Capability Development Coordinator

Department of Fire & Emergency Services; Shire Of Murray; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Long service leave

Parental leave

Salary packaging options

Professional Career Development

Job summary

Department of Fire & Emergency Services (DFES) in Western Australia seeks a Capability Development Coordinator to strengthen rural fire management by coordinating training projects and learning initiatives. The role focuses on identifying development needs and delivering practical capability solutions with stakeholders’ input.

You will design, implement, and evaluate training programs while demonstrating leadership behaviours, adaptability, and effective collaboration across teams within a

Qualifications

• Identifying capability development needs and coordinating training projects and initiatives.
• Designing, implementing, delivering and evaluating learning and development solutions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate RFDP learning initiatives and related projects.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to build workforce capability.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviours aligned to Personal Leadership.
• Work autonomously and in a team within a dynamic environment.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Learning and development

Autonomous working

Tools

LMS

Job description

Temporary Vacancy This position is a fixed term full-time opportunity until 30 June 2027, with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency. This selection process may be used to fill other similar at level vacancies that arise within twelve (12) months. Applicants deemed suitable but not recommended may be considered for those roles.

About Us

About Us As Western Australia’s leading hazard management agency, DFES performs a critical role coordinating emergency services for a range of natural disasters and emergency incidents threatening life and property. By empowering our people, we create a diverse and capable organisation where we are united and supportive allowing us to work better together. It’s crucial that as a collective, our employees, volunteers and the general public have all the tools they need to safely and effectively manage emergency events. To learn more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit our website here . The Bushfire Centre of Excellence sits within DFES Rural Fire Division. It is an education hub where bushfire management personnel can come together for training and learning. Our dedicated team also focus on outreach, engagement, and sharing and applying bushfire knowledge, research and the cultural fire practices of First Nations Australians. The BCoE is the first of its kind in Australia and located in Nambeelup at the Shire of Murray’s Peel Business Park. To find out more about the BCoE click here.

About the Role

The Rural Fire Development Program (RFDP) is a strategic initiative focused on strengthening rural fire management capability across Western Australia. The Capability Development Coordinator is responsible for identifying capability development needs and coordinating training projects and initiatives that support the successful delivery of the RFDP. Working collaboratively with subject matter experts and stakeholders, the role contributes to the design, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of learning and development solutions that build workforce capability and support organisational priorities. Leadership Behaviours are applicable to this role, and you are expected to demonstrate the relevant behaviours aligned to the context of Personal Leadership. Additional details on expected behaviours are attached.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about developing people and building workforce capability.
• Can effectively coordinate projects and deliver high-quality outcomes within competing priorities and tight timeframes.
• Builds productive relationships and harnesses the expertise of stakeholders to develop practical, fit-for-purpose capability development solutions.
• Is self‑motivated and able to work effectively autonomously and in a team.
• Is comfortable working in a dynamic environment and can adapt to changing priorities and emerging needs.

Employment Conditions and Additional Information

DFES is an emergency services organisation and all employees may be required to work or travel outside of normal business hours to assist with emergencies and additional allowances may apply.

Benefits of Working With DFES

As well as a great salary and being a part of something rewarding with key networking opportunities, our employees also enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include:

• Opportunities to assist during statewide emergency incidents.
• Great work/life balance through flexible working and leave arrangements.
• Long service leave after 7 years.
• Paid parental leave as well as other attractive leave options.
• Access to salary packaging options.
• Professional Career Development Opportunities.

Eligibility To Apply

You must be an Australian Citizen or hold permanent residency to be considered for permanent appointments or hold a working visa covering the term of the contract (proof must be provided with your application) to be eligible for this position.

• National Police Certificate A condition of employment for new employees of DFES is that a current National Police Certificate (less than 3 months old) is provided prior to commencement.

Choice of Super

The Fire and Emergency Services (Superannuation Fund) Regulations 1986 , prevents DFES from offering choice of super for permanent appointments. Those appointed permanently, only have the following two options:

• Remain with their existing GESB Superannuation account; or
• Join the Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Fund ( Click here for more information).

Those appointed on a fixed term contract do have choice of super, however if converted to permanent, employees will need to choose one on the two options listed above.

DFES Supports Diversity and Inclusion

DFES supports inclusion and diversity and advocates the value of inclusiveness where all DFES personnel are encouraged to contribute fully and are recognised and valued for their differences in an environment that is free from discrimination and the negative effects of bias, both conscious and unconscious. People from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal Australians and people with a disability are encouraged to apply. DFES may prioritise recruitment decisions based on the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).