Strategic Emergency Management Policy Lead

Transport for NSW

Sydney

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

2 days ago
Be an early applicant

Get a reply from this employer

Your resume and cover letter, tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Job summary

Transport for NSW seeks an analytical and strategic thinker to shape emergency management policies and readiness plans. You will lead policy development, research, and evidence-based analysis to support preparedness across NSW, collaborating with government and external partners.

The role emphasizes translating complex information into practical guidance, contributing to policy lifecycle from research through to implementation, and mobilising for security and crisis incidents in a 24/7 operating

Qualifications

  • Analytical thinking and strategic problem-solving in policy contexts.
  • Experience contributing to the policy lifecycle from research to implementation.
  • Ability to translate complex information into clear evidence-based advice.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and continuously improve emergency management policies, strategies and plans through research, evidence, critical analysis and review of emerging risks.
  • Provide clear, evidence-based advice, recommendations and briefing materials to support decision-making and preparedness outcomes.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather information, share expertise and contribute to coordinated emergency management policy and planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking
Strategic thinking
Policy development
Stakeholder engagement
Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Transport for NSW seeks an analytical and strategic thinker to shape emergency management policies and readiness plans. You will lead policy development, research, and evidence-based analysis to support preparedness across NSW, collaborating with government and external partners.

The role emphasizes translating complex information into practical guidance, contributing to policy lifecycle from research through to implementation, and mobilising for security and crisis incidents in a 24/7 operating

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Strategic Crisis & Emergency Readiness Lead
Strategic Crisis & Emergency Readiness Lead

Transport for NSW • Wollongong City Council

On-site
AUD 142,000 - 159,000
Emergency Management Specialist
Emergency Management Specialist

Transport for NSW • Sydney

On-site
AUD 120,000 - 160,000
Flexible work options
Strategic Crisis & Emergency Lead – Hybrid NSW
Strategic Crisis & Emergency Lead – Hybrid NSW

Publicroles • Wollongong City Council

Hybrid
AUD 142,000 - 159,000
Senior Policy Advisor, Emergency Management and Policy
Senior Policy Advisor, Emergency Management and Policy

NSW Department of Customer Service • Sydney

Hybrid
AUD 121,000 - 148,000
Hybrid Planning and Research Officer – Emergency Risk
Hybrid Planning and Research Officer – Emergency Risk

NSW State Emergency Service • Sydney

Hybrid
AUD 103,000 - 114,000
35-hour week
Hybrid work environment
Salary range AUD 102,936–113,579
Planning & Research Officer — Hybrid Role in NSW Emergency Risk
Planning & Research Officer — Hybrid Role in NSW Emergency Risk

NSW State Emergency Service • Newcastle-Maitland

Hybrid
AUD 103,000 - 114,000
35-hour work week
Hybrid work environment
Mental Health & Wellbeing programs
+3
Emergency Planning & Research Analyst (Hybrid)
Emergency Planning & Research Analyst (Hybrid)

NSW State Emergency Service • Wagga Wagga

Hybrid
AUD 103,000 - 114,000
35-hour work week
Hybrid work environment
Leave entitlements
+5
Crisis & Emergency Management Specialist
Crisis & Emergency Management Specialist

Transport for NSW • Wollongong City Council

On-site
AUD 142,000 - 159,000
Emergency Management Specialist - Hybrid Role (NSW)
Emergency Management Specialist - Hybrid Role (NSW)

Publicroles • Sydney

Hybrid
AUD 142,000 - 159,000
Planning and Research Officer: Hybrid Role in NSW Emergency Risk
Planning and Research Officer: Hybrid Role in NSW Emergency Risk

NSW State Emergency Service • Goonellabah

Hybrid
AUD 103,000 - 114,000
35-hour work week
Hybrid work environment
12% superannuation and leave loading
+1
Top locations