• Full time | Fixed Term | Canberra| SES Band 1 
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. 

About the organisation

The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) is a progressive organisation that prioritises its people and is responsible for emergency management and related support arrangements in the Territory. The ESA Commissioner is responsible for the strategic direction and management of the Agency and four operational emergency services, achieving this with an executive team that is creative, innovative and aligned. The ESA’s vision is to have a fair, safe and peaceful community in the ACT where people’s rights and interests are respected and protected.

About the Branch

The ESA Corporate Services portfolio encompasses specialist functions essential to the delivery of support for our emergency services including:

• Finance & Reporting
• Governance & Policy
• Procurement
• People & Culture
• Health, Safety & Wellbeing
• Project Management Office

About the role

Reporting to the ESA Commissioner, the Assistant Commissioner/EBM - Corporate ensures the delivery of corporate functions to support the operational emergency services of ESA to meet the legislative requirements contained within the Emergencies ACT 2004. This role will be responsible for providing high level advice to the ESA Commissioner and Executive Group and functional management relevant to the scope of the portfolio.

For a full description of the role, please contact Megan Ingram at [email protected] using the subject line: Assistant Commissioner / EBM, Corporate - The ACT Emergency Services Agency enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About you

You will have a track record of experience in executive leadership and an appetite for reform. Your experience will encompass responsibility in setting branch or organisational strategic direction and providing guidance to the functional units of your portfolio. You understand how to navigate and lead through complex portfolios and get the best out of your branch. You will have extensive knowledge and understanding across the corporate functions and understand how to relate this to the government context. You will have experience motivating and developing people, valuing diversity, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage with senior stakeholders on complex issues. Having knowledge of the emergency services sector would be an advantage.

Key Requirements

1. Demonstrated executive experience leading corporate functions across a large and complex portfolio.
2. Demonstrated ability to motivate, develop, and lead a diverse team with a proven commitment to valuing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment.
3. Strong track record of developing organisational capability to achieve results.
4. Proven experience in effectively engaging across different levels of government, with the ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships.
5. Demonstrated commitment to improving community and an ability to deliver on improved service outcomes.
6. High level communication skills and a strong ability to influence effectively.

What we can offer you

• Career Growth, recognition, flexibility and wellbeing
• Inclusion Programs
• Opportunity to make an impact
• A SES Band 1 Appointment

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted via the link below and include the following:

• Current CV – maximum of three pages
• A two-page pitch connecting your capabilities with the key requirements of the position.

Late submissions will not be accepted without prior approval from Pipeline Talent.

How to get more information

For further information on the position, please contact Pipeline Talent via phone or email for a confidential discussion.

Megan Ingram

Senior Recruitment Consultant

[email protected] | [email protected]

M 0419 599 251| PH 02 8001 6603