Superintendent (FSPRI) Queensland Fire and Rescue

Queensland Fire DepartmentStatus Permanent Full-time Classification FSPRI Salary: $174,113.00 - $176,725.00 per annum Division Queensland Fire & Rescue Region/Directorate Fire & Rescue Service Work Unit Fire and Rescue Location: Multiple vacancies Closing Date Midnight, 23 March 2025 Reference No QFD/20658/25 Current Queensland Fire Department employees and volunteers must apply via their internal careers siteAbout Us The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) provides fire prevention, preparedness and response services to fire in the built and landscape environments, as well as scientific and specialist capabilities to Queensland communities. The QFD provides a multi-hazard emergency response, including road crash rescue, bushfire, hazardous material, technical and vertical rescue, severe weather incidents, remote and swiftwater rescue, and provides a number of functions supporting community safety outcomes. The department encompasses Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR), Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ), as well as the broader department which work together to pre-empt, prevent, mitigate and manage the consequences of fires and other emergencies on Queensland communities and support our large volunteer membership across the state. The QFD is an organisation that is focused on reframing the department’s relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations through the Path to Treaty, Closing the Gap and building our cultural capability. Purpose of the role Responsibilities QFR is responsible for ensuring the capacity of operational staff to respond in emergent situations as legislated in the Fire Services Act 1990. Which includes but is not limited to:

• Protect and serve the community by responding to fires and other emergencies in a professional and timely manner to minimise loss to life, property and the environment.
• Improve the safety and emergency preparedness of the community by contributing to fire prevention and community education activities.

Mandatory requirements Applicants Wishing To Be Appointed To a Position At The Rank Of Superintendent Must Provide Evidence Of Or Successfully Completed The Following

• Hold a current valid Blue Card (from Blue Card Services);
• Manual Medium Rigid (MRV) driver’s licence as recognised by the Department of Transport and Main Roads; and

QFD Applicants

• Have successfully completed all the requirements for Station Officer Level 3 qualifications (or equivalent) and maintained the operational competencies appropriate to the rank of Inspector within the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service of QFD; or
• Currently hold the rank of Queensland Fire and Rescue Service Inspector or above;

External Applicants

• External applicants must have professional firefighting experience, incident control expertise and fire prevention expertise and be able to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements of the rank.
• Consideration of external applications will be at the discretion of the Commissioner QFD.

Your key accountabilities Undertake the full range of operational duties as prescribed for the rank of Superintendent as required, plus the following: Operations Management

• Lead, manage and coordinate QFD operations and resources during large-scale multi-agency incidents and disasters within Queensland.
• Undertake core member training in accordance with the Queensland Disaster Management Training Framework and have a comprehensive knowledge of the Queensland Disaster Management Act 2003.
• Represent QFD at multi-agency events, provide strategic emergency management of the impacts on the community (including to the Local Disaster Management Group, where appropriate) and have full authority for the deployment of all resources within the region in which the incident is located.
• Undertake the State Coordinator’s duties in managing the State Fire Control Centre.
• Represent QFD during complex incidents at the QPS Major Incident Room with a focus on whole-of-QFD operational capability and provide management advice.
• Represent QFD at a regional level during complex major incidents with a particular focus on the management of the political, economic, social, technical, legal and environmental impacts on the local community.
• Lead and manage large-scale deployments of QFD resources on intrastate and interstate operations.
• Ensure appropriate “on call” arrangements are managed, including regional requirements and State Operations call up requirements.
• Provide leadership and management support to all QFD staff to drive the pursuit of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) performance excellence, facilitating the growth of a WHS culture.
• Comply with responsibilities of WHS legislation and the Code of Conduct for the Queensland Public Service.
• An operational appointee to this position will be required to be “on-call” to respond to emergency incidents in accordance with Queensland Fire and Emergency Certified Agreement 2022 , Part 6 Clause 86/90 – On-call arrangements and non-standard hours of work.

