The Regional Coordinator Marine Rescue Service is the first point of contact within the Department for Volunteer Marine Rescue Groups who are seeking administrative, financial and training support or advice.
Although this role does not participate in marine search and rescue operations, the successful applicant will be required to have experience in and knowledge of such activities to be able to provide training and advice.
As the successful applicant, you will also be required to undertake at least 300 hours per year outside of standard business hours, such as weekends and evenings, often travelling to regional Western Australia via commercial air and/or with a department supplied vehicle.
PRE-REQUISITES
To be eligible to apply you must have:
- An applicant must hold minimum marine qualifications of either Restricted Coxswain, or Coxswain or hold a Volunteer Marine Rescue approved equivalent certification.
- A current Australian Driver’s License (C Class minimum) which must remain valid for the duration of employment.
Failure to provide evidence of these pre-requisites with your application will result in your application no longer being considered.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
The successful applicant will be a person who has/is:
- High level communication and interpersonal skills.
- Well-developed leadership and management skills including financial, human and physical resources.
- High level competence in emergency related incident management including Marine Search and Rescue (MARSAR) operations
- Demonstrated ability to apply and provide policy advice.
- Demonstrated extensive experience in knowledge of the fire and emergency services industry, including understanding of the role of volunteers, local government and other stakeholders in an emergency services environment.
- Proven conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated training and assessment skills.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button and follow the prompts.
Please attach the following:
- Evidence of the minimum requirements above;
- A detailed CV, ensuring you include contact details for two referees who can attest to your suitability for the position;
- A covering letter outlining your relevant experience in relation to the Job Description Form and role requirements.
For further job related information, please contact Mark Eatts on 0427 856 227 or email at mark.eatts@dfes.wa.gov.au.
NATIONAL POLICE CERTIFICATE
A condition of employment for new employees of DFES is that a current National Police Certificate (less than 12 months old) is provided prior to commencement.
OTHER EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
DFES is an emergency service organisation and all employees may be required to work outside of normal business hours to assist with operations.
ABOUT US
As Western Australia’s leading hazard management agency, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services performs a critical role coordinating emergency services for a range of natural disasters and emergency incidents threatening life and property.
Supported by an extensive network of volunteers and career workers, DFES works together with community and government to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from a diverse range of emergencies.
DFES is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages Aboriginal people, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply.