Business and Training Support Officer

Job Information

Title:

Business and Training Support Officer

Location:

Broome Office

Office Unit/Division:
Operations

Position No: 006468

Salary: $95,782 - $100,526 (Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024 - Level
4)

Work Type:
Permanent - Full Time

Closing Date:  4:00 PM

The Business and Training Support Officer role is responsible for supporting regional business activities through effective and efficient management of relevant human, financial, information and technological resources, and ensuring corporate reporting and legislative compliance requirements are met. This includes:

• supporting administration of the Local Government Grant Scheme (LGGS) operating budgets across the four Local Governments (aligned with Bush Fire Brigade and State Emergency Service funding).
• fleet coordination, regional travel arranging, incident/operational expenditure, regional office administrative support, procurement and contract management, regional budgets and financial administration.
• coordination and reporting of all regional training programs.
• ensuring compliance with State and National training regulatory requirements for staff, volunteers and selected community groups.
• supporting all regional staff across all DFES hazards in their delivery of training.

The role may also require assistance in regional operations and incident management duties outside of normal business hours.

Successful applicants must have:

• Possession of a Western Australian Driver’s Licence (C Class minimum) which must remain valid for the duration of employment.

DFES is an emergency services organisation and all employees may be required to work or travel outside of normal business hours to assist with emergencies and additional allowances may apply.

You must be an Australian Citizen or hold permanent residency.

A current National Police Certificate (less than 3 months old) is required prior to commencement.

The Fire and Emergency Services (Superannuation Fund) Regulations 1986 prevent DFES from offering choice of super for permanent appointments. Those appointed permanently may remain with their existing GESB Superannuation account or join the Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Fund. Fixed term employees may choose super, but if converted to permanent must choose one of the two options listed above.

• Opportunities to assist during statewide emergency incidents.
• Work/life balance through flexible working and leave arrangements.
• Long service leave after 7 years.
• Paid parental leave and other attractive leave options.
• Salary packaging options.
• Professional career development opportunities.

DFES supports inclusion and diversity and advocates the value of inclusiveness where all DFES personnel are encouraged to contribute fully and are recognised and valued for their differences in an environment that is free from discrimination and the negative effects of bias, both conscious and unconscious.

People from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal Australians and people with a disability are encouraged to apply. DFES may prioritise recruitment decisions based on the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).

All applications must be submitted online. Click 'Apply for Job' either at the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions.

To apply, submit:

• Evidence of prerequisites listed above.
• A maximum three (3) page statement addressing essential criteria three (3), four (4), five (5) and seven (7) contained in the attached job description form and in the context of the position responsibilities.
• A current comprehensive CV demonstrating relevant competencies and experiences, including the names of two referees who can attest to your suitability to this role.

All essential criteria listed in the Job Description Form will be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.

Referees may be contacted at any stage during the process.

Please do not send your application to Leon Gardiner or seek their assistance with lodging your application.

Ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and submit online before 4:00pm (WST). Late, emailed or proforma applications submitted will be rejected.

If you don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity, apply now.