Job Description

Manager Leadership Development

• Temporary Full Time (12-month secondment opportunity)
• Clerk 11/12 package up to $202,166.18 pa. Package includes salary ($154,231.00 to $178,369.00 pa), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Greenacre location + flexible working arrangements

About the role

Are you passionate about developing leaders and shaping organisational capability?

This is an exciting opportunity to manage Fire and Rescue NSW's Leadership Development function and shape how leaders are developed across the organisation.

As Manager Leadership Development, you will lead a small team responsible for designing, delivering and evaluating leadership development strategies, frameworks, programs and initiatives that strengthen leadership capability and support our leaders to perform at their best.

What you'll do

• Lead the development and implementation of leadership development strategies, frameworks and programs across FRNSW.
• Lead and develop a small team responsible for designing and facilitating workshops, coaching leaders and delivering leadership capability uplift initiatives.
• Use workforce data, stakeholder insights and contemporary leadership practices to identify current and future capability needs.
• Partner with senior leaders to design and embed leadership initiatives that improve leadership effectiveness and organisational performance.
• Evaluate leadership initiatives and use evidence and data to continuously improve outcomes.

About you

• You have extensive experience designing, implementing and evaluating leadership development strategies, programs and initiatives in a complex environment.
• You are a confident communicator and facilitator who enjoys facilitating learning and developing leaders at all levels.
• You build strong relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders to influence outcomes and drive change.
• You enjoy leading and developing others to build a high-performing team.
• You are passionate about leadership development and committed to delivering evidence-based solutions that make a difference.

Essential requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent industry experience in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Leadership Development, Adult Education or a related discipline.
• Current unrestricted NSW Driver Licence and/or demonstrated ability to travel in accordance with position requirements.

For more detailed information on the role, please view the

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Corinne Ayrton, Manager Workforce Planning & Analytics on 0409 807 124.

About us

FRNSW is one of the world's largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW. We are prepared for anything, helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Visit our Careers Page to learn more about Fire and Rescue NSW.

What we offer

• Work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
• Modern buildings and facilities with activity-based working
• Free on-site gym and parking
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate
• Study assistance for approved courses
• Ongoing training and development

Our commitment to diversity

Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.

We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.

If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@fire.nsw.gov.au

How to apply

To be considered for this role, please provide:

• A cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience (maximum 2 pages).
• An up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages).

Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/how-to-apply/writing-your-application

Applications close: 11:55pm Monday 3rd August 2026

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.