Jeff Butler

Jeff Butler serves as the Unit Commander of the Inland Capability Unit at the New South Wales State Emergency Service (NSW SES). He has a significant background in emergency management, having previously held the role of Deputy Unit Commander (Operations) within the same unit since July 2022. His experience spans over ten years in emergency management organizations, both as a staff member and a volunteer, and he is a registered Level 2 Incident Controller under the Emergency Management Professionalisation Scheme.12

Butler's career includes leadership roles in various emergency services, such as acting as the Chief Officer for the ACT State Emergency Service, where he focused on building capacity for storm and flood responses and implementing community education programs.1 He has also been involved in operational management and senior leadership roles within the National security sector, managing programs with budgets up to $100 million.1

In addition to his emergency management expertise, Butler has a strong background in ICT project management, having successfully led complex telecommunications and IT projects in both public and private sectors.1 His commitment to improving service delivery and organizational outcomes is evident through his efforts in cultural reform and community engagement initiatives.1