Director State Operations

2 weeks ago


City Of Parramatta Council, Australia Nsw Rural Fire Service Full time
About the Opportunity
The RFS is a global leader in fire and emergency services.
This is an outstanding opportunity to lead the State Operations function for the world's largest volunteer fire service.
The RFS is a purpose-driven organization, supporting approx.
70,000 dedicated volunteers to protect their communities.

We work proactively to prepare for, prevent and protect our citizens from the impact of bush fire and other emergencies.

When you join the RFS, you know you are part of something special, with a true ethos of delivering for our community and working collaboratively to improve outcomes.

The Director State Operations drives the strategic delivery of operational initiatives and oversees emergency response, manages business operations, and prepares the RFS for the future.

The State Operations team supports RFS operational capabilities to protect the community and our environment by minimizing the impact of fire and other emergencies.

Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner Field Operations, the Director State Operations will be responsible for:

Providing strategic and operational expertise during fire season, ensuring optimal allocation of resources throughout;
Ensuring the RFS is adequately prepared to address the operational challenges of fire season, in collaboration with your colleagues and partner agencies;
Ensuring professional currency with global best practice in emergency services settings;
Proactively anticipating present and future requirements to deliver a globally recognized level of operational proficiency;
Extending the operational capability beyond firefighting to support other agencies and jurisdictions, in line with RFS strategic intent; and
Leading a diverse team, providing comprehensive support for the RFS firefighting responsibilities throughout NSW.

Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a challenging and rapidly evolving environment.
Working with us provides an opportunity to use innovative strategies to make a big difference to our community.

The ideal candidate should:
Have depth and strength of experience in emergency management;
Understand and appreciate the complexities of a volunteer organization;
Be comfortable working in a multi-agency environment in high-pressure situations;
Be confident to engage with diverse audiences about complex issues; and
Thrive as a leader in a fast-paced emergency management environment.

To be eligible for consideration for this role, you must have:

Significant emergency management leadership experience at a senior level
A Degree in a relevant discipline (Management, Emergency Management)

Note:
As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements.
If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting.
About the NSW RFS

If you're interested in joining the NSW RFS:
A cover letter addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity;
A resume including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number)

Recruitment Information:

We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal people, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Learn more about how NSW RFS members support communities across NSW below

Vacancy Reference:
R24/070

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