Assistant Chief Officer

Assistant Chief Officer (RFS State Operations) (FSCSI) RFS Qld Specialist Services Join to apply for the Assistant Chief Officer (RFS State Operations) (FSCSI) RFS Qld Specialist Services role at the Queensland Fire Department . Purpose The State Operations Directorate provides a diverse range of shared organisational and specialist capabilities to the Queensland Fire Department’s (QFD) frontline services to enhance cooperation and collaboration across QFD operations, with a particular focus on how QFD services come together before, during and after an emergency. This role leads and manages QFD Incident Management Capabilities in cooperation with other State Operations Directorate Branches to sustain and improve the planning, readiness and safe provision of operational services to the community of Queensland. Responsibilities Lead and manage the development of incident management capabilities for QFD, ensuring safe, efficient, and effective management of fires and emergency events. Oversee the Public information and Warnings processes to support response coordination and provide timely critical public information during bushfires and other emergency events. Contribute to the management of the operations centre which supports command and control of fire and emergency management events, ensuring effective oversight of statewide operational response activities. Lead and coordinate strategic and operational planning for aviation services across the department, particularly aerial firefighting response capability, building capacity and preparedness of fire and emergency service delivery. Provide expert liaison, consultation and negotiation with other directorates, branches, external agencies, industry bodies, relevant community groups, and private sector providers in relation to QFD service delivery and priorities. Lead the identification and development of innovation, research and development initiatives; develop, monitor, and evaluate programs and projects to meet and support operational services’ capability and departmental objectives. Qualifications – Mandatory Must meet the mandatory requirements and attributes as outlined in the generic RFSQ Chief Superintendent role description. Qualifications – Highly Desirable Demonstrated knowledge and experience of the incident management system and its alignment to the National AIIMS framework and/or coordination centre management principles. Special Requirements Role requires undertaking the position of SFCC State Coordinator on a rotational basis. Additional Information Applicants will ideally hold the rank of substantive Chief Superintendent, RFSQ; Superintendents (FSPRI) with the appropriate skills and knowledge are encouraged to apply. Volunteers and external parties with appropriate skills are highly encouraged to apply, noting they may be asked to provide additional information to satisfy internal policies. Incumbents may need to travel and work within their area of responsibility, including intrastate and/or interstate deployment. This is a day work position that may require flexible hours, including nights on weekends. Incumbents appointed to this position will participate in a personal professional development program developed with their supervisor. Incumbents must have proven commitment to maintaining competencies and operating in a team environment. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the role specification statement in conjunction with the role description and consider the requirements when preparing their application. Additional Notes Where there is a conflict between the Role Description and the Role Specification Statement, the Role Description will prevail. More information on how to apply is provided in the relevant QFD Application Guide. Seniority Level Executive Employment Type Full-time Job Function Management and Manufacturing Industry Public Safety #J-18808-Ljbffr