Purpose of role
The role of the SES Local Controller is focused on the leadership and management of a SES Unit within the framework of the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990, and the related policies and procedures of both QFES and local government.
Additional information
Reporting Relationships - A Deputy Local Controller and Group Leaders may report to the Local Controller.
Key requirements
Mandatory requirements
- Currently holds a valid Blue Card from Blue Card Services, with attached evidence to support.
- An active member of the SES, or eligibility to join the SES.
- An Australian Citizen or Resident, or working legally in Australia.
Highly desirable requirements
- Experience as a volunteer or within a volunteer environment.
- Knowledge of the concepts, strategies and issues associated with providing support to volunteer SES members both in day-to-day activities and during operational incidents.
- Ability to support a diverse volunteer workforce, advancing the diversity agenda in the department and service delivery, thereby improving morale and developing the effectiveness of operational teams.
- Qualifications or ability to rapidly acquire qualifications in: SES Induction, Community Volunteering and Safety
- AIIMS Awareness
- AIIMS Intermediate
- TAMS
- Provide First Aid and CPR
- Participate in Rescue Operations
- Storm Damage Operations
Special requirements
- Reporting relationships - this position reports to the Area Controller.
- A Deputy Local Controller and Group Leaders may report to the Local Controller.
- Be available for an on-call duty officer roster and accept emergency activation calls on behalf of the unit.
- Applicants must be prepared to undertake appropriate SES training modules as required for this position.
Key accountabilities
Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting key frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:
- Leading the operational management of an SES Unit in order to maintain capability to respond to emergency and disaster operations by ensuring: members have the necessary skills to competently perform their roles and responsibilities within the unit
- equipment is maintained to an appropriate standard required for operational response.
- Managing the recruitment, selection training and career development of SES volunteers within an SES Unit
- Ensure the effective management and maintenance of allocated facilities, fleet, information and communication technology, major and minor plant, equipment and communications systems to meet the operational requirements of an SES Unit.
- Lead the development and implementation of public relations and education programs at the local level that promote community resilience and self-sufficiency in Queensland communities in conjunction with the QFES and local government.
- Manage and administer an SES unit in compliance with approved instructions, directions and policies issued by the Commissioner QFES, the Assistant Commissioner, SES and/or local government.
- Manage the financial and governance responsibilities of an SES Unit.
Capabilities
To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the "key accountabilities" for this role:
Leadership Competency Stream - Program Leader (leading teams and/or projects)
Vision
- Leads strategically
- Stimulates ideas and innovation
- Leads change in complex environments
- Makes insightful decisions
Results
- Develops and mobilises talent
- Builds enduring relationships
- Inspires others
- Drives accountability and outcomes
Accountability
- Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
- Pursues continuous growth
- Demonstrates sound governance
Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFES shared values:
- Respect
- Integrity
- Trust
- Loyalty
- Courage
Screening
At the discretion of the selection panel appointment to this role may be contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a check of an applicant's recorded criminal history. Applicants seeking appointment may be required to disclose any criminal histories and/or charges (including convictions which are not recorded), usually at time of interview, as per the provisions of the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986, section 9A(1)
A criminal conviction or charge will not automatically exclude an applicant from consideration for appointment. QFES may obtain information from the Queensland Police Service on whether or not an applicant is under investigation for a serious offence and, if necessary, information can be obtained concerning the person.
Failure to consent to the criminal history check may render the applicant unsuitable for the role.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.