Looking for a lifestyle change or an office with an incredible view? An opportunity for a Fire and Emergency Coordinator has arisen in the dynamic Environment, Heritage and Parks team on Rottnest Island.
Working with DBCA on Rottnest Island, you will have access to benefits such as flexi-time and living and working on the beautiful A class reserve of Rottnest Island.
The role is based at the Rottnest Island Offices and will provide a unique experience Emergency Management that you rarely get in similar jobs.
The Rottnest Island Authority are looking for an experienced person to provide advice, to staff on issues related to fire risk management (including structural fire and bushfire) and emergency management, and provides support and guidance to the Rottnest Island volunteer Private Fire and Rescue Service (PFRS) on Rottnest Island.
If you are looking for a challenging role on beautiful Rottnest Island, please apply on the link below.
Similar appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.
THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 9 DECEMBER 2021
Job Description
The Fire & Emergency Services Coordinator:
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Provides advice to staff on issues related to fire risk management (including structural fire and bushfire) and emergency management under the Prevention, Preparedness, Response & Recovery (PPRR) model.
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Coordinates, develops, reviews, and implements RIA’s operational support to protect the community from natural and non-natural hazards (including severe weather/storm and built environment).
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Provides support and guidance to the Rottnest Island volunteer Private Fire and Rescue Service (PFRS) on Rottnest Island, both operationally and administratively.
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Provides and/or facilitates relevant emergency management training for RIA staff and the Rottnest Island PFRS.
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Performs the role of Aerodrome Manager & Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) in terms of operational and regulatory/legislative compliance.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) essential criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.
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Considerable (Level 4) or substantial (Level 5) ability in developing, implementing, and coordinating emergency response and emergency management planning processes.
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Considerable (Level 4) or substantial (Level 5) experience in the development, implementation and review of emergency management, evacuation and recovery plan fire drills, and training and community response exercises.
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Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with proven community liaison/engagement, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills in conjunction with a customer focus and an ability to liaise across a range of internal and external stakeholders.
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Considerable (Level 4) or substantial (Level 5) experience and knowledge in managing local fire and emergency services, including the support facilitation of training and development of volunteer firefighters, staff and other stakeholders in an emergency services environment.
Note: The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.
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The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current Working With Children Check card prior to commencement.
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for WA Workforces: An approved COVID-19 vaccine is mandatory for appointment to this position. The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination status before they can commence in the position. Please refer to the recently announced mandatory vaccination policy for a majority of occupations and workforces in WA at Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for WA workforces (www.wa.gov.au).
For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to attached Job Description below. The documents attached to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.
Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status.
For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Mr Robbie Campbell on 0477 972 874, or further information about the Rottnest Island Authority, please visit www.rottnestisland.com/.
Application Instructions:
To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:
To ensure that you submit the required and appropriate information in your application, please read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
No late or proforma applications will be accepted.
A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.
Substantive Equality Statement
Rottnest Island Authority supports and values diversity and aims to build a workforce that is representative of the community we live in. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse background and people with disability. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
For adjustments required in the recruitment process, please contact the selection panel convenor.