Manager - Volunteer Training Delivery , Queensland Fire and Emergency Services

Volunteer Emergency Services Training provides instructional design and consultancy services for volunteers and operational staff and trainers, including identifying and developing curriculum content and training materials, instructional design and systems to support the delivery of operational training programs. The Volunteer Training Delivery team contributes to the management of organisational change, relative to training initiatives to ensure that staff and volunteers have current knowledge of and access to new courses and changes to existing programs.
Reporting to the Executive Manager, Volunteer Emergency Services Training you will lead the development of strategic planning of training for volunteers and oversee the provision of a management framework that supports the development and implementation of related curriculum and materials for the delivery of training and assessment for volunteers and operational staff across the department.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane - East
Job ad reference 19511
Closing date 01-Feb-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration
Contact person PetaMiller-Rose
Contact details 0457 824 126
Access the
About us
As a department our purpose is to help the community to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from the impact of Fire and Emergency events.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is the primary provider of fire, rescue and Emergency management programs and services throughout Queensland. The department encompasses the Fire and Rescue Service, disaster management services, the Rural Fire Service and the State Emergency Service, and also supports other volunteer groups providing emergency response to Queenslanders.
QFES is one department with many services, many capabilities and many partners.
Purpose of the role
Volunteer Emergency Services Training provides instructional design and consultancy services for volunteers and operational staff and trainers, including identifying and developing curriculum content and training materials, instructional design and systems to support the delivery of operational training programs. The Volunteer Training Delivery team contributes to the management of organisational change, relative to training initiatives to ensure that staff and volunteers have current knowledge of and access to new courses and changes to existing programs.
Reporting to the Executive Manager, Volunteer Emergency Services Training you will lead the development of strategic planning of training for volunteers and oversee the provision of a management framework that supports the development and implementation of related curriculum and materials for the delivery of training and assessment for volunteers and operational staff across the department.
Key requirements
Highly desirable requirements

• Possession of a current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and/or accredited tertiary qualification in adult education would be highly regarded.
• Work in an adaptable and high-pressure environment to support the development of training materials that align with RTO compliance and deliver positive training outcomes.

Special requirements

• It is expected that the incumbent will participate in an out-of-hours roster during emergency event operations. This may require work outside of normal working hours (e.g. night shift), including weekends, working extended hours and may include deployment to other parts of the state.

Your key accountabilities
Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting key frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:

• Manage the development, implementation and review of curriculum to support volunteers and staff capabilities and ensure training resources meet the needs of a contemporary volunteer service.
• Develop, implement, monitor and maintain effective systems and processes in support of Training Delivery and assessment to achieve planned training priorities and targets.
• Lead the development and implementation of best practice frameworks and guidelines, with ongoing research, analysis and evaluation of national and international training products, issues and initiatives in relation to education and training standards.
• Provide high-level advice on matters that may impact the delivery of training and operational readiness and/or provide recommendation to support effective decision-making in the development of education and training through best practice.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in the design, development, and implementation of training programs to provide a collaborative response to an evolving volunteer environment reliant upon place-based solutions.
• Prepare and review reports, submissions, briefs and correspondence on a broad range of education and training issues in accordance with departmental requirements and governance.
• Manage current and emerging issues that impact on volunteer activities to maintain currency within training and development policies and strategies, and provide recommendation for continuous improvement.
• Undertake and support operational duties during emergencies and disasters which may involve short-notice activation and rostering outside of business hours.

Capabilities
To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the "key accountabilities" for this role:
Leadership Competency Stream - Team Leader (leading others)
Vision

• Leads strategically
• Leads change in complex environments

Results

• Develops and mobilises talent
• Drives accountability and outcomes

Accountability

• Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
• Demonstrates sound governance

Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFES shared values:

• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Courage
• Loyalty

Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• No File Attached