Ventia operates Australia's largest private firefighting service, delivering aviation, structural, and bushfire response capabilities across the country. With more than 20 years of experience supporting the Australian Defence Force (ADF), we now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Training & Capability Manager to join our team located at Fleet Base West, WA.
About The Role
The Training & Capability Manager is responsible for the design, development, and delivery of emergency response training programs across Ship Board Firefighting, Aviation Fire and Rescue, Structural Firefighting, HAZMAT, Road Crash Rescue, and broader emergency response functions. This role ensures our Defence base firefighters are equipped with the skills, knowledge, competencies, and accreditations required to perform safely and effectively, inclusive of but not limited to driving, leading and governance mandates applicable to Firefighting services.
In addition to managing training programs, this role is central to delivering high‐quality, compliant, and standardised fire and rescue services across the Defence contract. You will influence operational excellence by embedding continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and consistent service delivery across the Fire Services DBS contract.
Key Accountabilities
* Design, develop, and deliver emergency response training programs aligned with contractual requirements, legislation, and industry best practice.
* Support the development and implementation of assessment tools, governance frameworks, and processes to ensure ongoing competency maintenance.
* Assist Fire Crews with planning and facilitating scenario‐based training activities, drills, and emergency simulations.
* Monitor compliance with operational and emergency procedures, ensuring alignment with standards and contractual obligations.
* Foster employee engagement by encouraging feedback, reviewing training outcomes, and implementing improvements.
Security Clearance & Citizenship
To be successful in this position you must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance at Negative Vetting 1 (secret). As a result of this requirement, you must be an Australian Citizen.
What You'll Bring
* PUA50120 Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
* PUA30622 Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
* TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (Diploma of Vocational Education & Training desirable)
* PUAFIR205 Respond to aviation incident (specialist)
* PUAFIR305 Respond to aviation incidents (general)
* HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid or higher qualification
Skills / Experience
* Demonstrated capacity to introduce change, drive outcomes, evaluate performance, and navigate contentious issues.
* Extensive experience within high‐risk, diverse emergency response organisations (highly desirable).
* Strong background in firefighting and first aid, supporting high‐quality training and assessment delivery.
* Evidence matrix of skills and competencies relevant to firefighting operations and be able to achieve and pass Diploma (upskilling) units of competency.
* Ability to work flexibly and adapt to evolving operational needs.
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.
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