District Officer Natural Hazard - Gascoyne Salary: Public Sector CSA Agreement 2022 - Level 6 - $110,309 - $121,569 Location: Carnarvon Unit/Division: Operations Work Type: Permanent - Full Time Position No: 006021 Closing Date: 2023-10-30 4:00 PM Attachments: -
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Permanent Vacancy
1. We currently have 1 permanent full-time position located in the Carnarvon District office, available for immediate filling.
About Us
As Western Australia’s leading hazard management agency, DFES performs a critical role coordinating emergency services for a range of natural disasters and emergency incidents threatening life and property.
By empowering our people, we create a diverse and capable organisation where we are united and supportive allowing us to work better together. It’s crucial that as a collective, our employees, volunteers and the general public have all the tools they need to safely and effectively manage emergency events.
To learn more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn .
About the Role
The District Officer Natural Hazards is responsible for managing resources to ensure effective operational capability and support, based on comprehensive emergency management principles.
As a District Officer Natural Hazards, you will be responsible for specific work activities to support the Regions Business Plan as directed by the Superintendent.
You will contribute to the strategic management of the Region as a part of the management team and implement planned initiatives to achieve determined objectives.
Successful applicants will develop and maintain professional working relationships with a range of stakeholders, to drive continuous improvement and, ensure optimum service delivery.
Additionally, they will provide effective leadership, administration management, and training to volunteers.
Prerequisites
Successful applicants must have the following prerequisites:
2. Accredited Level 1 Incident Controller or endorsed DFES Level 1 Incident Controller in hazards relevant to Natural Hazards and technical rescue.
You will be required to provide evidence of the above during your assessment.
Employment Conditions and Additional Information
DFES is an emergency services organisation and all employees may be required to work or travel outside of normal business hours to assist with emergencies.
Additional Information:
3. Additional Annualised Hours (300)
4. This position includes the additional payment of an Availability Allowance
5. Required to be on call as part of the regional duty roster
6. Appointment to this position may attract Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH) entitlements and/or remote living allowances and subsidies.
If you don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity, Apply Now!
All applications must be submitted online, simply click 'Apply for Job', located at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions.
To apply for this position, please submit the following:
7. Evidence of the prerequisite listed above.
8. A maximum two (2) page statement addressing essential criteria two (2), three (3), four (4) and five (5) contained in the attached job description form and in the context of the position responsibilities.
9. A current comprehensive CV that clearly demonstrates your relevant competencies and experiences, including the names of two referees who can attest to your suitability to this role.
To assist with your application and provide you with more detail about the application process, please click on the attached Applicant Information Pack.
Please do not send your application to Mark Bowen or seek their assistance with lodging your application.
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Please Note:
10. All Essential Criteria listed in the Job Description Form will be assessed during the course of the selection process.
11. Referees may be contacted at any stage during the process.
12. Ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application online before 4:00pm (WST).
13. Any late, emailed or proforma applications submitted will be rejected.
14. An executive search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment to this role.
Benefits of Working With DFES
As well as a great salary and being a part of something rewarding with key networking opportunities, our employees also enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include:
15. Opportunities to assist during state wide emergency incidents.
16. Great work/life balance through flexible working and leave arrangements.
17. Long service leave after 7 years.
18. Paid parental leave as well as other attractive leave options.
19. Generous superannuation options with the Fire & Emergency Services Superannuation Fund.