Regional Commander

I Work For Sa; Australia; Remote; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Australian Country Fire Service invites applications for the role of Regional Commander, Region 2, covering 17,000 square kilometres in the Upper Mount Lofty Ranges, Yorke Peninsula and Lower North. You will lead regional staff, volunteers, brigades and groups to ensure safe and effective service delivery across a large geographic area.

This senior role emphasizes strategic planning, incident management and resource coordination, with a focus on safety, performance outcomes and a

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the Region to ensure effective emergency management and coordinated service delivery.
• Oversee budgeting, asset management, and deployment of personnel and resources to meet regional objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with emergency services partners, government agencies, local councils and communities.

Job description

South Australian Country Fire Service
Job reference: 863592
Location: - VARIOUS -
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About theRole:

The South Australian CountryFire Service (SACFS) serves communities through dedicatedvolunteers delivering professional fire and rescue services toprotect life, property and environmental assets in rural andsemi-urban South Australia. With over 13,500 volunteerscontributing over 3 million hours per annum to ensure the safety ofthe community, the SACFS vision is to build on their reputation asa trusted, responsive and effective community-based fire andemergency services organisation.

With six Regions acrossSouth Australia, opportunities may become available in variouslocations: Mount Barker, Roseworthy, Murray Bridge, Port Augusta,Naracoorte and Port Lincoln. We welcome applications fromexperienced personnel who are ready to take on a leadership role inemergency service delivery.

SACFS currently has anopportunity for the immediate appointment of a new RegionalCommander to drive the ongoing leadership of ‘Region 2’, whichcovers 17,000 square kilometres throughout the Upper Mount LoftyRanges, Yorke Peninsula and Lower North, servicing a totalpopulation of around 140,000 people with 2,500 volunteers / 84brigades. Reporting to the Director, Regional Operations West, yourprimary accountability will be to ensure the provision of servicesto protect life and property within the region.

In addition to this role,candidates may be considered for future ongoing fulltime orrelieving opportunities as they may arise across SouthAustralia.

The Regional Commanderprovides strategic and operational leadership across a Region toensure effective emergency management, resource readiness, andcoordinated incident response. This senior role is pivotal inguiding regional staff, volunteers, brigades, and groups, whilepromoting a strong culture of collaboration, accountability, andservice to the community.

The position involvesidentifying regional service delivery needs, developing practicaland responsive plans, and ensuring the effective management anddeployment of personnel and resources. Strong, collaborativerelationships must be built and maintained with emergency servicespartners, government agencies, local councils, and communityorganisations to support coordinated and consistent servicedelivery.

The Regional Commanderoversees regional budgeting, asset management, and the allocationof resources to ensure alignment with organisational objectives andefficient use of public funds. The role also plays a key part insupporting staff through change, driving continuous improvement,and implementing strategic initiatives. A strong focus on safety,professional standards, and performance outcomes is central to thesuccess of this position.

We encourage applicationsfrom experienced emergency management professionals, operationalleaders from other services and individuals with strong incidentmanagement, resource coordination, or strategic planningexperience. If you are ready to bring your leadership skills to ahigh-impact role and support communities in a dynamic, frontlineenvironment, this is your opportunity.

SACFS welcomes interest fromcandidates based outside the regions, including those considering amove to rural or regional South Australia.

Should applicants besuccessful, they will be advised that they have been recommendedonto the talent pool, either as a future fulltime candidate or forrelieving opportunities should they arise. The pool will remainactive for 12 months and during this time successful applicants maybe contacted for an offer of employment in an ongoing fulltimeposition or a relieving opportunity in any of the saidlocations.

Successful talent poolcandidates are not required to accept any or all offers made, andthe SACFS is not obliged to offer them anyopportunities.

Remuneration:

SpecialConditions:

Engagement will be subjectto a satisfactory Emergency Services Sector Criminal History Checkand Working with Children Check.

For all special conditions,please refer to the Role Description.

Enquiries:

Ph: 08 8212 0999

Email:[e-mail]

The South Australian Country Fire Service is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, inclusion and supports a culture of safety and respect.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups to help us build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.