The role of the Operational Capability Officer requires you to plan, prepare, deliver and review training and capability development programs for SES Volunteers. You will be a leader in the development of the regions volunteers to ensure they are equipped for the various disasters and incidents that SES attend.

Your Key Accountabilities:

The core capability requirements for this role are:

• Plan, prepare, deliver and review training and capability development programs for SES volunteers.
• Assist with the coordination of area and regional based capability development programs.
• Contribute to the research and development of programs supporting the operational capability of the SES.
• Assist with equipment audits across the Emergency Service Volunteers Division as required.
• Identify and contribute to resolution of operational capability issues.
• Process training and administrative records and maintain accurate records to provide reports on training data and information.
• Liaise with local SES units, staff and external stakeholders to develop an understanding of training needs to build SES 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).

Qualification:

• Nil

Technical/ Operational/ Educational experience:

• Experience as a volunteer or within a volunteer environment is highly desirable.
• Experience with the delivery of training and hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment qualification or can obtain the skill within a mutually agreed timeframe.

Other:

• This role is a designated SES uniformed position.
• Capacity to work on night and weekends to suit an SES volunteer environment.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.