Manager Fire Services

THE ROLE

The Fire Services Team is the central point for assessing and providing technical support for fire safety and regulatory compliance to the Homes Victoria and focuses on providing safe and secure buildings for all department-owned, operated, or funded facilities in Victoria. It also ensures compliance with relevant statutory Acts, regulations and Capital Development Guidelines - Series 7. The Fire Service Manager is responsible for the delivery and supervision of multi-disciplinary consultancies involved in the provision of fire risk management and regulatory services. The role involves the provision of professional advice, management of project staff and maintaining collaborative relationships with key stakeholders. A high standard of project co-ordination is required to ensure timely delivery of projects, including robust procurement processes, budget and cash flow management, reporting and risk management.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Oversee local delivery of integrated, multidisciplinary services that provide holistic client outcomes and ensure they meet state wide departmental and government objectives, budget considerations and community expectations.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of issues impacting the department's clients and investigate and lead critical projects that develop and review policies, professional standards and operating practices to enhance service delivery, budget effectiveness, efficiency and improved client outcomes.
• Forge strong connections across the department and with external stakeholders, and collaborate on the strategic design and development of departmental objectives that impact state wide or significant localised service delivery to ensure effective, efficient and coordinated services are provided for all clients.

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HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. 
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. 
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.