Staff Development Officer (RFSO2) Regional Operations Queensland Fire Department – Toowoomba QLD
Queensland Fire DepartmentStatusTemporary Full-timeTenure Period ASAP until 10 January 2025
Possibility Of Extension Yes
Classification RFSO2
Salary $3,258.42 - $3,576.06 per fortnight
Division Rural Fire Service QLD
Region/Directorate RFS - STH WEST
Work Unit Regional Operations
Location: Charlton
Closing Date Midnight Sunday 3rd November 2024
Current Queensland Fire Department employees and volunteers must apply via their internal careers site Purpose of specific work area and position There are four regions within the Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ), and the Regional Operations Branch coordinates and supports Districts, focusing on the translation of organisational strategy into actionable business strategy.
The Regions serve as escalation points for operational issues, foster collaboration with partner organisations, and focus on staff support and development.
The Regions have a key role in implementing strategic plans, resource allocation, and enhancing emergency response capabilities.
Reporting to the Manager Planning and Performance you will support the execution of the RFSQ staff development framework across the region.
The role involves administration, coordination, and promotion of training and development activities and initiatives for staff.
It works closely with the RFSQ Training and Development unit (and the Staff Development Unit in particular) and Manager Operational Training in the Districts.
Mandatory Requirements Must meet the mandatory requirements and attributes as outlined in the generic RFSQ Rural Officer Two (RFSO2) role description.Possession of current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and/or accredited tertiary qualification in adult education or equivalent.Highly Desirable RequirementsHigh level understanding of contemporary training methodologies and willingness to maintain competencies and skills.Knowledge of, or experience working with volunteers and/or within a volunteer organisation.Primary dutiesDescriptionIn addition to the generic RFSO2 role description, the primary duties of the Staff Development Officer include but are not limited to:Assist in the co-ordination of staff performance and appraisal development plans for the Region, providing support and advice to line managers to execute this activity.Conduct training needs assessments to identify gaps, trends, and opportunities for improvement in staff development aligned with Personal Achievement and Development Plans.Assist with the coordination, delivery, and facilitation of staff development activities, including coordinating onboarding activities and supporting induction and role readiness activities for new staff members.As an experienced fire practitioner, provide advice and input to ensure staff development curriculum is contemporary and aligned with operational currency.Monitor, audit, and report on learning and development programs, consult and liaise with staff development, curriculum development and governance teams, to ensure staff development is fit-for-purpose and compliant with industry standards.Maintain and manage best practice governance and administration processes in a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) environment.Participate in forums, communities of practice and working groups, as required, to support the development of rural fire service training knowledge, skills, and capabilities in an integrated manner and in consultation with the Staff Development Unit.Additional informationBe able to meet the attributes of the generic RFSO2 role description.Rural Officer One (RFSO1) or applicants with equivalent industry experience, appropriate skills, and knowledge, are encouraged to apply.Volunteers and external parties with appropriate skills are highly encouraged to apply, noting that they may be asked to provide additional information to satisfy internal policies.Have a proven commitment to maintaining bushfire competencies and operating in a regional team environment.Incumbents may be required to travel and work within their area of responsibility and may also be required to undertake intrastate and/or interstate deployment and travel.This is a day work position with flexible hours of work to meet functional demands, including working at night on weekends as part of the role.Incumbents appointed to this position will participate in a personal professional development programme developed in conjunction with their supervisor.Those appointed to a role within the QDMA (Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements) framework will undertake appropriate regularly training, to maintain your role within RFS as a member of any QDMA appointed position.This Role Specification Statement (RSS) is linked to the generic role description, that provides the 'key accountabilities' and 'capabilities' to be addressed by the applicant.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to review this RSS in conjunction with the role description and consider the requirements when preparing their application.To find out more about the behaviours and competencies required for this role, visit Leadership competencies for Queensland | For government | Queensland GovernmentWant more information? Please contact Chris Mitchell , Executive Manager Regional Operations on phone 0455 187 *** or email ****** .
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How To Apply Please refer to the generic Rural Officer Two (RFSO2) Rural Fire Service Queensland role description.
Please refer to the QFD Expression of Interest Application Guide for information on how to apply for this role and contact us to discuss any reasonable adjustments if required.
To apply for this role, please provide your resume or CV and a one A4 page summary telling us what you will bring to this role in the context of 'Your Key Accountabilities' contained within the role description.
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