Regional Fire Service Leader

Company Overview

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The Queensland Government's Rural Fire Service is committed to building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Our team of dedicated professionals works tirelessly to ensure the safety of staff, volunteers, and the community through enabling infrastructure, suitable procedural and process documentation, and capability development.

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Job Description

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As a Regional Fire Service Leader, you will be responsible for leading and managing a range of operational and organisational functions primarily directed at supporting approximately 33,000 volunteers and rural fire brigades. These brigades provide fire management, mitigation, and response services for rural and semi-rural communities and some urban fringe areas across the state.

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Key Responsibilities

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You will be responsible for:

Developing and implementing strategies to improve service delivery and organisational capabilities in line with government priorities
Providing operational management control of large-scale rural fire incidents
Managing a diverse workforce incorporating volunteers, where strategic oversight and coordination has been utilised to assist with the continuity of service delivery and development of operational teams
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Qualifications and Experience

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To be successful in this role, you will require:

Contemporary fire and organisational management experience within an emergency service or fire management agency
An undergraduate qualification relevant to the role and senior officer rank
Demonstrated ability and understanding of best practice policies and procedures when managing a diverse workforce incorporating volunteers
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Benefits

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We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes human rights. As a member of our team, you will have opportunities to develop your skills and career while making a meaningful contribution to the community.