Job Description
As a Fire Capability Manager, you will oversee the successful deployment of personnel, equipment, planning and stakeholder engagement for Defence capability. Your strong focus on safety, compliance, people leadership will ensure optimal service delivery.
Maintain a high standard of operational preparedness to ensure immediate response to and successful management of all contracted emergency scenarios.
Accountable for resource allocation, including personnel, fleet, equipment and training, to meet contract and financial objectives.
Foster an inclusive working environment by leading employee engagement and driving service excellence.
Build relationships with Defence Service Personnel, SEG Leadership and Base Community, as well as Industry partners, to raise the profile of Ventia Fire and Rescue.
Lead 'safety and health above all else' by driving safety, environment & health outcomes through role modelling LEAD behaviours (Learning, Engaging, Accountability, Discipline) and leading a culture of compliance.
Contribute to redefining service excellence by developing a world-class emergency response service.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Desirable experience includes emergency management in a dynamic, high-risk operating environment.
* Graduate or Post Graduate qualification in Business Management is preferred.
* Background in complex service delivery across a geographically dispersed and/or multi-agency operation with a large workforce is beneficial.
* Able to work autonomously and manage competing priorities based on risk.
* Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills are required.
* Experience in leading people programs, including recruitment, training and leadership development, workforce planning, mentoring and change management is advantageous.
* Commercially astute and strategic with experience in workforce planning, financial reporting, SHEQ, compliance and governance.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
* Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance is mandatory, requiring Australian Citizenship.
Benefits
Ventia values diversity and inclusivity, celebrating and respecting the communities they operate in. They strive to provide a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds.