Manager Operational Information Systems

Department of Fire and Emergency Services; City Of Cockburn; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Fire and Emergency Services in Western Australia seeks an Operations Manager to lead and develop the Agency’s corporate operational information team, ensuring incident and resource data is captured and used effectively.

The role oversees data collection, management, analysis, reporting and dissemination, contributing to corporate and operational goals and guiding organisational change as required.

Responsibilities

• This role manages, coordinates and develops the Agency’s corporate operational information team and systems to ensure incident and resource information is captured and used by the department.
• This role oversees the collection, management, analysis, reporting and dissemination of operational information and contributes effectively to the development, planning and achievement of corporate and operational goals, and supports organisational change where required.

Job description

This position is a fixed term full-time opportunity for immediate filling until 01 February 2028 with a possibility of extension.

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 the Role

This role manages, coordinates and develops the Agency’s corporate operational information team and systems to ensure incident and resource information is captured and used by the department. This role oversees the collection, management, analysis, reporting and dissemination of operational information and contributes effectively to the development, planning and achievement of corporate and operational goals, and supports organisational change where required.

Leadership Behaviours are applicable to this role, and you are expected to demonstrate the relevant behaviours aligned to the context of Leading Others. Additional details on expected behaviours are attached.

Eligibility To Apply

Must be an Australian Citizen or hold permanentresidency 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 currentNational Police Certificate(less than 3 months old) is provided prior to commencement.

Closing Date: 4pm AWST 24 September 2026

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Law Enforcement & Emergency Services More than 10,000 employees

As Western Australia’s leading hazard management agency, DFES performs a critical role in coordinating emergency services for a range of natural disasters and emergency incidents threatening life and property.

DFES employs over 1,800 operational personnel and corporate staff. DFES also has an extensive network of more than 26,000 volunteers who generously donate their time to deliver essential emergency services to the WA community.

DFES operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year and collaborates with local communities and other government agencies to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural hazards including:

Fire

Cyclone

Storm

Flood

Earthquake

Hazmat Incidents

As Western Australia’s leading hazard management agency, DFES performs a critical role in coordinating emergency services for a range of natural disasters and emergency incidents threatening life and property.

DFES employs over 1,800 operational personnel and corporate staff. DFES also has an extensive network of more than 26,000 volunteers who generously donate their time to deliver essential emergency services to the WA community.

DFES operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year and collaborates with local communities and other government agencies to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural hazards including:

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