Fire Rescue Victoria - Lateral Entry Opportunities for Commanders (CMDR)

South-West Region District 4 (Casterton), District 5 (Hamilton), District 6 (Colac), District 7 (North Geelong).

West Region District 15 (Ballarat/Wendouree), District 16 (Ararat), District 17 (Horsham).

North-West Region District 2 (Bendigo/Kangaroo Flat), District 14 (Melton), District 18 (Swan Hill) District 20 (Kerang).

North-East Region District 12 (Seymour), District 13 (Chirnside Park), District 22 (Shepparton), District 23 (Wangaratta), District 24 (Wodonga).

South-East District 8 (Dandenong), District 9 (Warragul), District 27 (Morwell), District 10 (Sale), District 11 (Bairnsdale).

CFA Headquarters (Burwood East).

These roles are permanent full-time Commander positions within the FRV workforce. These FRV positions are seconded into the Country Fire Authority (CFA) via the FRV/ CFA Secondment Agreement. Each of these positions is deemed to be a tenured position for an initial placement of no less than three (3) year period from the date of commencement in the role. At the end of three (3) years at this location, personnel will be able to remain in place, transfer to another CFA District or successful obtain a vacancy within FRV in line with processes at the time.

During this tenure period, successful applicants will be able to apply for higher duties opportunities within their appointed region only. There is no ability to apply for at rank opportunities during this period.

Any Commander role in FRV or CFA has the inherent requirement to participate in after-hours availability arrangements to support the 24/7 operating environment.

The role of a Commander working in the CFA is to operate within the appointed district and provide direct support to CFA personnel, Brigades and Groups. The role is critical to support CFA’s service delivery to the community directly through response or in support of CFA volunteer members through a range of planning, preparedness, response and recovery activities.

The role is diverse and involves working as part of a small team within the allocated District to support CFA operations both locally and across the state including the possibility of interstate and overseas deployments.

The key role functions are detailed as follows.

• Support the Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO) in ensuring CFA statutory requirements and Standing Operating Procedures are met.
• Report to and advise the ACFO on service delivery and future implications relating to issues and trends within the relevant CFA District.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the ACFO, CFA Chief Officer and/or Deputy Chief Officer
• Respond to and exercise command and control of major fires and emergencies in accordance with the Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS) and legislative responsibilities
• Undertake the role of media liaison and represent CFA conducted within policy guidelines as required

In making an application, eligible candidates should present appropriate evidence of their:

• Ability to manage and lead staff and volunteers;
• Ability to work in a team environment;
• Effective interpersonal, written, verbal and communication skills;
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders; and
• Willingness to contribute to a positive and constructive workplace environment;
• Achievement in a range of roles;
• Management skills in the development, implementation and review of policy and operational plans;
• Ability to implement operational policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of legislative accountabilities;
• Application of organisational ethics and values

The following selection process will apply:

1. Assessment of application (cover letter, resume, list of qualifications and document addressing the key selection criteria)
2. Assessment of skills profile and work history by the Victorian Professional Career Firefighters Registration Board
3. Assessment Centre (Command and control paper and a report paper)
4. Panel Interview
5. Pre-employment checks, including
   1. Nationally coordinated criminal history check
   2. Working with children check
   3. Driving history check
   4. Employment reference checks
   5. Pre-employment medical assessment
6. Offer of employment
   

Commander – Level 1 $155,160.21 gross per annum + superannuation

Commander – Level 2 $158,280.65 gross per annum + superannuation

Commander – Level 3 $158,280.65 gross per annum + superannuation

Commander – Level 4 $164,141.87 gross per annum + superannuation

• Access to flexible work arrangements;
• Uniquely rewarding work in the service of the Victorian community;
• Support for education, career and professional development;
• Novated lease options;
• Defined Benefit Superannuation;
• An unrivalled suite of physical and mental health and wellbeing support services;
• Annual sports voucher;
• Income Protection;
• Free gym access.