Deputy Commissioner, Fire & Emergency Services

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government’s Queensland Fire and Rescue is seeking a Deputy Commissioner to provide strategic leadership across fire and emergency services, guiding a workforce of over 4,500. Reporting to the Commissioner, you will guide the State Capability Directorate, oversee four regional offices, and drive safety, performance, and innovation.

You will lead major incidents, build partnerships with agencies and NGOs, ensure compliance with legislation, and deliver critical projects.

Qualifications

• Professional firefighting experience including managing structural fires, bushfires, HazMat and rescues.
• Expertise in incident control and fire prevention.
• Experience in fire prevention strategies and community education.
• Previous employment as a firefighter in QFD or equivalent fire service in another state or NZ.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to develop capability and deliver effective fire and emergency services.
• Manage urban and emergency management services to meet government priorities and ensure client service excellence.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with local, state, and national agencies, as well as non-government organisations.
• Command and lead major incidents and disaster management responses.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, government policies, and best practices.
• Drive the implementation of critical projects, including systems, technology, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Policy implementation

Stakeholder relations

Incident command

Job description

Queensland Government’s Queensland Fire and Rescue is seeking a Deputy Commissioner to provide strategic leadership across fire and emergency services, guiding a workforce of over 4,500. Reporting to the Commissioner, you will guide the State Capability Directorate, oversee four regional offices, and drive safety, performance, and innovation.

You will lead major incidents, build partnerships with agencies and NGOs, ensure compliance with legislation, and deliver critical projects.