- Currently holds a valid Blue Card from Blue Card Services, with attached evidence to support.
- An active member of the SES.
- An Australian Citizen or Resident, or working legally in Australia.
- Experience as a volunteer or within a volunteer environment.
- Knowledge of the concepts, strategies and issues associated with providing support to volunteer SES members both in day-to-day activities and during operational incidents.
- Ability to support a diverse volunteer workforce, advancing the diversity agenda in the department and service delivery, thereby improving morale and developing the effectiveness of operational teams.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office 365 software including; Word, Excel, Outlook Email.
- Qualifications or ability to rapidly acquire qualifications in:
- SES Induction, Community Volunteering and Safety
- AIIMS Awareness
- AIIMS Intermediate
- TAMS
- Provide First Aid and CPR
- Participate in Rescue Operations
- Storm Damage Operations
- Reporting relationships – this position reports to the Local Controller and/or, as required, Deputy Local Controller.
- A Deputy Group Leader may report to the Group Leader.
- Be available for an on-call duty officer roster and accept emergency activation calls on behalf of the Group.
- This position is an honorary position and is subject to periodic performance reviews and on appointment to this position a probationary period of six (6) months will apply.
- Applicants must be prepared to undertake appropriate SES training modules as required for this position.
- Lead the operational management of an SES Group in order to maintain capability to respond to emergency and disaster operations by ensuring:
- members have the necessary skills to competently perform their roles and responsibilities within the Group
- equipment is maintained to an appropriate standard required for operational response.
- Manage the recruitment, selection training and career development of SES volunteers within an SES Group.
- Ensure the effective management and maintenance of allocated facilities, fleet, information and communication technology, major and minor plant, equipment and communications systems to meet the operational requirements of an SES Group.
- Lead the development and implementation of public relations and education programs at the local level that promote community resilience and self-sufficiency in Queensland communities in conjunction with the QFES and local government.
- Manage and administer an SES Group in compliance with approved instructions, directions and policies issued by the Commissioner QFES, the Assistant Commissioner, SES and/or local government.
- Manage the financial and governance responsibilities of an SES Group.
- Leads strategically
- Stimulates ideas and innovation
- Leads change in complex environments
- Makes insightful decisions
- Develops and mobilises talent
- Builds enduring relationships
- Inspires others
- Drives accountability and outcomes
- Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
- Pursues continuous growth
- Demonstrates sound governance
- Respect
- Trust
- Integrity
- Loyalty
- Courage
SES Group Leader - Sunshine Coast, Australia - Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
Description
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
One QFES. Many Services, Many Capabilities, Many Partners
Status:
Volunteer
Classification:
VSO
Division:
State Emergency Service
Region/Directorate:
SES - NTH COAST
Work Unit:
NORTH COAST REGION
Location:
Tewantin
APPLICATIONS CLOSE - Midnight, 24 April 2024
For information relating to the role description, please click the APPLY button.
Current QFES employees and volunteers must apply via their internal careers site
About us
As a department our purpose is to help the community to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from the impact of fire and emergency events.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is the primary provider of fire, rescue and emergency management programs and services throughout Queensland. The department encompasses the Fire and Rescue Service, disaster management services, the Rural Fire Service and the State Emergency Service (SES), and also supports other volunteer groups providing emergency response to Queenslanders.
QFES is one department with many services, many capabilities and many partners. The SES is a volunteer, emergency service organisation which has a high level community recognition and respect throughout Queensland and other states and territories across Australia.
State Emergency Service
The Queensland SES has approximately 6,000 active, unpaid members that perform a diverse range of functions to respond to local, State and National disasters and emergencies.
Members are trained and equipped to help their communities across a range of functions with a primary purpose to assist the most vulnerable members of the community by empowering people to help themselves and others in their community in times of emergency and disaster.
All SES members receive world class training providing them with real life skills that they use to assist their community during emergencies. Many of these skills are also transferrable to other aspects of our volunteer's lives.
As a member of the SES you will have the opportunity to work closely with other like–minded people with whom you will train and respond to emergencies together as a team, and share experiences that lay the foundations for life-long friendships.
The SES has roles for people with a broad range of backgrounds, talents and expertise. Please be aware that SES members require a level of physical fitness especially when involved in rescues, responding to natural disasters and performing other critical roles.
Roles of administration, communications, stores and welfare do not necessarily require levels of fitness however their availability are dependent on the existing membership of the SES Group.
Purpose of role
The role of the SES Group Leader is focused on the day to day management of a SES Group within the framework of the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990, and the related policies and procedures of QFES and local government.
Key requirements
Mandatory requirements
Highly desirable requirements
Special requirements
Key accountabilities
Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting key frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:
Capabilities
To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the "key accountabilities" for this role:
Leadership Competency Stream – Program Leader (leading teams and/or projects)
Vision
Results
Accountability
Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFES shared values:
Screening
At the discretion of the selection panel appointment to this role may be contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a check of an applicant's recorded criminal history. Applicants seeking appointment may be required to disclose any criminal histories and/or charges (including convictions which are not recorded), usually at time of interview, as per the provisions of the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986, section 9A(1)
A criminal conviction or charge will not automatically exclude an applicant from consideration for appointment. QFES may obtain information from the Queensland Police Service on whether or not an applicant is under investigation for a serious offence and, if necessary, information can be obtained concerning the person.
All personal information obtained in the application process will be treated confidentially and held securely by QFES. Applicants who have lived or worked overseas may be required to provide a current police clearance.
Failure to consent to the criminal history check may render the applicant unsuitable for the role.
Want more information?
Please contact Warren Kuskopf, Local Controller, on or email
Further information on becoming an SES Volunteer can be obtained here.
To find out more about Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, you can also visit our website.