Rescue Capability and Development Manager

**Rescue Capability and Development Manager**

**Total remuneration package**:A competitive NGO salary package, with access to Not-For-Profit (NFP) salary packaging benefits.

**Lead Rescue Capability for one of NSWs most trusted volunteer agencies**

VRA Rescue NSW is a 24/7 volunteer-based emergency service with a proud legacy of protecting communities across regional and rural New South Wales. Our squads deliver specialist rescue services including Road Crash Rescue, General Land Rescue, Vertical Rescue, Flood Rescue, Search and Rescue (including SAR Dogs), Cave Rescue, and Emergency Communications.

We are seeking a Rescue Capability and Development Manager to take a lead role in shaping the future of operational readiness and training across our organisation. This is a strategic, hands-on role that will oversee the design, delivery, and evaluation of capability-building programs to ensure our volunteers are always prepared to respond safely, effectively and professionally.

**What you'll be doing**
- Drive state-wide rescue capability programs that align with national and state emergency service priorities.
- Lead the development and implementation of operational frameworks, training, and specialist programs.
- Identify emerging trends, technologies, and capability gaps to support continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with internal teams, government agencies, and emergency service partners.
- Ensure compliance with all rescue accreditation, WHS, and operational standards.

**What we are looking For**

**Essential criteria**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Emergency Management.
- Australasian Inter-Service Incident Management System (AIIMS) Course or equivalent.
- Minimum 10 years experience in emergency services, with significant experience in rescue operations.
- Demonstrated experience in effectively building, developing, and leading teams, including managing professional development.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven experience in project management.
- Intimate knowledge of the workings of emergency services and emergency management committees, including applied knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, protocols, and procedures.
- Detailed knowledge of VRA Rescue NSW roles and responsibilities.
- Demonstrated experience in a volunteer-based emergency services organisation.
- Willingness and ability to travel.
- Unrestricted Class C or higher drivers licence.

**Desirable**:

- Degree level qualification in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Project Management or a related discipline.

**Why join VRA Rescue NSW?**
- Influence strategy and drive innovation across specialist rescue disciplines.
- Work with passionate, highly skilled volunteers across the state.
- Be part of a purpose-led organisation that saves lives across regional NSW.
- Support and empower an exceptional and expanding force of 1,300+ volunteers across 40 locations, driving life-saving results across NSW.
- Directly contribute to the advancement of rural and regional resilience.
- Access to professional development, salary packaging and a fleet vehicle.
- Join a leadership team that values respect, transparency and service.
- Enjoy hybrid work arrangements and access to NFP salary packaging.

**How to apply**

Ready to make a difference?
- A cover letter outlining how you meet the experience and essential requirements for the role.
- A detailed CV.

**Applications close**:Monday 11 August 2025

**We welcome all applicants**

Pay: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Salary packaging

Licence/Certification:

- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Application Deadline: 11/08/2025