General Manager – Lifesaving Services

General Manager – Lifesaving Services (LSV10501)

Ironbrij Pty Ltd on behalf of Life Saving Victoria

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Port Melbourne VICGeneral Manager – Lifesaving Services (LSV10501)Key responsibilities• Facilitate and drive the strategic and operational planning and delivery of lifesavingservices through provision of advice and input to LSV’s strategic planning, the VictorianWater Safety Strategy (VWSS) plan and the State Emergency Management Plan (SEMP);development, implementation and monitoring of project and operational plans toimprove and expand LSV’s lifesaving capabilities; provision of strategy, policy andoperations planning, advice and support to lifesaving council (LSOC), other key entitieson emerging trends and issues; and identify and drive continuous improvement to WaterSafety support lifesaving clubs and members as well as monitoring and oversight of keyrisk management areas as identified in the LSV’s risk register.Oversee service development including: development of best practice policy, protocolsand operating procedures, standards and systems for lifesaving, emergencymanagement and volunteer support services; oversight of delivery of lifesaving services,development of the communication network, aerial, marine, rescue services and notedprojects; and oversight of strategic delivery of the Australian Lifeguard Service andwater-based event services.Lead and develop stakeholder and relationship management for lifesaving services,through strong and open relationships with key volunteers and the club captain network,development of relationships with a range of key stakeholders, LSV representation onworking groups and collaboration and consultation with other states and territories,national bodies, government, industry and interest groups to develop and promote LSVservicesIdentify and pursue business development and funding opportunities to enable thecontinuation of current and future operational programs and capacity developmentManage the overall Lifesaving Services business unit including: developing unit annualbudgets; appropriately resourcing of all activities to ensure a quality service to members,clubs and the community; providing guidance and leadership to the team to build highperforming team who meet and exceed LSV’s customer service expectations; andmanaging and reporting on progress of projects, activities, state funding and businessunit in accordance with set budgets.As an executive team member, provide leadership to LSV staff and members anddevelop a culture of high-performance continuous improvement and innovation.Experience and qualificationsEssential experience and qualificationsTo be successful in this role you must have:• 10+ years relevant experience in broad management roles, leading multiple projectteams and developing rapport and establish effective working relationships withvolunteer members and key industry stakeholders.• Tertiary qualification in emergency management and/or relevant work experience, withstrong knowledge and understanding of water safety, lifesaving, and relevant entities.• A demonstrated ability to take an analytical approach in developing innovative andstrategic business cases, budgeting and operational planning.• Identify and pursue business development and funding opportunities to enable thecontinuation of current and future operational programs and capacity development.• Manage the overall Lifesaving Services business unit including: developing unit annualbudgets; appropriately resourcing of all activities to ensure a quality service to members,clubs and the community; providing guidance and leadership to the team to build highperforming team who meet and exceed LSV’s customer service expectations; andmanaging and reporting on progress of projects, activities, state funding and businessunit in accordance with set budgets.• Must have or be able to obtain an employee Working with Children Check.Desirable experience and qualificationsWhilst not essential, the following will also help you be successful in this role:• Experience In working in the Australasian Inter-Agency Incident Management System(AIIMS) structure, and experience in managing incidents and larger scale emergency• Experience working with and supporting Boards & Committees.• Experience with community based Not-For-Profit organisations, ideally within thesporting industry or emergency services.• Good IT Skills and strong computing skills, understanding and use of applications withina Microsoft Windows. MS office environment.• Experience in negotiating with, sourcing and acquitting funding from government andemergency management.• Knowledge of water safety, lifesaving, Life Saving Victoria, Surf Life Saving Australia andRoyal Life Saving Society Australia.Salary Offer: $

192, 210 p.a + SuperGeneral Manager – Lifesaving Services (LSV10501)

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate and drive the strategic and operational planning and delivery of lifesaving

services through provision of advice and input to LSV’s strategic planning, the Victorian

Water Safety Strategy (VWSS) plan and the State Emergency Management Plan (SEMP);

development, implementation and monitoring of project and operational plans to

improve and expand LSV’s lifesaving capabilities; provision of strategy, policy and

operations planning, advice and support to lifesaving council (LSOC), other key entities

on emerging trends and issues; and identify and drive continuous improvement to Water

Safety support lifesaving clubs and members as well as monitoring and oversight of key

risk management areas as identified in the LSV’s risk register.

Oversee service development including: development of best practice policy, protocolsand operating procedures, standards and systems for lifesaving, emergency

management and volunteer support services; oversight of delivery of lifesaving services,

development of the communication network, aerial, marine, rescue services and noted

projects; and oversight of strategic delivery of the Australian Lifeguard Service and

water-based event services.

Lead and develop stakeholder and relationship management for lifesaving services,

through strong and open relationships with key volunteers and the club captain network,

development of relationships with a range of key stakeholders, LSV representation on

working groups and collaboration and consultation with other states and territories,

national bodies, government, industry and interest groups to develop and promote LSV

services

Identify and pursue business development and funding opportunities to enable the

continuation of current and future operational programs and capacity development

Manage the overall Lifesaving Services business unit including: developing unit annualbudgets; appropriately resourcing of all activities to ensure a quality service to members,clubs and the community; providing guidance and leadership to the team to build highperforming team who meet and exceed LSV’s customer service expectations; andmanaging and reporting on progress of projects, activities, state funding and businessunit in accordance with set budgets.

As an executive team member, provide leadership to LSV staff and members and

develop a culture of high-performance continuous improvement and innovation.

Experience and qualifications

Essential experience and qualifications

To be successful in this role you must have:

• 10+ years relevant experience in broad management roles, leading multiple project

teams and developing rapport and establish effective working relationships with

volunteer members and key industry stakeholders.

• Tertiary qualification in emergency management and/or relevant work experience, with

strong knowledge and understanding of water safety, lifesaving, and relevant entities.

• A demonstrated ability to take an analytical approach in developing innovative and

strategic business cases, budgeting and operational planning.

• Identify and pursue business development and funding opportunities to enable the

continuation of current and future operational programs and capacity development.

• Manage the overall Lifesaving Services business unit including: developing unit annual

budgets; appropriately resourcing of all activities to ensure a quality service to members,clubs and the community; providing guidance and leadership to the team to build highperforming team who meet and exceed LSV’s customer service expectations; andmanaging and reporting on progress of projects, activities, state funding and businessunit in accordance with set budgets.

• Must have or be able to obtain an employee Working with Children Check.

Desirable experience and qualifications

Whilst not essential, the following will also help you be successful in this role:

• Experience In working in the Australasian Inter-Agency Incident Management System

(AIIMS) structure, and experience in managing incidents and larger scale emergency

management events.

• Experience working with and supporting Boards & Committees.

• Experience with community based Not-For-Profit organisations, ideally within the

sporting industry or emergency services.

• Good IT Skills and strong computing skills, understanding and use of applications withina Microsoft Windows. MS office environment.

• Experience in negotiating with, sourcing and acquitting funding from government and

emergency management.

• Knowledge of water safety, lifesaving, Life Saving Victoria, Surf Life Saving Australia andRoyal Life Saving Society Australia.

Salary Offer: $

192, 210 p.a + SuperSummary of role requirements:

Looking for candidates available to work:

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More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this roleWork visa can be provided for this roleExpected start date for role: 25 July 2024Expected salary: $192,210 per year

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