Senior Advisor Leadership Development Sydney Olympic Park NSW Australia

NSW Rural Fire Service; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 119,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate uniform available

4 weeks annual leave per year

Member Assistance Program (MAP)

Salary packaging options

One 'Agreed Absence' leave day

Ongoing learning and professional dev.

Fitness Passport for staff and family

Job summary

NSW Rural Fire Service in Sydney Olympic Park seeks a Senior Advisor Leadership Development to lead and shape leadership capability across the organisation in a hybrid working environment. The role offers a 35-hour week, full-time employment, and an annual salary between $118,562 and $131,233 plus 12% superannuation.

Location: Sydney Olympic Park with hybrid/flexible arrangements; travel across NSW may be required.

Qualifications

• Advanced facilitation skills.
• Deep knowledge of leadership theory and practice.
• Educational instructional design experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop leaders to build a stronger culture of development and leadership across the organisation.
• Engage with stakeholders to design and implement leadership programs across NSW.

Skills

Facilitation

Leadership theory

Instructional design

Job description

SENIOR ADVISOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

This opportunity offers:

• Ongoing employment
• Full time role & 35 hour working week
• RFS Level 8/9
• Attractive annual salary $118,562 - $131,233 p.a. plus 12% superannuation
• Location: Sydney Olympic Park (hybrid/flexible working arrangements considered)

Looking for more information? Why not reach out to our role expert, Warwick Jones, Manager Professional Development for a confidential chat on [e-mail] .

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 passionate about developing leaders to help make the community safer? Are you willing to challenge current perceptions of leadership to build a stronger culture of development and leadership? If so, read on.........

Our Ideal Candidate:

Our ideal candidate is a skilled facilitator with genuine leadership experience. Coaching skills and experience would be desirable. Is willing to travel for work across NSW, travelling to where the work is. The ideal candidate will have the capacity to work across the various levels of the organisation, from the most senior to the most junior. this will require a deep knowledge of leadership practice and theory. Our ideal candidate would also hold:

• Advanced facilitation skills
• Deep knowledge of leadership theory and practice
• Educational instructional design experience

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?

• 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!

You'll also get to enjoy:

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

Please submit your application no later than 11:55pm Monday 16 November 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: R26-363 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. Learn more about how RFS members support communities across NSW below