We have a current opportunity for a Search and Rescue (SAR) Planner and Coordinator, on a contract basis within the Defence sector. The role is based in Canberra, ACT. The contract is for an initial 3 month period, with a 6 month extension option .
Start: circa 18 April 2025
DSS Skill Set: Level 3 - Delivery of Training and Simulation Operations
The (SAR) Planner and Coordinator will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:
* delivery of an SAR plan that is ready for authorisation and publication;
* engagement with the Directorate (lead planning agency) to understand TS25 command and control arrangements and procedures;
* engagement with planners participating services/groups and partner nations to understand elements / assets that will contribute and/or be subject to the SAR Plan;
* engagement with other relevant agencies to account for integration requirements;
* traveling to, and participating in, TS25 Rehearsal of Concept (ROC) to test, validate and adjust the plan prior to execution;
* reviewing and incorporating relevant Defence doctrine and policy;
* reviewing and incorporating lessons from previous ADF SAROPS into the SAR Plan;
* writing a plan that aligns with standards outlined in the ADF Writing Manual;
* design and establish a Combined Exercise Control Group (CECG) SAR Cell to provide the Exercise Director with a 24/7 SAR planning, coordination and response capability throughout the conduct of TS;
* staff the CECG SAR Cell in a 24/7 manner that integrates with extant A Shift (day) and B Shift (night) arrangements;
* understand and monitor exercise events to ensure compliance with SAR Plan and/or relevant SAR considerations;
* provide SME input into deliberate and contingency planning requiring SAR considerations;
* provide on-demand SME advice to the Exercise Director and other executives;
* coordinate immediate response to SAR incident in conjunction with CECG nodes and other agencies;
* support post-event recovery and reporting following any SAR incident.
Minimum mandatory requirements:
* AGSVA Security Clearance
* Defence experience.
* Experience in developing and implementing a SAR Plan
For the full information on this position, please submit your CV before 8am Thu 03 April 2025.
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