Iconic organisation providing firefighting service across South Australia
- Leading the strategic, tactical and targeted advice and services
- High profile role with great opportunities for career progression
**Organisation Overview**
Established in 1862, the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) is the primary provider of structural firefighting services in South Australia. The MFS is responsible for the protection of the SA community from the effects of fire, chemical incidents and other emergencies. With a workforce of 1300 staff across 40 sites, MFS is committed to providing high level emergency services while continuing to be innovative and ensuring a strong focus on education, prevention and building resilience.
**Role Overview**
Reporting to the Chief Officer/Chief Executive, the Deputy Chief Officer has significant managerial responsibilities within the MFS, particularly in leading the strategic, tactical and targeted advice and services. This role will work with a range of stakeholders to deliver high quality and valued emergency services to the South Australian community through the provision of sound and complex advice on firefighting operations, operational issues, processes, policies and governance.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Actively contributing to the development of operational risk mitigation strategies dedicated to the protection of life and property cognisant to the scope of MFS's responsibility;
- Facilitating innovation and change within MFS through the development and delivery of integrated and complex strategy;
- Building and nurturing strong partnerships with a range of internal and external stakeholders;
- Cultivating and promoting a unified organisational culture that is consistent with the MFS vision, values and commitments.
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