Manager Regional Fire Services

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Regional and Fire Management Services Division
Manager Regional Fire Services
DBCA3116018
PSCA, Level 8, $144,597 - $156,598 p.a. plus 11% Superannuation
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is committed to promoting biodiversity and conservation to enrich people’s lives, through sustainable management of Western Australia’s species, ecosystems, lands and the attractions in the department’s care.
THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KENSINGTON (PREFERRED) OR BUNBURY
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 22 MARCH 2024
Job Description
Reporting to the Fire Management Services Branch Manager:

• Directs and controls Regional Fire service coordination across the state and ensures fire planning addresses identified priorities.

• Provides leadership to Fire Aviation and State Facilities and Logistics Services and ensures coordination of fire aviation operations, state facilities, plant and equipment, logistics and ensures they are integrated into regional delivery of Fire Services.

• Represents the department, liaises and works collaboratively and effectively at senior level with other agencies as required, to help advance the department’s fire management interests, including facilitating inter-operability as appropriate.

Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following five (5) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than five (5) pages in total. * Demonstrated understanding and extensive experience in planning and implementing contemporary fire management programs in natural (bushland) areas, including appreciation and mitigation of risks, and emergency response operations.

• Demonstrated highly developed skills, competence and experience in effectively managing multi-disciplinary teams. Demonstrated ability to set clear direction and priorities, introduce change, achieve outcomes, review and adjust performance, and resolve conflict using appropriate strategies.

• Evidence of highly developed written and oral communication skills; including a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, liaise and negotiate with various community organisations, government instrumentalities, industries and stakeholder groups at a range of levels, depending on the audience knowledge and background.

• Demonstrated competence and substantial experience in financial management and using computer software (including word and excel) for report writing, data analysis and data management.

• Ongoing willingness and ability to participate in fire management activities that contribute to bushfire suppression and prescribed burning operations commensurate with capability, capacity, training and level of experience.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.
For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description below. The documents attached to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.
Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status.
For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Stefan de Haan on 0407 082 046, or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions please visit .
Application Instructions:
To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:
A covering letter.
A written response addressing the above five (5) requested criteria (in no more than five (5) pages).
A current resume.
To ensure that you submit the required and appropriate information in your application, please read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
No late or proforma applications will be accepted.
A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.
Substantive Equality Statement
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.
Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or . Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.
Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.