This opportunity offers:Ongoing employmentFull-time role & 35 hour working weekAttractive annual salary of $111,756 - $123,700 p.a. plus 11.5% superannuationLocation: Dubbo, RFS State Training Academy5 weeks Annual Leave for Western Zone location may be applicableJoin Our Team: Protect, Serve, and Make a Difference!We are the Rural Fire Service (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!Are you passionate about enhancing operational capabilities and making a tangible impact on community safety? Join the Rural Fire Service as a vital member of the Operational Training team based at the State Training Academy in Dubbo. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing and delivering high-quality training programs to ensure our members are equipped to undertake their roles in an emergency services agency. Working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, your role will involve coordinating programs, managing projects and leveraging corporate systems to support operational excellence. With a focus on fostering a high-performance and inclusive culture, you'll play a critical part in ensuring the RFS continues to meet the evolving needs of the community we serve.As our ideal candidate, you will have:Expertise in Training and Development and a proven ability to design, coordinate and deliver high-quality operational training programs that equip individuals with the skills required to meet real-world challenges effectively.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the capability to identify gaps, resolve complex issues, and improve processes to ensure that operational capabilities are consistently enhanced.Exceptional stakeholder management skills and experience in collaborating with a diverse and geographically dispersed range of stakeholders and maintaining strong working relationships even in time-sensitive situations.Experience in mentoring team members, fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture and driving outcomes that align with organisational goals.Why work for us?Corporate uniform availableAttractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus moreFree access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate familySalary packaging options availableOne 'Agreed Absence' leave day per calendar monthOngoing learning and professional development programsPartnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools!To ignite your RFS journey:A cover letter in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity;A resume in PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number)Respond to two targeted questions within the online application process (maximum 500 words each):Provide an example of a time when you designed and delivered a training program for operational staff. How did you ensure the program met the needs of the organisation and its members?Describe a situation where you identified and resolved a significant operational gap or challenge. What steps did you take to address it and what was the outcome?Please submit your application no later than 11:59pm Thursday 19 December 2024.Important recruitment Information:Please note that interviews for shortlisted candidates will likely occur in the week commencing Monday 16 January 2025.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.Vacancy Reference: R24/393
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