National Fire Standards & Capability Leader (Defence)

Ventia; Sydney; Remote; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strategic leadership

Nationwide impact

ASX-listed employer

Executive stakeholder engagement

Flexible location

Impactful role

Job summary

Ventia is seeking an exceptional fire and emergency services leader to join our Defence Fire Services team as National Fire Standards & Capability Manager. This nationally significant role will shape standard, capability, operational readiness and innovation across a Defence contract, with the ability to influence across WA, SA, VIC, NSW or QLD.

Reporting to the Project Director, you will lead development of future-focused fire service capabilities, governance, training standards and fleet

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience within Fire & Rescue, Emergency Services, Defence or similar complex environments.
• Expertise in capability development, governance, operational assurance and compliance.
• Experience leading large-scale transformation and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead national Fire Services standards and capability roadmap.
• Drive governance, compliance frameworks and operational readiness.
• Shape doctrine, policy and future capability development.
• Oversee training, workforce development and competency assurance.
• Lead QA, audit and continuous improvement programs.
• Drive innovation and new service opportunities.
• Build relationships with Defence, emergency services and industry stakeholders.

Skills

Senior leadership

Capability development

Governance

Operational assurance

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Change management

Education

Emergency Management / Fire Services / Public Safety degree

Postgraduate qualifications in Defence or related field

Job description

Ventia is seeking an exceptional fire and emergency services leader to join our Defence Fire Services team as National Fire Standards & Capability Manager. This nationally significant role will shape standard, capability, operational readiness and innovation across a Defence contract, with the ability to influence across WA, SA, VIC, NSW or QLD.

Reporting to the Project Director, you will lead development of future-focused fire service capabilities, governance, training standards and fleet