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State Emergency Service, Area Controller
State Emergency Service Far Northern Region; State Emergency Service; Disaster & Emergency Management; Cairns
SES is the primary responder for storm and flood events and provide support to other agencies through performing additional functions including search and rescue, emergency traffic management, and road crash rescue. The SES becomes involved in preparing for, and responding to, many different types of disasters and emergencies. The role of the Area Controller, SES is to provide high level support and assist in the management of the SES groups to ensure effective preparation for and response to emergencies and disasters.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/647959/25 |
| Closing date | 23-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Wayne Coutts |
| Contact details | Phone: 0458 410 998 Access the National Relay Service |
You will provide expert advice and support to local governments, government agencies, disaster management groups, culturally diverse communities, non-government agencies on the comprehensive approach to disasters and emergencies including risk management, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery strategies, in all aspects of SES volunteer matters.
Your key accountabilities
The core capability requirements for this role are:
- Support the development and implementation of the SES operational service delivery plan and provide strategic advice on SES response planning arrangements and programs.
- Manage human resources, financial and asset management functions for the area effectively and ensure high quality support is provided to volunteers.
- Lead and manage the delivery of operational outcomes in cooperation with volunteers in a dynamic disaster/emergency management or similar environment.
- Maintain working knowledge and practical application of the Disaster Management Act 2003,and other applicable legislation and guidelines.
- Drive and deliver outcomes in partnership with staff from local government, other government agencies, authorities, Indigenous communities and community groups to build capability and evaluate the effectiveness of SES programs.
- Support the delivery of community education and awareness programs in accordance with agreed community education strategic plans and represent SES as a member of Disaster Management Groups as required.
- Contribute to the development, delivery and implementation of SES operational and administrative policy, equipment and processes and facilitate post event analysis and debriefs for the region including the development of improvement strategies in building operational capacity and capability.
- Undertake and support SES operational duties during emergencies and disasters as necessary which may involve intra and interstate deployments including travel to rural and remote communities, at short notice and out of business hours.
Role Requirements
Mandatory
- Minimum C Class Driver's Licence (non-restricted).
Technical/ Operational/ Educational experience
- Experience as a volunteer or within a volunteer environment is highly desirable.
Other
- This role is a designated SES uniformed position.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
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