Supervisor Learning Development

NSW Rural Fire Service; Dubbo; Hybrid; AUD 135,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Operational/Corporate uniform

4 weeks annual leave

MAP for members and family

Salary packaging options

One 'Agreed Absence' leave day per cal

Ongoing learning and development

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

NSW Rural Fire Service is seeking a dedicated Supervisor Learning Development to lead a statewide training team from Dubbo, with hybrid arrangements considered.

The role oversees operational training development for volunteers and staff, coordinating learning initiatives across NSW, and driving continuous improvement in capability and safety. Attractive salary and the chance to impact regional communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in learning and development and vocational training.
• Strong people leadership and stakeholder management.
• Ability to coordinate learning initiatives across geographically dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a statewide team to strengthen operational training and learning capability.
• Support RFS volunteers and staff across NSW and collaborate with Area Commands.
• Drive continuous improvement in training programs and workforce capability.

Job description

SUPERVISOR LEARNING DEVELOPMENT

This opportunity offers:

• Ongoing employment
• Full time role & 35 hour working week
• RFS Level 10/11
• Attractive annual salary $135,149 - $148,929 p.a. plus 12% superannuation
• Location: Dubbo (hybrid working arrangements considered)
• Limited free onsite car parking available
• 5 weeks annual leave for Western Zone location may be applicable

Why not reach out to our role expert, Chris Allen, Manager Operational Training, for a confidential chat on 0428 294 490 or email [e-mail].

Join Our Team: Protect, Serve, and Make a Difference!

We are the RFS, a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW. When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie. We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose. If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you! Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and our cherished NSW landscapes.

What you’ll be doing:

Lead a statewide team to strengthen operational training, develop learning capability and support RFS volunteers and staff across NSW.

Opportunity to lead a newly established statewide team, influence the future of operational training and work collaboratively with Area Commands, Districts and volunteers across NSW. The role offers diverse leadership experiences, professional development opportunities and meaningful work supporting community safety.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking an experienced, collaborative and proactive leader with a strong background in learning and development, operational training or workforce capability. The ideal candidate will demonstrate effective people leadership, sound knowledge of vocational education and training, and the ability to coordinate learning initiatives across geographically dispersed teams. They will be skilled at building productive stakeholder relationships, managing competing priorities and driving continuous improvement. An understanding of complex operational environments and a genuine appreciation of volunteer-based community services are essential.

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the Role Description and our organisation structure.

Why work for us?

• Operational/Corporate uniform available
• 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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Important recruitment Information

• A recruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.
• We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.
• 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 help job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.

Vacancy Reference

R26-368

This may not be the role for you, however you can check out other vacancies in the RFS here, or consider volunteering with your local Brigade.

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