NEMA Assistant Director, Projects Team

Job Req ID

NEMA - 139677

Location

ACT 

 Employment Type

Ongoing, Full-time 

Classification

Executive Level 1 - $121,794.00 and $138,811.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Contact Officer

Christine Hezkial on 02 5127 7451 or christine.hezkial@nema.gov.au  

Office Arrangements

Flexible  - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.
 

Applications close on 21/10/2025 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill 1 immediate position.

Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA.
 

About the National Emergency Management Agency:

The National Emergency Management Agency's work has a real impact on the lives of Australians, particularly those living in rural and regional areas.

The National Emergency Management Agency's guiding principle is “Locally led, locally understood and locally implemented” and we bring together local communities, government, non-government and key industry representatives to support disaster recovery and resilience across the country.

Your work will help people who are recovering from natural disasters and prepare them for the future.

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was established on 1 September 2022 as a single, accountable Commonwealth authority that delivers a whole-of-nation approach to reducing disaster risk, planning, preparing for, responding to and recovering from all hazards across the emergency management continuum. 

NEMA works closely with states and territories to deliver the best outcome for communities across Australia. To help communities respond and recover, while preparing Australia for future emergencies, we:

• Fund programs and initiatives, big and small, that help communities in times of emergency, as well as to recover and prepare, including through disaster recovery funding and the Disaster Ready Fund to help reduce the risk and impact of disasters
• Have officers located across Australia, working in partnership with states and territories to support disaster-affected communities to collectively build resilience, reduce risk and harm, and effectively respond to and recover from disasters
• Provide national leadership to share knowledge, situational awareness, and trends in disaster efforts to inform, guide and shape the national picture and decision making at the Commonwealth, state and local Government level – including through policy development and strategy to improve risk reduction, resilience and recovery
• Provide round-the-clock all-hazards monitoring and operational coordination for domestic and international emergencies, including supply chain disruptions, critical infrastructure outages, biosecurity risks and widespread cyber attacks, and through supporting preparedness and response activities, including through the operationalisation of the Australian Government Crisis Management Framework.

Overview of the Branch and Section:

National Crisis Operations Branch (NCOB) monitors, reports and advises on emerging or current all hazard events and enables national coordination to ensure domestic and international responses to crises that are timely and effective. These functions support NEMA Crisis Coordination Teams to prepare for and respond to nationally significant events through the activation of National Plans and coordination of Australian Government non-financial assistance. The Australian Government National Situation Room sits with the branch. NCOB offers challenging and diverse careers that support our national security and the protection of our community.

The Australian Government National Situation Room (NSR), National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), is the Australian Government's 24/7 crisis management information and whole-of-government coordination facility. The NSR is responsible for the National Security Hotline (NSH) and providing whole-of-government all-hazards monitoring, situational awareness, impact analysis and decision support for domestic and international events affecting Australia or Australian interests. Information products produced and coordinated through the NSR are distributed throughout the Australian Government, state and territory agencies and key industry partners.  These functions support NEMA Crisis Coordination Teams to prepare for and respond to nationally significant events through the activation of National Plans and coordination of Australian Government non-financial assistance. The Australian Government National Situation Room (NSR) sits with the NCOB.

About the role:

The Project team provides a branch support function to the National Situation Room (NSR), including the National Security Hotline (NSH), through a variety of initiatives and uplift projects.  There is a focus on analysis and organisation of data, critical thinking and the ability to provide administrative support within a fast paced, evolving and dynamic environment.

This role is responsible for planning, executing and overseeing data related projects such as National Joint Common Operating Picture (NJCOP) and Delphi to ensure they are delivered and completed on time, within scope and within budget. This role involves coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, managing project timelines and liaising with other areas of NEMA to deliver projects that are essential to the delivery of emergency management. This role will need to communicate project updates to key stakeholders and leadership. At times staff within NEMA may be required to work outside of standard business hours, particularly during the high-risk weather season.

Our ideal candidate:

Our ideal candidate is a strategic and solutions-focused professional with proven experience in team leadership, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement. They excel in navigating complex challenges, communicating with clarity and confidence, and driving results through effective risk management and mitigation. With strong written and verbal communication skills, they bring a collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to managing projects and leading teams to success.

We encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age people and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential.

Specific duties/responsibilities:

• Liaise with the Director, Capability and Readiness to drive the team’s work and ensure collaboration across the Branch and wider NEMA
• Lead team project work for the sections three key projects
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for all projects for the Branch
• Assist the Director of the section in preparation of briefs, input into submissions and feedback on policies and procedures
• Assist with secure communications
• Manage all key projects for the Branch and coordinating staff resources
• Liaise with the Director, Capability and Readiness to drive the team’s work and ensure collaboration across the Branch and wider NEMA.

Role requirements/qualifications:

• Behaviours to align with the APS Code of Conduct, NEMA Values and NEMA Behaviours
• To ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety legislation
• Team management and leadership
• Project management and coordination
• Complex problem solving
• Stakeholder management
• High level of written and verbal communication skills
• Risk management and mitigation skills.

Applicant response:

As part of your application, you will be required to prepare a one page response document (minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format), which you will upload in the next section. 

Please ensure you read the instructions carefully, noting failure to address identified requirements may lead to your application being deemed ineligible.

Please prepare a one-page Applicant Response in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

• How your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role
• Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
• Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

How to apply:

Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level Standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership System information relevant to the classification. You are required to submit your application in the online recruitment system (ourPeople).

As part of your application, you will need to provide:

• Your CV
• Your Applicant Response document
• Details of two referees
• Include your full name and the Requisition Number - 139677 in the footer of any documents being uploaded.

Eligibility and Specific Conditions of Employment

To be eligible to work with the NEMA you must:

• Be an Australian Citizen
• Fulfil the Agency's minimum requirements by satisfactorily answering all screening questions during the application process and successfully undergo a National Police Check
• Obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (AGSVA) security clearance
• Satisfy a probation period (if applicable)
• Undergo a health assessment (if applicable).
   

Technical Assistance

If you are experiencing problems submitting your application online, please email the nature of the issues you are experiencing to Recruitment (recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au) including screen captures if necessary. A response will be sent during business hours.

Notes

Remuneration: The Agency offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.

If you have identified as having a disability, please indicate whether you require any support throughout the selection process. For further information please contact Recruitment: recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au.