Stepping Into Internship Program - Position DescriptionThe Australian Network on Disability’s Stepping Into program is a paid internship scheme that matches talented university students with disability with roles in leading Australian businesses.

Position Title

NSW Rural Fire Service - Program Support Intern

Location

Sydney

Position Duration

Minimum of 152 hours – 4 weeks if worked full time

Position Overview

Membership and Strategic Services

This position is part of a NSW Public Service Commission program to provide students with disability an introduction to the public sector. It is a fantastic way to launch your career in the public service. The internship will comprise of 2 parts - (1) commence in Summer 20/21 and (2) return in Winter 2021 to complete the internship.

Candidates must be currently studying in their penultimate year of a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree with an Australian University (must be due to graduate in either Sem 1 or Sem 2 of 2021).

Agency Overview

For over 100 years the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has been a significant part of the history and landscape of NSW and is widely acknowledged as the largest volunteer fire service in the world. The agency strives to provide a world standard of excellence in the provision of a community based fire and emergency service through training, community education, prevention and operational capability.

Fighting fires and protecting the community from emergencies is the most visible aspect of the NSW RFS. The Service also has many responsibilities as the lead agency for bush fire management and mitigation in NSW. Working closely with other agencies, the NSW RFS responds to a range of emergencies including structure fires, motor vehicle accidents and storms that occur within rural fire districts.

The NSW Rural Fire Service is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and those with a disability.

Level 3, 80 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (02) 8270 9200 www.and.org.au

Working with us will give you the opportunity to be part of a highly regarded emergency service, where supporting the local community is at the forefront of our business strategy.

For more information go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

Key purpose of the placement

The Program Support Intern will work across both our Membership and Strategic, and Finance and Executive Directorates to support the delivery of programs to progress our strategic priorities in membership capability, program management, and business intelligence.

While the role will work across business units, the focus will be on workforce planning, data analysis and insights, and program management. You will be involved in change management projects and initiatives to support our people through organisational change.

Tasks to be undertaken by the intern

Assist with the collection and management of data to support people and business analytics and insights.

Work as part of a team to collect and analyse data and provide routine reports to identify trends and inform future decision making and planning.

Support the administration of programs including status reporting and program implementation monitoring.

Contribute to the design of programs, administrative support and coordination and researching appropriate solutions.

Ideal Degree/Discipline

HR/Psychology/Business/Change Management

Eligibility Requirements

Second last or final year of a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree

Permanent residents and Australian citizens only

Identify as having disability

Candidates may be required to undergo a background check security clearance

Apply Here

www.tfaforms.com/420924

Contact the AND Programs Team at applications@and.org.au or 1300 363 645 for further information.

Please be aware that all Stepping Into internships are paid placements. The employing organisation will pay the intern’s pro rata salary for the internship period (including

superannuation) at a rate commensurate with the duties performed and abiding by Fair Work standards.