Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
One QFES. Many Services, Many Capabilities, Many Partners
Status
Permanent Flexible Full-time
Classification
AO5
Salary: $96,366.00 - $104,519.00 per annum
Division
Fire and Rescue Service
Region/Directorate
Fire & Rescue Service
Work Unit
Technical Rescue
Location:
Morningside 4170
Closing Date
Midnight 26 May 2024
Reference No
QLD_QFES_19797_24
Current QFES employees and volunteers must apply via their internal careers site
About Us
As a department our purpose is to help the community to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from the impact of fire and emergency events.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is the primary provider of fire, rescue and emergency management programs and services throughout Queensland. The department encompasses the Fire and Rescue Service, disaster management services, the Rural Fire Service and the State Emergency Service, and also supports other volunteer groups providing emergency response to Queenslanders.
Purpose of the role
Technical Rescue is responsible for the development, implementation, planning and management of technical rescue within QFES and provides response, advice and support to regions, including managing the preparedness and response of the Disaster Assistance Response Team Queensland Australia (AUS-1).
Reporting to the Manager, you will be a key member of the team providing high-level administration support and contributing to the development of policies, operational planning and strategies, financial management and reporting, including assisting in the coordination of programs which support training and operational deployment services, and/or state deployment centre and AUS-1 capability services in line with branch objectives.
Key requirements
Highly Desirable Requirements
SAP training and experience for purchasing. Queensland Government Procurement (Level 1 or 2 – Intermediate). Knowledge and understanding of financial management practices and processes.
Special Requirements
The incumbent may be required to undertake operational support duties and participate in an out of hours on call roster during emergency operations. This may require work outside of normal hours (e.g. night shift), including weekends, working extended hours and/or may include deployment to other parts of the state.
Your key accountabilities
Responsibilities
Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:
Provide effective administration, procurement and accounting service, including budget and financial performance and reporting, and advice or recommendation for continuous improvement strategies. Provide advice relating to procurement and contract management matters to ensure that services within service level agreements are adequately audited, and costs captured and reported, in compliance with all legislation and departmental policies and procedures. Manage accounts receivable and debtors' functions, including monitoring and capturing accurate costs for major events and exercises in line with best practice financial and procurement management and decision-making processes. Contribute to the coordination and support of a range of technical rescue training courses and workshops, by assisting with planning, scheduling, travel and accommodation activities and provision of accurate information. Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholder to ensure provision of funding estimates and data requirements is appropriately managed for strategic and operational initiatives. Prepare and review of reports, briefing notes, submissions, and departmental correspondence relating to program initiatives and issues, in accordance with organisational requirements. Assist with the maintenance and management of the human resource database, including claims and auditing requirements to ensure accurate and quality information is received and complies with HR policy and procedures. Coordinate and maintain staff adjustments so rescue technician stream qualified staff receive the appropriate remuneration for skills acquired / maintained to align with the current certified agreement.
Capabilities
Role
To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to what we are looking for in this role:
Leadership Competencies for Queensland profile category – Individual Contributor
Vision
Stimulates ideas and innovation Makes insightful decisions
Results
Builds enduring relationships Drives accountability and outcomes
Accountability
Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces Demonstrates sound governance
Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFES shared Values:
Respect Integrity Trust Courage Loyaly
Want more information?
Please contact Darren Welsh, Executive Manager - Technical Response on phone 0428 163 295 or email
You can also visit our website to find out more about our organisation.
How To Apply
Please refer to the QFES Public Service Application Guide (All PS Classifications/Streams and Senior Officer) for information on how to apply for this role.
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