Marine Rescue Queensland, Regional Training Coordinator

The MRQ mission is to provide a state-wide boating safety network, able to respond to blue water situations, educate the boating public, and contribute to their unique skills to support emergency service agencies during disaster and emergency events, and other organisations for routine tasks.

You will manage and oversee the development, coordination, and evaluation of training and supporting functions assisting with strategies, planning and

implementation to align with training, operational and program priorities. You will work collaboratively across program streams and with stakeholders to deliver standardised training and integrated capabilities into operations. You will provide strategic advice for capability focused projects and monitor interdependences across multiple initiatives to facilitate the successful delivery of training and support the operational capability of a new integrated marine rescue service.

Your key accountabilities

The core capability requirements for this role are:

• Provide leadership and direction to plan, coordinate and facilitate training programs in areas of responsibility in support of improved professionalism, safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of staff in accordance with relevant service and national standards.

• Manage coordination of education and training including travel for members, facilities, including purchasing and maintenance of training equipment and other assets.

• Identify, develop, and implement strategies and provide advice on efficient coordination of training needs and activities relevant to area of responsibility.

• Coordinate and manage projects involving volunteers to ensure the development of professional and effective education products and to ensure completion of projects within negotiated timeframes.

• Identify and monitor trends, best practice, and emerging issues pertaining to education and training.

• Provided the professional expertise necessary for consultation and advisory services for senior managers in relation to the implementation of best practices with innovative approaches to the evaluation of education and training.

• Cultivate relationships, establish and maintain effective communication channels with internal and external clients, stakeholders, and service providers in order to identify efficiencies, consistency and enhance service delivery outcomes relating to education and training.

• Manage and coordinate, in liaison with the Manager and senior staff, the preparation of the budget and finances, including the monitoring of expenditure and provide timely advice to management.

Role Requirements

Mandatory

• Possession of Open 'C' Class Queensland Drivers Licence.

Qualification

• Cert II Coxswain NC (Grade 1) equivalent or higher.

• TAE40122 Cert IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent.

• Current First Aid Certificate.

• Short or Long range operator certificate of proficiency (SROCP or LROCP) or equivalent.

Technical/ Operational/ Educational experience

• Experience in Maritime Search and Rescue Organisations' (national/international), or be willing to acquire formal search and rescue qualifications within six months of commencement.

• Knowledge and/or qualifications in project management.

Other

• Knowledge and/or qualifications in Disaster Management.

• Ability to travel intra-state in alignment with service requirements.

• Experience working with regional and remote communities, in particular First Nations' communities, and demonstrate a knowledge of cultural and other

sensitivities when working in these communities.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/669955/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 25th November 2025