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Command and lead major incidents and disaster management responses with the capacity to undertake the role of Commander Regional Operations or Commander State Operations.
Command and drive the development of emergency operational plans, effectively lead responses to emergency situations, including statewide or critical emergency situations, to minimise the loss of life and property and the impact on the community.
Manage emerging industrial relations, human resource and information technology issues in liaison with key stakeholders.
Contribute to the development of QFES’ strategic direction and future service planning by developing plans, policies and processes and providing advice and recommendations to the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners based on operational knowledge and forecasting within your region/function.
Head the implementation of the QFES strategic directions to provide localised strategy and operational plans for your region/function and lead the execution of these plans in line with relevant legislation, government policy, corporate direction and contemporary best practice in fire and emergency service delivery.
Ensure Senior Executives and the Minister are provided with proactive and detailed advice on a broad range of complex fire and emergency management issues

Learning and growth

Provide leadership in the recognition and action of critical risk:
- Health, safety and wellbeing of staff
- Administration of finances and assets
- Legislative compliance
- Emergency response and continuity plans
Provide leadership in the development of strategies that support organisational and cultural change across QFES which keeps QFES and Queensland Government values and the needs of the community at the core of its operations and all decision making in an environment of competing priorities.
Ensure a highly trained, capable and effective workforce in order to support the prevention, preparedness, response and recovery phases in an all-hazards environment whilst contributing to the broader objective of improving community resilience.
Lead the development and effective utilisation of QFES’ large and diverse volunteer workforce through effective leadership, training, performance management and workforce planning.
Provide high level advice to the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners by monitoring and regularly evaluating, performance and capability to enable a planned approach to continuous improvement and through training and other activities which are aligned to QFES’ obligations under the relevant Acts.
Manage the implementation of broader government reform agendas and department commitments within your region/function in alignment with the whole-of QFES approach.

Capabilities

Basis for selection

The position requires a person who will take personal responsibility for serving the government of the day and meeting the needs of Queenslanders. As Assistant Commissioner you will work towards a system of world class service delivery and public sector management.

You will be a member of a flexible, mobile leadership team with the ability to transfer your skills between regions and functions to have an impact across QFES.

You will have extensive experience across the public, private and/or not for profit sector with a strong track record of operational leadership, strategy implementation and service improvement in a large and complex organisation and demonstrated contribution to strategy and policy development.

You will have professional firefighting experience, and incident control experience and fire prevention expertise.

QFES actively encourages productive working relationships, a healthy work-life balance, workplace diversity and innovation. As such you will be committed to implementing a safe, healthy and secure workplace; and flexible work and lifestyle options. You will be expected to embed quality of life principles into your working life and role model behaviours that demonstrate a work-life balance.

To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership competencies for Queensland profiles that link to the “key accountabilities” for this role:

Leadership Competency Stream – Executive (leading the function)

Vision

Leads strategically
Stimulates ideas and innovation
Leads change in complex environments
Makes insightful decisions

Results

Develops and mobilises talent
Builds enduring relationships
Inspires others
Drives accountability and outcomes

Accountability

Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
Pursues continuous growth
Demonstrates sound governance

Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFES shared values:

Respect
Integrity
Trust
Courage
Loyalty

Assistant Commissioner (SES3L) Queensland Fire and Emergency Services

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