ACTSES Learning and Development Coordinator

Do you have a passion for supporting emergency services volunteers who help our community in their time of need? The ACT State Emergency Service (ACTSES) is seeking a proactive, motivated, and skilled learning and development professional to deliver and co-ordinate ACT SES learning and development programs for our volunteer workforce. As the ACT community’s trusted team for emergency management, individuals applying for this role will champion the values of teamwork and accountability, embracing and contributing to a culture of inclusion that values each person’s unique contributions. These core values guide the ESA and the ACTSES on their mission to provide nation-leading emergency management for a safer ACT.

This role will work collaboratively with the Volunteer Membership Team and our front-line volunteers to deliver services and training to our vital SES volunteer workforce. This role will plan, develop, and assist delivery of quality training materials using a variety of mediums; this includes managing the assessment validation process for the ACTSES. You will also identify current and future training needs to ensure operational capability; and have a clear understanding of compliance with VET and legislative obligations. As a member of the SES headquarters team, the Learning and Development coordinator is key in ensuring training opportunities recognise the values of our volunteer members.

The successful candidate will also represent the ACTSES at forums, meetings and on working groups as required, building, and maintaining effective relationships with a multitude of internal and external stakeholders.

This position will also be utilised as required in incident management activities under the Australian Inter-agency Incident Management System (AIIMS) during operations in support of the ACTSES’s core activities and in support of all services across ACTESA.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.



Eligibility/Other requirements:

Certificate IV or qualifications in Training and Assessment is highly desirable.
Background in working or volunteering in an emergency services organisation is highly desirable.
Qualifications and/or experience in a field relating to emergency management are desirable.
Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) - Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au).
Background and Security clearance checks will be conducted including National Police Records Check.
Minimum ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence is essential.
Willingness to assist in supporting operational responses to emergency incidents including outside of normal working hours.
Work after hours and on weekends, including attending meetings, local Unit visits, and through periods of heightened operational response.
Participation as Duty Officer may be required if the holder of the position has the needed background knowledge and skills needed to perform the duty role.


Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. This position is required to work after hours and at weekends, including attending meetings, supporting training, SES Unit visits, through periods of operational response, and participation as Duty Officer on a rotating roster.