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South Australian State Emergency Service 
 Job reference: 840829 
 Location: 5035 - KESWICK 
 Job status: Ongoing 
 Eligibility: Open to EveryoneRegional Marine
Officer
ASO5 - $85,790 -
$95,413 
Full-time, 12-month
contract
Are you passionate about marine operations, emergency
preparedness and training to support emergency situations?
Do you thrive working with volunteers and partners to build
safe, capable and confident marine response teams?
We are seeking a Regional Marine Officer to play a pivotal role
in strengthening marine operational capability across SA SES and
Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) teams. This is a hands‑on, training
delivery role where your expertise will directly contribute to
safer, more effective marine emergency response across South
Australia. This position is being offered on an initial 12-month
term with a possibility of extension.
About the role 
Reporting to the Volunteer Manager, Marine Rescue and Water
Safety, as the Regional Marine Officer, you will support regional
marine readiness through the delivery of and assessment of
high-quality training, capability development and operational
preparedness.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
<ul>
 <li>delivery and assessment of high-quality marine training to
 volunteers through consistent and fit for purpose training</li>
 <li>build marine operational capability and preparedness of SA
 SES Units and VMR flotilla by supporting effective marine
 response and contributing to contingency planning and risk
 assessments</li>
 <li>fostering a confident and capable volunteer base and
 supporting volunteer engagement and retention</li>
 <li>strengthen community and partnership engagement through
 coordinated and effective communication, and</li>
 <li>ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and
 procedures and embedding continuous improvement in marine
 operational processes.</li>
</ul>
About
you 
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following:
<ul>
 <li>
values alignment: you will naturally
 embody our core values and be committed to achieving outcomes
 that advance our mission and bring our vision to life</li>
 <li>
marine operational expertise: experience
 in marine operations environments including in areas of
 compliance requirements and risk assessment</li>
 <li>
emergency operational willingness: the
 ability and willingness to assist with operational and incident
 management support roles, and</li>
 <li>
strong stakeholder engagement: the ability
 to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including
 volunteers, committees, suppliers and government agencies.</li>
</ul>
A current class C motor vehicle drivers’ licence and the
capacity and willingness to undertake regular regional travel are a
requirement for this role.
This role will also include work outside of standard
work hours, including weekend shifts, on a regular basis. Employees
who undertake this work are remunerated appropriately under the
relevant industrial instruments.
About us 
The SA SES is a volunteer-based emergency assistance and rescue
organisation providing vital support to the South Australian
community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. 
  
Each year, SA SES responds to thousands of calls for assistance,
helping to save lives and protect property across the state. Our
1800 volunteers, based in 69 units across South Australia, are
supported by a dedicated team of staff committed to the same
mission: minimising the loss of life, injuries and damage from
emergencies and natural disasters. 
  
Our vision is to be a reliable and trusted volunteer-based
organisation building safe and resilient communities. We are guided
by our core values of service, professionalism, trust, respect,
collaboration, honesty, courage and sustainability.
At SA SES, we take pride in serving with integrity, working
together to find solutions and striving for excellence in all we do
for the safety and resilience of all South Australians.
We celebrate diversity across our business and recognise the
significant benefits offered through a wide range of views,
perspectives and experiences. Fostering a workforce, of both paid
staff and volunteers, which is rich in knowledge, skills and life
and work experiences supports us in delivering on our corporate
objectives.
Why us? 
<ul>
 <li>we offer purpose-driven work that supports the preparedness
 and safety of the South Australian community,</li>
 <li>we offer an inclusive and diverse workforce that values the
 contributions and unique perspectives of all,</li>
 <li>we offer access to professional development and the
 opportunity to grow your skills while making an impact,
 and</li>
 <li>we are a supportive team of passionate and motivated
 people.</li>
</ul>
Operational duties 
As an emergency assistance and rescue service, our people
undertake duties across our routine business functions, as well as
participating in operational duties during event activations. This
provides a unique opportunity to not only use the skills and
knowledge you have in your daily occupation, but also to develop
tactical skills while being part of the emergency response.
Operational duties may be rostered across mornings, afternoons,
evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Staff who are rostered on
operational duties are remunerated appropriately and in accordance
with the relevant industrial instruments.
How to Apply 
Before applying, please review the Role Description for the
position(s) you are interested in.
Your application must include:
<ol>
 <li>a cover letter of no more than two
 pages  which outlines your
 suitability for the role and the questions outlined in the
 Application Guidelines included with this advertisement</li>
 <li>and a current CV which includes the details of at least two
 recent referees, one of which being a current line manager,
 and</li>
 <li>a completed and signed Pre-Employment Declaration
 form.</li>
</ol>
Enquiries about the role can be directed to Darryl Wright,
Acting Deputy Chief Officer via *************@eso.sa.gov.au
or on 08 8115 3***.
 
 Applications close: 16/04/2026 11:45 PM
 Attachments: - Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf 
- Recruitment - Regional Marine Officer (P10583) - Application Guidelines - February 2026.pdf 
- Role Description - SA SES - P10583 Regional Marine Officer (ASO5) - February 2026.pdf 

Flexibility Statement
 The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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South Australian State Emergency Service
 Job reference: 840829 
 Location: 5035 - KESWICK
 Job status: Ongoing
 Eligibility: Open to EveryoneRegional Marine
Officer
ASO5 - $85,790 -
$95,413 
Full-time, 12-month
contract
Are you passionate about marine operations, emergency
preparedness and training to support emergency situations?

Regional Marine Officer

Full time

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