Operational Officer Level 3

NSW Rural Fire Service; Yass Valley Council; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

Free onsite parking

MAP access for members and family

Salary packaging options

Job summary

NSW Rural Fire Service is seeking an Operational Officer Level 3/2IC to support the Southern Tablelands District. You will provide leadership, coordinate daily team activities and help strengthen preparedness and resilience across Fire Control Centres in Yass, Goulburn and Crookwell.

The role requires strong leadership, conflict resolution, risk management and emergency services experience, with a focus on community safety and incident coordination.

Qualifications

• Evidence of strong operational leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and manage complex matters.
• Experience in volunteer and/or emergency services with risk management understanding.
• Interest in fire mitigation and field operational experience; ability to lead teams and support incident coordination.
• Willingness to learn new skills and qualifications; commitment to community safety information.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordinate daily team activities to support the District Manager.
• Lead and support incident coordination and field operations in Fire Control Centres across Yass, Goulburn and Crookwell.
• Support the District to strengthen preparedness and resilience through effective teamwork.

Skills

Operational leadership

Conflict resolution

Risk management

Emergency services experience

Team leadership

Community safety communication

Customer service

Willingness to travel

Education

Diploma in Emergency Management / Project Management / Leadership or equivalent

RFS Group Leader qualification (PUAOPE016/PUAOPE023)

Level 2 Principal IMT qualification in Planning, Operations or Logistics

Current Driver Licence

Operational Officer Medical Assessment certifying health and fitness

Job description

If you are interested in working for a highly regarded emergency service agency and supporting local communities, a role in our OpO Program could be for you!

The Rural Fire Service (RFS) is the lead agency for bush fire management and mitigation in NSW. Fighting fires and protecting the community from emergencies is what we do!

The Operational Officer (OpO) Program is a RFS initiative to create and encourage a mobile and agile workforce across the state. The program is a unique opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of RFS activities in district and regional roles, as well as other specialised sections across the organisation. The role provides a broad range of services in a team environment that lead to better protection of the community from bush fires and other emergencies.

This opportunity offers:

• Ongoing employment
• Full timerole & 35hour working week
• Attractive annual salary $118,562- $131,233p.a. plus 12% superannuation
• Location: Position will be based within the Southern Tablelands District. The specific work location will be determined in consultation with the successful applicant.
• Limited free onsite car parking is available
• Annualised Conditions Allowance may apply

Looking for more information?

Why not reach out to our role expert, Acting Area Commander, Chief Superintendent Matthew Reeves, for a confidential chat on 0429 158 *** or **************@rfs.nsw.gov.au.

What you’ll be doing:

An exciting opportunity to join the Southern Tablelands District team with Fire Control Centres spanning across Yass, Goulburn and Crookwell. As the Operational Officer Level 3 and 2IC you will play a key role in supporting the District Manager and team to strengthen preparedness and resilience. In this role, you will provide leadership and coordinate daily team activities.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Strong Operational leadership experience
• Confidence resolving conflict and complex matters
• Volunteer and/or emergency services experience and an understanding of risk management principles and safety systems
• An understanding and interest in fire mitigation and field operational experienceThe ability to lead teams and support incident coordination
• The desire and ability to learn new skills and qualifications
• Demonstrated commitment to understanding and delivering community safety information
• An understanding of agency statutory functions and an ability to monitor compliance of these functions
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to our communities and highly valued volunteer members

To be considered for these opportunities, you will need to provide evidence of:

• RFS Group Leader qualification or the equivalent National Units of Competency (PUAOPE016 and PUAOPE023)
• Diploma in a relevant discipline (i.e. Emergency Management, Project Management, Leadership) or equivalent expertise
• Level 2 Principal IMT qualification in Planning, Operations or Logistics
• A current Driver Licence and the willingness and ability to travel
• Completion of an Operational Officer Medical Assessment certifying the required level of general health and fitness (external candidates)

Please note: Those with equivalent qualifications are encouraged to apply, the RFS will review and determine eligibility on a case-by-case basis.

You may be required to undertake further professional development depending on your existing qualifications and experience in accordance with the essential requirements of the role.

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the role descriptionand our organisation structure.

Note:

As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting.

Why work for us?

• Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more
• Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family
• Salary packaging options available
• One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month
• Ongoing learning and professional development programs (RFS is a Registered Training Organisation giving you access to various internal courses)
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools!

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Candidates are encouraged to prepare their applications independently to ensure they accurately reflect their skills and experience. The Rural Fire Service values authentic, original responses that reflect individual perspectives and alignment with its values and priorities. Skills, knowledge, and capability will be assessed and verified through the capability assessment process.

Important recruitment Information

• Arecruitment (talent) poolfor South Eastern Area Command roles (only) may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.
• Failure to submit requested information relating to qualifications and equivalent expertise may result in your application being deemed unsuccessful.
• Shortlisted external applicants will be required to undergo a medical assessment (medical costs will be covered by RFS).
• Successful applicants will be supported to attend a paid Induction course over a 6 week period at the RFS State Training Academy located in Dubbo.
• If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss.
• The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework).The Capability application tool is designed to helpjob applicantsunderstand and use theNSW Public Sector Capability Frameworkwhen applying forjobswith the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.

We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.

Vacancy Reference: R26-297

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