees and multi‑agency planning.
• Ability to prepare clear written advice, briefings and operational guidance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain hazard-specific crisis and emergency management plans, procedures and operational response arrangements for the transport network.
• Coordinate Transport's participation in Local and Regional Emergency Management Committees and Bush Fire Management Committees, including representation and follow-up.
• Prepare clear, accurate and practical written advice, briefings and guidance on complex emergency management matters.
• Build strong working relationships with operational teams, emergency services, councils and partner agencies to ensure understanding of risks and requirements.
• Support the coordination of Transport activities during emergencies and major incidents, including deployment to Emergency Operations Centres and providing specialist advice.
• Contribute to preparedness, response and recovery activities using lessons from incidents and exercises.

Skills

Emergency management

Incident management

Transport operations

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Transport for NSW is seeking a Crisis & Emergency Management Specialist to strengthen preparedness and response across the transport network. You will translate emergency management plans into practical arrangements, support operational teams and coordinate multi‑agency activities to enable timely and effective responses.

You will contribute to preparedness and recovery by applying lessons from incidents and exercises, while maintaining strong relationships with emergency services, councils