Manager (FSINS) Operational Training (District)Queensland Fire Department – Townsville QLDQueensland Fire and Emergency ServicesStatus: Permanent Full-timeClassification: FSINSSalary: $156,035.15 - $158,375.83 per annumWork Unit: Rural Fire ServiceLocation: Maryborough, Rockhampton, Roma, Atherton, TownsvilleClosing Date: Midnight, 19 November 2024Reference No: QFES/20301/24Purpose of Specific Work Area and Position:Rural Fire Service (RFS) Districts focus on supporting a range of operational and organisational functions in the management of rural fires, enabling field-based staff and volunteers to concentrate on immediate task execution and response.Reporting to the Assistant Chief Officer (District), you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of comprehensive volunteer training programs, in alignment with the statewide rural firefighting training framework. You will lead a network of Area Training Officers and ensure volunteer training is planned, delivered and evaluated to a high standard across the district.Mandatory Requirements:Must meet the mandatory requirements and attributes as outlined in the generic Rural Fire Service Inspector role description.Highly Desirable Requirements:High level understanding of contemporary training methodologies and registered training organisations requirements.Possession of a current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and/or accredited tertiary qualification in adult education would be highly regarded.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders from rural and remote communities.Primary Duties:Contribute insights into the development of strategic frameworks and plans for volunteer training and provide input into volunteer training curriculum development.Lead, manage and mentor Area Training Officers to ensure best-practice training delivery and personnel development.Develop the annual volunteer training plan for the district to address current and future training requirements.Identify, develop, and sustain a network of qualified trainers to ensure capability and capacity across the district.Coordinate training evaluation and assurance activities to support continuous improvement of volunteer training strategies.Assist with the coordination of operational exercise management capability within the Region.Act as the strategic conduit between Area Training Officers and the RFS Training unit.Lead and/or participate in forums, communities of practice and working groups, as required.Additional Information:Be able to meet the attributes of the generic Inspector, Rural Fire Service (RFS) role description.Rural Officer Two (RFSO2) or applicants with equivalent industry experience are encouraged to apply.Volunteers and external parties with appropriate skills are highly encouraged to apply.Incumbents may be required to travel and work within their area of responsibility.This is a day work position yet may require flexible hours of work.How To Apply:The RFSQ Inspector Statement of Suitability MUST be used in this process and submitted with your application in Nexus.Please refer to the QFES Operational Officer (Statewide) Application Guide for further information on how to apply for this role.#J-18808-Ljbffr