The MRQ mission is to provide a state-wide boating safety network, able to respond to blue water situations, educate the boating public, and support emergency service agencies during disasters and emergencies, as well as other organisations for routine tasks.
As a member of the MRQ Training Team, you will coordinate and oversee the development and evaluation of training functions. Assisting with planning, implementation, and delivery, you will work collaboratively across the Central Region (based in Rockhampton), with State and MRQ member stakeholders to ensure the delivery of standardised, accredited, and non-accredited, competency-based training.
You will provide strategic advice for capability-focused projects and monitor interdependencies across multiple initiatives to ensure the successful delivery of training. The Regional Training Coordinator supports the operational capability of a new integrated marine rescue service.
Your Key Accountabilities
Provide leadership and direction to plan, coordinate, and facilitate training programs that support professionalism, safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of staff, in accordance with relevant service and national standards.
Manage coordination of education and training, including travel for members, facilities, and the purchasing and maintenance of training equipment and assets.
Identify, develop, and implement strategies and provide advice on efficient coordination of training needs and activities.
Coordinate and manage projects involving volunteers to develop professional and effective education products, ensuring project completion within negotiated timeframes.
Identify and monitor trends, best practices, and emerging issues related to education and training.
Provide expertise for consultation and advisory services to senior managers regarding best practices and innovative approaches to education and training evaluation.
Establish and maintain effective communication channels with internal and external clients, stakeholders, and service providers to improve service delivery outcomes.
In liaison with the Manager and senior staff, manage the preparation of budgets and finances, monitor expenditure, and provide timely advice to management.
Role Requirements
Mandatory
Possession of a valid Open ‘C' Class Queensland Driver’s Licence
Qualifications
Cert II Coxswain NC (Grade 1) or higher
TAE40122 Cert IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent
Current First Aid Certificate
Short or Long range operator certificate of proficiency (SROCP or LROCP) or equivalent
Technical/Operational/Educational Experience
Experience in Maritime Search and Rescue Organisations (national/international), or willingness to acquire formal search and rescue qualifications within six months of commencement
Knowledge and/or qualifications in project management
Other
Knowledge and/or qualifications in Disaster Management
Ability to travel intra-state as required
Experience working with regional and remote communities, especially First Nations communities, with sensitivity to cultural considerations
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
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