Job description
Agency NT Fire and Emergency Service
Work unit NT Emergency Service
Job title: Deputy Chief Officer, Emergency Service Designation: Senior Administrative Officer 1 Operations
Job type: Full time Duration: Ongoing Salary: $128,551 - $143,611 Location: Darwin Position number: 15906 RTF 310580 Closing: 22/12/2024 Contact Officer: Fleur O'Connor, Chief Officer on 08 8946 4124 or
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A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants: The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective:
Provide strategic guidance and direction to the training and operations sections within the Northern Territory Emergency Service (NTES) and coordinate hazard management planning and preparations to ensure an effective emergency response throughout the Northern Territory.
Key duties and responsibilities: Provide strategic guidance and direction to the training and operations sections within the Northern Territory Emergency Service (NTES). Coordinate hazard management planning and preparations to ensure an effective emergency response throughout the Northern Territory. Lead, manage, and provide strategic guidance across the NTES Commands. Provide expert emergency services advice to the NTFES Executives, Government agencies, and local authorities. Support the Chief Officer NTES in driving transformational change and business improvement initiatives aligned with the agency's direction. Identify organisational risks and engage with stakeholders to develop solutions and drive improvement. Ensure the delivery of complex projects with agency-wide implications. During emergency events, be the NTES Liaison Officer in the Emergency Operation Centre, providing high level expert advice. Selection criteria: Essential: Demonstrated high-level understanding of contemporary change management processes, with a proven ability to lead and drive organisational change initiatives within complex operational environments. Demonstrated high-level strategic, conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to provide strategic advice and solutions during crisis situations. Proven ability to provide strategic leadership in an emergency/hazard management environment, with experience in delivering coordinated and effective responses. Demonstrated experience in managing large scale projects with significant outcomes, ensuring timely delivery and positive impact across the organisation. Strong skills in developing, implementing, and monitoring governance, reporting, and risk management frameworks to enhance accountability and minimise risks. High-level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead, influence, and engage diverse audiences, including senior executives, government agencies, and community stakeholders. Demonstrated experience in emergency services operations, including active participation in emergency response and management, and enhancing community preparedness. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply emergency management legislation, policies, and plans to ensure effective governance, compliance, and alignment with legal frameworks. Desirable: Tertiary qualifications relevant to that of a Senior Officer within the emergency service industry. Further information:
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check and be subject of scrutiny against police intelligence holdings to confirm they have no significant criminal history record. Applicants should review the expectations of employees outlined in the NT Public Sector Capability Framework in conjunction with this job description.
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