
Executive Manager
7 days ago
Purpose of specific work area and position
The Training and Capability Branch leads an agile volunteer and staff development framework, coupled with delivery of strategic planning and innovative capability enhancement initiatives, to promote service delivery excellence. The Training and Development unit comprising of operational and non-operational staff within four teams - staff development, volunteer training development, volunteer training delivery, and resource development oversees the operationalisation of a coordinated response to volunteer training and staff development.
Reporting to the Assistant Chief Officer, you will support and enhance the experience of volunteers through the development, implementation and delivery of programs and frameworks to support best practice operational training for RFSQ volunteers and staff. You will lead and manage the functions of the team and will work closely with internal and external stakeholders as well as Operational Training Manager/s in the Districts and Planning and Performance Manager/s in regions. You will contribute to the development of innovative learning programs and products suitable for both volunteer and staff learners, with a focus on the development of fit-for-purpose flexible learning strategies, self-directed learning, eLearning, and distance learning, to build capability and enhance regional operations and service delivery.
Mandatory requirements
- Must meet the mandatory requirements as outlined in the generic Superintendent role description.
Highly desirable requirements
- Can demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders from rural and remote communities.
- Knowledge and experience and/or qualifications in vocational education and training.
Primary duties
This Role Specification Statement appends to the generic RFSQ Superintendent role description (key accountabilities and capabilities), and provides clarity on the duties of this role, and will see you lead by example and model QFD values and behaviours in the delivery of the responsibilities of the role, which includes:
- Lead development of the volunteer training strategy to operationalise the Rural Fire Development Framework and oversee the coordination of evaluation and assurance activities.
- Ensure volunteer training frameworks and curriculum are fit-for-purpose, and the execution of volunteer training delivery programs is sufficient to increase bushfire management and operations response capability across the state.
- Provide strategic expertise in the evolution of staff development frameworks and products and the execution of staff development programs, to enhance bushfire management and capability uplift across the state.
- Review and finalise annual training and capability plans to ensure training requirements across the state are met and aligned with broader organisational priorities.
- Oversee the development, roll-out and evaluation of the suitability of assurance, compliance and evaluation frameworks for volunteer training and staff development.
- Consult and negotiate with other public-sector agencies and private sector providers and within QFD in the development, accreditation, brokerage and delivery of member development programs which meet National Training requirements.
- Provide strategic advice, support and recommendations to senior executives relating to Rural Fire Service training and development and promote best practice to influence decision making.
Additional information
- Applicants most suitable for the role will hold the rank of substantive Superintendent, RFSQ however Inspectors (FSINS) with the appropriate skills and knowledge are encouraged to apply.
- Volunteers and external parties with appropriate skills are highly encouraged to apply, noting that they may be asked to provide additional information to satisfy internal policies.
- Have a proven commitment to maintaining bushfire competencies and operating in a regional team environment.
- Incumbents may be required to travel and work within their area of responsibility and may also be required to undertake intrastate and/or interstate deployment and travel.
- This is a day work position yet may require flexible hours of work to meet functional demands, including working at night on weekends as part of the role.
- Incumbents appointed to this position will participate in a personal professional development programme developed in conjunction with their supervisor.
- Incumbents must have proven commitment to maintaining competencies and operating in a team environment.
- Those appointed to a role within the QDMA (Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements) framework will undertake appropriate regularly training, to maintain your role within RFSQ as a member of any QDMA appointed position.
**Note**: Where there is a conflict between the Role Description and the Role Specification Statement, the Role Description will prevail.This work is licensed under a Creative Common
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