What’s on Offer

The main objective of the Injury Prevention Strength and Conditioning Specialist position is to conribute to the development and delivery of FRV's Health strategy.

We strive to create a high-quality working life for our community of valued employees.

Working with us provides:

• Access to a Rostered Day Off;
• All roles can be worked flexibly but this may differ from role to role;
• Uniquely rewarding work in the service of the Victorian community;
• Support for education, career and professional development;
• Enterprise Agreement salary increases;
• Novated lease options and superannuation salary sacrifice;
• An unrivalled suite of physical and mental health and wellbeing support services;
• Access to a sports voucher;
• Discounted health insurance;
• Corporate Clothing Allowance (conditions apply)
• Free gym access;
• Close to Public Transport

About the Role

This permanent opportunity is part of a dynamic team within the Health, Safety and Wellbeing department.

The Injury Prevention Strength and Conditioning Specialist contributes to the design and implementation of FRV's Health Services (Physical Preparedness [PP] and Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation [IPRS]) Five-Year Prevention Strategy.

As an accredited health professional, this position is responsible for working collaboratively with members of FRV's Health and Wellbeing Department to develop and implement workforce education and programming that supports the physical preparedness and resilience of all FRV personnel from recruitment to retirement to actively reduce risk of injury.

What you will need to Succeed

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• ASCA accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach – Essential
• Appropriate undergraduate qualification in Exercise Science, Sport Science, Applied Science, Health Sciences, or a related discipline - Highly Desirable
• ASCA Professional Coach Accreditation Scheme (PCAS) Registration – Highly Desirable
• Australian Weightlifting Federation Accreditation - Highly Desirable
• Significant professional experience including involvement with a range of clinical, athletic, hands-on strength and conditioning and industrial/occupational environments, and with a spectrum of clientele spanning healthy population to high-risk groups suffering complex co-morbidities.
• Extensive understanding of injury prevention, strength and conditioning principles and frameworks, and an ability to apply these autonomously within the context of emergency service organisations.

Serving the Community, valuing teamwork, having integrity, showing respect and being accountable are core values at Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV). We are looking for candidates who are committed to upholding our organisational values and behaviours as they guide our work and shape our culture.

About Us

FRV is a modern fire and rescue service that meets the needs of twenty-first century Victoria. FRV comprises of 4500 dedicated employees who serve and protect communities throughout Melbourne and Victoria’s major regional centres.

We value and respect workplace diversity and seek to build a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability and people who are diverse in gender and sexuality.

How to Apply

Please apply via Seek by submitting a tailored cover letter and resume addressing the qualifications and work experience criteria listed.

Applications will be reviewed when received and suitable candidates will be contacted for interview at that time. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity.

If you require any assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact Recruitment Business Partner Amelia Mazzotta at [email protected]

Important Information

FRV’s standard practice is to appoint at the base of the salary range, however consideration will be given to an above base salary within the advertised range based on the successful candidate’s skills and experience.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for this position

FRV is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with its obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic). Therefore, there is a requirement that all FRV employees be fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 in order to work for FRV outside of their place of residence.

Prior to commencement of employment with FRV you will need to provide evidence that you are fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 or unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Acceptable evidence includes:

1. COVID-19 digital certificate or ATAGI exemption certificate (available via your myGov account).
2. Your immunisation history statement (available via your myGov account).

Other documentation outside the above will not be accepted as evidence of having received your COVID-19 vaccination doses.