Chief Fire Management Officer

4 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeEmergency Full time

About us

We are an emergency service agency responsible for ensuring the safety of people and property across our region through effective prevention, preparation, response, and recovery activities.

Our department encompasses fire and rescue services, disaster management, rural fire brigades, and state emergency services. We support volunteer groups providing emergency response to our communities.

Purpose of the role

This position oversees operational and organisational functions in bushfire management, supporting approximately 33,000 volunteers and rural fire brigades. These brigades provide fire management, mitigation, and response services for rural and semi-rural communities.

In addition to responding to fires, we undertake planning and preparation activities to ensure communities are well prepared for the bushfire season. Our activities include community education, hazard reduction, and mitigation efforts aimed at reducing the risk from fire to people and property.

The Chief Superintendent is responsible for timely and appropriate provision of support to volunteers and brigades, protecting and serving the community by providing operational oversight in response to large-scale rural fires and other incidents.

Location

This is a regional process with multiple vacancies across our area. Vacancies could be available in various locations including Tablelands, Townsville, Rockhampton, Maryborough, Kedron, Ipswich, and Toowoomba.

Key requirements

Mandatory requirements
- Hold a current valid Blue Card.
- Minimum C Class Driver's licence (non-restricted).

Applicants

Internal applicants must provide evidence that they are eligible for appointment in accordance with our employee award. External applicants must have suitable contemporary fire and organisational management experience within an emergency service or fire management agency.

Highly desirable requirements
- Postgraduate qualification relevant to the role and senior officer rank will be highly regarded.
- Demonstrated ability to provide operational leadership and management control of large-scale rural fire incidents.

Special requirements
- The incumbent may be a member of the Incident Control Centre or Regional Coordination Centre as directed by their supervisor.

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