Defence Emergency Response Manager

7 days ago


Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia beBeeRiskManager Full time $120,000 - $150,000

About Ventia has been omitted for the new company name, as it does not exist in this version.
One of the largest essential services providers in Australia and New Zealand, we provide maintenance and support services to clients within Defence, Social Infrastructure, Housing & Communities, Local Government and Critical Infrastructure sectors.
We operate the largest private firefighting businesses in Australia.
This includes fire response (aviation and structural), fire and rescue, and medic first response support and fire station watch room services.
The Role

Ventia is seeking a Fire Capability Manager to oversee Oakey station.
Services span firefighting, rescue and emergency response.
The Fire Capability Manager will provide leadership to ensure successful deployment of personnel, equipment, planning and stakeholder engagement to ensure Defence capability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensures station teams maintain a high standard of operational preparedness that ensures the immediate response to and successful management of all contracted emergency scenarios.
  • Accountable for resource allocation, including personnel, fleet, equipment, and training, to meet contract and financial objectives.
  • Successfully foster an inclusive working environment by leading employee engagement and driving service excellence.
  • Build relationship with Defence Service Personnel, SEG Leadership and Base Community including Industry partners to raise the profile of our Fire and Rescue service.
  • Lead our 'safety and health above all else' promise by driving safety, environment & health outcomes by role modelling our behaviours and leading a culture of compliance.
  • Contribute to redefining service excellence by developing a world-class emergency response service.

About You

Desirable skills include experience in emergency management in a dynamic, high-risk operating environment and Graduate or Post Graduate qualification in Business Management. A background in complex service delivery across a geographically dispersed and/or multi-agency operation with a large workforce is also advantageous.



  • Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia beBeeFirecommunications Full time $90,000 - $120,000

    Job OverviewThe Queensland Fire Department is seeking a highly skilled professional to fill the role of Fire Communications Officer in Toowoomba, Queensland.This position requires strong communication and leadership abilities, as well as the capacity to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.The successful candidate will be trained in...


  • Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia beBeedispatcher Full time $59,999 - $99,999

    Job OverviewThe Emergency Medical Dispatcher is an operational role that works collaboratively with teams to provide essential pre-arrival advice and coordinate patient transport movements.Key ResponsibilitiesReceive emergency calls and provide critical information to callers.Dispatch resources and facilitate patient transport within the community.Essential...


  • Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia beBeeDisaster Full time $98,765 - $123,456

    Emergency Management ExpertiseThe primary responsibility of the Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Manager is to ensure the effectiveness of our organizational resilience.This involves collaborating with key stakeholders to develop and maintain Business Impact Analyses and Business Continuity Plans, ensuring they are robust and aligned with strategic...


  • Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia beBeeDispatcher Full time $78,999 - $104,220

    Job Overview">The Emergency Medical Dispatcher is a vital role within the ambulance service that requires effective collaboration with the operations centre team and other healthcare providers to ensure efficient emergency response.">About This Role">This role involves receiving emergency calls, providing pre-arrival advice, dispatching resources and...


  • Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia beBeeEmergency Full time $86,364 - $96,920

    Job SummaryThe Fire Communications Centre is responsible for emergency call taking, dispatching on-scene communications, coordinating and managing resources. Staff are trained in incident management systems, hazardous materials and technical rescue operations, attend training exercises and can be deployed nationally and internationally.Key...


  • Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia beBeeCapability Full time $160,000 - $180,000

    Fire Capability LeaderJob Summary:Oversight of operational preparedness is required to ensure immediate response and successful management of contracted emergency scenarios. Leadership is essential in ensuring Defence capability through effective planning and stakeholder engagement.Accountable for resource allocation, including personnel, fleet, equipment,...


  • Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia beBeefirecommunications Full time $95,600 - $108,200

    Fire Communications Officer RoleThis role is responsible for emergency call taking, dispatching on-scene communications, coordinating and managing resources. The successful applicant will work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, providing critical support to emergency services and the community.Assess the risks associated with a situation and the...


  • Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia beBeeEmergencyCoordinator Full time $60,000 - $80,000

    Emergency Response CoordinatorWe are seeking a skilled Emergency Response Coordinator to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference in emergency response and crisis management.About the RoleThis role involves working in a dynamic environment, responding to emergencies, and coordinating resources to ensure...


  • Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Ventia Full time

    About VentiaVentia is one of the largest essential services providers in Australia and New Zealand, providing maintenance and support services to clients within the Defence, Social Infrastructure, Housing & Communities, Local Government and Critical Infrastructure sectors.Ventia operates the largest private firefighting businesses in Australia. This includes...


  • Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Ventia Full time

    About VentiaVentia is one of the largest essential services providers in Australia and New Zealand, providing maintenance and support services to clients within the Defence, Social Infrastructure, Housing & Communities, Local Government and Critical Infrastructure sectors.Ventia operates the largest private firefighting businesses in Australia.This includes...