Provide management and leadership for all functions of Community Emergency Services within the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes (the Shire).

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Undertake the duties as listed in the agreed business plan between the Shire (CEO) and DFES (Regional Superintendent)

Ensures the effective implementation and delivery of fire preparedness, prevention, response and recovery services within Local Government and promotes strategies for public compliance with the requirements of the Bush Fires Act 1954

Provides liaison services, and expert technical and professional advice to Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades, emergency volunteer groups and Local Government

Supports, coordinates and delivers quality training for Volunteer Bush Firefighters in accordance with DFES Professional Pathways

In partnership with Local Government and the Community, develop and maintain professional relationships with stakeholders to ensure the delivery of services as specified in any Memorandum of Understanding, or other agreements, between DFES and the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes

Continuously seeks to improve the mitigation of risk to the community from bush fire and other hazards

Manages the physical and financial resources of the designated Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades and SES (where applicable)

Able to budget in consideration of emergency services finances and authority

Read and interpret legislation and regulations

Attend Council and other meetings as necessary

Knowledge

Thorough working knowledge of relevant fire and emergency services industry legislation such as (but not limited to):

The Emergency Management Act 2005 and Emergency Management Regulations

Bush Fires Act 1954 as amended and Bush Fire Regulations

State Emergency Management Committee policy statements

Fire and Emergency Services legislation

Council Policies and Local laws

Working knowledge of local government operational procedures

Experience

Demonstrated application of relevant legislation whilst managing the development and implementation of fire preparedness, prevention, response and recovery services and programs

Proven experience in efficiently and effectively managing special projects (desirable)

Experience in a similar position within local government (desirable)