Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
One QFES. Many Services, Many Capabilities, Many Partners
Status:
Temporary Flexible Full-time
Tenure Period:
12 Months - Ending February 2025Possibility of Extension:
YesClassification:
AO6
Salary:
$4,224.60 - $4,511.20 per fortnight
Division:
Capability & State Services
Region/Directorate:
FIRE & RES SERV
Work Unit:
FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Location:
Kedron 4031
Closing Date:
Midnight 27 February 2024
Reference No:
QLD_QFES_19586_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 (SES), and also supports other volunteer groups providing emergency response to Queenslanders.
QFES is one department with many services, many capabilities and many partners.
Purpose of the role
The Fire and Rescue Service branch primary focus is enhancing strategies, systems and processes to deliver support and direction for the Fire and Rescue Service. The team has a focus on research and development of state level policy, doctrine and resources to meet the need of our contemporary fire and rescue service operational capability and delivery services to the community, in line with organisational strategies and objectives.
Reporting to the Executive Manager you will provide high level research and support for a number of simultaneous projects and programs that the team manages and leads to support statewide operational capabilities and response. You will communicate effectively with stakeholders and subject matter experts to enable collaboration with both internal and external agencies in the development, review and implementation of policy, doctrine and resources to support operational and organisational objectives.
Key requirements
Highly desirable requirements
- Knowledge and experience in project management methodologies.
- Experience and/or knowledge in research and developing, maintaining and improving policy (and process), and doctrine frameworks in line with relevant legislative requirements.
Your key accountabilities
Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting key frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:
- Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of state level programs to improve policy, procedures and processes in accordance with operational and organisational requirements.
- Research and develop policy and procedures documentation to ensure they remain relevant and current to meet operational capability and organtional requirements.
- Undertake projects and contribute to deliverables, monitoring outcomes against performance targets and identify contemporary practices which may influence or impact the delivery of services.
- Provide advice and contribute to the management of communication within the workplace, regions, external agencies and community engagement to ensure information is delivered in a timely and efficient manner.
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including subject matter experts to support and facilitate program objectives and delivery of resources.
- Identify, research and monitor trends and issues that contribute to quality decision making and provide continuous improvement strategies ensuring alignment with strategic plans.
- Prepare and review reports, briefing notes, submissions, policy and other correspondence relating to the operational doctrine framework, in accordance with departmental requirements and governance.
- Maintain knowledge and awareness of current best practice for continuous improvement strategies regarding existing frameworks, guides and processes.
Capabilities
To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the “key accountabilities” for this role:
Leadership Competency Stream – Individual Contributor (leading self)
Vision
- Stimulates ideas and innovation
- Leads change in complex environments
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
- Courage
- Loyalty
- Trust
Want more information?
Please contact Steven Bates, Executive Manager on phone 0409563052 or email steven.bates@qfes.qld.gov.au.
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.