capability coordinator

South Australian State Emergency Service

Job reference: 698892

Location: KESWICK

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the role:

The SA State Emergency Service (SASES) is seeking a motivated and outcomes-driven individual to take on the role of Capability Coordinator for an initial 12-month appointment.

This role is responsible for leading and coordinating the Search and Rescue capability portfolio, including areas such as Rescue Operations, Shoring, Urban Search and Rescue (USAR), and Confined Space. You will play a key role in developing and delivering safe, effective, and timely rescue capability across the organisation. In this role, you'll shape and deliver the capability by driving training, doctrine, equipment, and safety standards. You'll work with volunteers and staff to build trainer/assessor capacity, support skills development, and ensure our people are ready to respond when communities need us most.

If you're outcomes-driven, collaborative, and passionate about strengthening emergency response, this is your chance to make a real impact

Primary Purpose:

The position leads and coordinates the development and delivery of service capabilities relevant to the position portfolio. The position will:

• Undertake capability needs analysis with reference to the organisation's Capability Management Framework, as well as community risk profiles and incident response rates
• Work closely with relevant stakeholders in development, coordination and maintenance of the Capability, including relevant doctrine, risk management, safety standards, equipment and systems, training and skills maintenance, and other capability inputs.
• Undertake development and regular review of curriculum and training resources, including research, collaboration with subject matter experts and a Capability Reference Group, to ensure currency, quality and alignment with ASQA standards, relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures and industry developments
• Manage content relevant to the Capability and communicate with members via the volunteer portal and other channels
• Build and maintain trainer/assessor (volunteer and staff) capacity within each Capability area across the organisation through training, mentoring and professional development
• Coordinate training delivery and ensure relevant administration and record management is completed
• Undertake projects related to the Capability as required, including scoping, developing project plans, and monitoring to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Essential Qualifications:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (current credentials or actively pursuing current credentials)

Remuneration:

ASO5

$85,790 - $95,413

Special Conditions:

Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory Emergency Services Sector Criminal History Check. For all special conditions, please refer to the Role Description.

Enquiries:

Poonam Singh

Manager, Training & Organisational Development

Ph:

Email:

Application Instructions:

Applicants are required to address the criteria outlined in the Application Guidelines document.

Applications must be submitted online.

The South Australian State Emergency Service is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, inclusion and supports a culture of safety and respect.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities, women and other diverse groups to help us build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive and inclusive recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to contact us at the time of application.

Applications close: 28/09/2025 11:45 PM