Community Safety Operations

• Manage Community Safety Operations standards, which may consist of policy, techniques, tactics and procedures, and provide expert advice.
• Manage services to enhance Community Safety Operations capability through the development and implementation of community safety programs.
• Coach and support regions in implementing Community Safety Operations and undertaking major infrastructure projects.
• If appointed to a position in Community Safety Operations at this rank, manage and coordinate the tactical, operational and technical functions to effectively and efficiently deliver all community safety and community education programs.
• Provide leadership and management support to all QFD staff to drive the pursuit of WHS performance excellence, facilitating the growth of a WHS culture.
• Comply with responsibilities of WHS legislation and the Code of Conduct for the Queensland Public Service.

Professional development

• Manage the development of training standards and business rules that are consistent with, and support, Operations Management and Community Safety Operations.
• Manage the planning and preparation for the why, what, when, where and how professional development standards are to be implemented, resources required, and coach regions.
• Manage the implementation of programs to provide for workforce capability, capacity and performance.
• If appointed to a position in professional development at this rank, manage and coordinate the tactical, operational and technical functions to effectively and efficiently deliver all skills acquisition, skills maintenance and professional development programs.
• Provide leadership and management support to all QFD staff to drive the pursuit of WHS performance excellence, facilitating the growth of a WHS culture.
• Comply with responsibilities of WHS legislation and the Code of Conduct for the Queensland Public Service.

Operations Business Management

• Manage state, regional or area operations and ensure the effective delivery of services through the best utilisation of the human, financial and capital resources of the operational zone, command or unit.
• Prepare correspondence, memorandums and briefings including confidential and sensitive matters such as Ministerial Briefings, Questions on Notice and Possible Parliamentary Questions.
• Manage the implementation of best practice strategies, directions and objectives for enhancing services to the community and monitoring outcomes against performance targets.
• Manage communication within the workplace and liaison between other QFD regions and units, other emergency services providers, government and non-government agencies, the media and the community.
• Manage organisational change including the facilitation of consultation with all staff to achieve the vision, goals and strategic direction of the QFD.
• Manage business enhancement initiatives to assist in the effectiveness of state, regional or command operations and/or services.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the QFD Strategic Plan, and manage the development of operational plans, policies and procedures to ensure the effective management of proactive fire service delivery.
• Manage human resource functions in accordance with HR delegations, including developing staff to their full potential, monitoring staff performance (including absenteeism management) and providing feedback.
• Promote and market the QFD profile and involvement in the community.
• Be an integral part of the state or regional Senior Management Team and assist and promote a team work approach.
• Ensure all legislative, policy and procedural requirements appropriate to the position are applied.
• As required:

• Manage key QFD projects;
• Perform the role of QFD Knowledge process facilitator and content expert; and/or
• Represent the QFD at local, state and national forums.

• If appointed to a position in Operations Business Management at this rank, manage and coordinate the tactical, operational and technical functions to effectively and efficiently deliver business services to the State branch / region.
• Provide leadership and management support to all QFD staff to drive the pursuit of WHS performance excellence, facilitating the growth of a WHS culture.
• Comply with responsibilities of WHS legislation and the Code of Conduct for the Queensland Public Service.

Capabilities Role To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the “key accountabilities” for this role: Leadership Competency Stream – Program Leader (leading teams and/or projects) Vision

• Leads strategically
• Stimulates ideas and innovation
• Leads change in complex environments
• Makes insightful decisions

Results

• Develops and mobilises talent
• Builds enduring relationships
• Inspires others
• Drives accountability and outcomes

Accountability

• Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
• Pursues continuous growth
• Demonstrates sound governance

Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFD shared values:

• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Courage
• Loyalty

To find out more about the behaviours and competencies required for this role, visit Leadership competencies for Queensland | For government | Queensland Government Want more information? Please contact Paul Durston, Chief Superintendent on phone 0418 877 371 or email Paul.Durston@qfes.qld.gov.au. You can also visit our website to find out more information about joining our team. You can also refer to the PS Senior Officers - Employment Conditions for additional information. How To Apply Please refer to the QFD Operational Officer (Statewide) Application Guide for information on how to apply for this role. The QFR Superintendent Written Application Pack MUST be used in this process and submitted with your application in Nexus.