Manager Capability This opportunity offers: Ongoing employment35 hour working week and generous leave entitlements (including 1 agreed absence per month)Attractive annual salary $122,491 - $134,981 p.a. plus 11.5% superannuationRole based in Hunter Area Command, conveniently located in Cameron Park, close to shops with plenty free onsite car parkingThis role may attract an Annualised Conditions Allowance (ACA) of up to 7%Join Our Team: Protect, Serve, and Make a Difference! We are the Rural Fire Service (RFS), a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW. When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie. We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose. If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you! Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and our cherished NSW landscapes. What You'll be doing: This role leads the resource-to-risk planning and management of the Hunter Area to ensure that all resources are able to effectively respond to incidents and reduce bush fire risks to the community.Maintaining operational capability and readiness across Hunter Area Command's five Districts, through continuous monitoring, review and improvement. The role has a pivotal position in leading the development and implementation of coordinated training, oversight of fire investigations, legal process and after-action review activities, and supporting our organisation to effectively respond to fire and other emergencies.The role works in collaboration with the Managers of People and Business, Community Risk, and other managers across the business to ensure successful operational outcomes across the Area.To thrive in this role, you will have: An Advanced Diploma in a relevant discipline or equivalent expertise.Multi-agency operational management experience.Relevant incident management qualifications.An appreciation and understanding of the issues that affect a volunteer organisation and the complexities that surround volunteer management.A current Driver Licence and the willingness and ability to travel regularly.During periods of heightened operational activity, the incumbent will be required to support operational management activities consistent with their skills and background.Will be required to participate on an after-hours and/or on call roster.To ignite your RFS journey: To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application online via I Work for NSW, and attach:A cover letter in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity;A resume in PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number)Respond to two targeted questions within the online application process (maximum 500 words each):What operational leadership skills and strengths will you bring to this position?Discuss a challenging resource-to-risk based project which improved incident response that you have been involved in. Include the strategies you used to optimise results, and how you knew it was successful.Please submit your application no later than 11:59pm Wednesday 20 November 2024. Important recruitment Information A recruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss.The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework). The Capability application tool is designed to help job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.Candidate who progress through this process may be assessed in person or via online mediums.Vacancy Reference: R24/335#J-18808-Ljbffr