Officer - Workforce Capability & Engagement
The Officer - Workforce Capability & Engagement supports the development, training, and engagement of the Emergency Services workforce within Tasmania.
The role ensures that local personnel are prepared, trained, and equipped to support communities before, during, and after disasters.
This position contributes to workforce readiness by assisting with training, engagement, and local coordination activities.
Base pay range
A$88,******/yr - A$88,******/yr
About you
You will bring sound discipline knowledge gained through experience, training or education in emergency response, community engagement, volunteer coordination, or related fields.
In addition, you'll demonstrate experience assisting with training, development, or workforce support activities and have a proven track record of working collaboratively within a team and engaging effectively with a range of stakeholders.
Key behavioural and technical capabilities
Ability to work under general direction from senior employees within clear objectives and budget constraints and work with and support teams and people from diverse backgrounds and create a collaborative working environment
Ability to manage time, set priorities, plan and organise their own work and that of lower classified staff and/or volunteers
Demonstrated sound technical knowledge and expertise in workforce development, training methodologies, and volunteer management within emergency services contexts
Sound analytical skills and demonstrated ability to assess, evaluate and solve problems generally found in policies and practices
Ability to assist with motivating and supporting a local workforce.
Able to work under direction and follow established plans and procedures.
Good organisational skills with the ability to plan and coordinate own work and support team activities.
Basic analytical skills to assist with evaluating workforce readiness and engagement outcomes.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage with staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a positive, inclusive team environment.
Flexible and adaptable to evolving local needs and operational priorities.
Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity
Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay and get more from your salary.
You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.
Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness, as well as access to guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.
Work/Life Flexibility: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid 'Me' day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options.
Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses.
Mandatory Requirements
National Criminal History Check (coordinated through Australian Red Cross)
Further information
This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 4.
Salary from $88,****** FTE + superannuation + salary packaging options.
Application details
To find out more about this opportunity or to obtain a copy of the Position Description, please contact Sally Randall on .
Applications close at *****pm AEST on Sunday, 9 November ****.
We encourage applicants to apply ASAP as we will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and may fill this role prior to the advertised closing date.
While we appreciate all interest in our organisation, we won't engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion.
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