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R2021/010

Permanent Vacancy 

As part of our strategy to increase the diversity of our workforce, Aboriginal Australian people are strongly encouraged to apply for this job and applications will be primarily considered in accordance with Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

Job Description

This role has overall responsibility for the Koolinup Emergency Services Centre in Collie.

The Facility Manager (South) will ensure the asset management work stream deliver their corporate and community objectives, coordinate staff and resources to support operations and maintain the Centre as a focal point for emergency services staff and volunteers and the broader community.

We are looking for someone who:

• Possesses a strategic focus and inspires a sense of purpose and directions

• Is able to show judgement, intelligence and common sense, harness information and identify opportunities

• Demonstrates high level experience in policy/process development, financial, physical and human resource management; and
• Has highly developed conceptual and analytical skills including the ability to provide innovative solutions to complex issues and problems.

Please note:

This position will be initially located in Cockburn with some travel to and working from Collie required. Once the permanent facility has been established, the position will be located permanently in Collie. Some flexibility may be required in job location in the short-term.

Selection Criteria

ESSENTIAL PREREQUISITE

• Current WA Drivers licence.

DESIRABLE PREREQUISITE

• A tertiary qualification considered relevant to the role.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

1. Possesses a strategic focus and inspires a sense of purpose and direction. Shows judgement, intelligence and common sense, harnesses information and identifies opportunities.
2. Demonstrated high level experience in policy/process development, financial, physical and human resource management.
3. Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills including the ability to provide innovative solutions to complex issues and problems.
4. Demonstrated high level interpersonal, negotiation, written and oral communication skills.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, we ask that you provide us with:

• A cover letter; and
• A comprehensive resume that clearly demonstrates your experience working within a similar role, together with the names of two (2) referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.

Please note

Do not leave your application until the last moment as lodgement is system generated and any submission on or after 5:00pm (WST) will be rejected.

Referees may be contacted at any stage during the process etc.

Any contact with DFES during the selection process may form part of the applicant assessment.

Eligibility to Apply 

A condition of employment for new employees of DFES is that a current National Police Certificate (less than 3 months old) is provided prior to commencement. 

Further Information

We encourage you to contact Kathleen Colgate for additional information about the job by telephone on (08) 9395 9541 or by email kathleen.colgate@dfes.wa.gov.au

About Us

As Western Australia's leading hazard management agency, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) performs a critical role coordinating emergency services for a range of natural disasters and emergency incidents threatening life and property.

Our volunteers are the biggest workforce of our organisation and play an important role in keeping our community safe. DFES recognises the critical role our volunteers play and the positive impact they make to the community. Supported by this extensive network of volunteers and career workers, DFES works together with the community and government to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from a diverse range of emergencies.

Substantive Equality Statement

DFES values workforce diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building an equitable and diverse workforce, by increasing the representation of people from different backgrounds. 

We encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women and youth.

DFES is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we will make reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.