Ravensthorpe, Albany & Great Southern WA
Government - Local (Government & Defence)
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person with a background in emergency services, to join the Shires of Ravensthorpe and Jerramungup in providing valuable support and assistance to our local Emergency Service Groups and Volunteers.
You will primarily manage the delivery and implementation of preparedness, prevention, response and recovery services for bush fire (and other hazard incidents) for the Shires of Ravensthorpe and Jerramungup. You will develop and maintain effective partnerships that adopt a best practice approach to emergency management delivery between the Shire, Department of Fire and Emergency Services, volunteer Bush Fire Brigades, volunteer State Emergency Services, other external agencies, and the community.
Key components of this role include the provision of volunteer training and support, emergency management planning and recovery, assisting in financial reporting, external funding management, community liaison, fire control, management of key committees, and attending to relevant administration duties. This position will have an operational component in emergency situations and as such, will be required to work regularly on weekends and evenings outside normal business hours, as well as participating in on-call roster requirements.
The role requires a high level of communication and interpersonal skills as well as developed leadership, management and administrative ability. Proven experience in and knowledge of the fire and emergency services industry, in particular Bush Fire Brigades and Local Government, would be advantageous.
Dependent on qualifications, skills and experience an attractive salary package will be offered and inclusive of a cash component of up to $96,000, superannuation, availability allowance, overtime as approved, limited private use of a vehicle, training opportunities and free housing in Ravensthorpe, and accommodation in Jerramungup.
Applicants must have or be willing to successfully obtain:
Pre-employment medical including a hearing and drug and alcohol test; National police clearance no more than 3 months old. Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Natalie Bell, Executive Manager Projects and Regulatory Services by calling (08) 9839 0000, in Ravensthorpe, and Charmaine Solomon, Deputy CEO, on 0429 351 025, in Jerramungup, to further discuss the opportunities and requirements for this position.
How to apply for this position
Applicants are encouraged to apply online and must provide:
A current resume outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. A maximum three-page statement demonstrating your experiences that align with the essential and desirable section criteria in section 8 of the position description. The contact details of two (2) work-related referees who can attest to the claims made in your application. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current Supervisor or Manager. Applications can be emailed to (email protected) or posted to PO Box 43, Ravensthorpe WA 6346, addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Ravensthorpe and marked Confidential – Community Emergency Service Manager no later than 4pm Friday 20 September, 2024.
The Shire of Ravensthorpe and the Shire of Jerramungup are family-friendly and equal opportunity employers committed to workplace equality and diversity. We value the unique diversity that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and members of our LGBTQIA+ community, women and youth bring to our workforce.
We strongly encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Matthew Bird
Chief Executive Officer
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