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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Ventia is one of the largest essential services providers in Australia and New Zealand, providing maintenance and support services to clients within the Defence, Social Infrastructure, Housing & Communities, Local Government, and Critical Infrastructure sectors.Ventia operates the largest private firefighting businesses in Australia. This includes fire response (aviation and structural), fire and rescue, medic first response support, and fire station watch room services.What We Offer You:Attractive salary package with access to employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts, and morePotential for career development and progressionHybrid and flexible working arrangementsSee tangible change through innovation & continuous improvementThe RoleVentia is seeking a Fire Capability Manager to oversee and manage two sites in Victoria (Puckapunyal and Bandianna). Services include firefighting, rescue, and emergency response. The Fire Capability Manager will provide leadership to ensure the successful deployment of personnel, equipment, planning, and stakeholder engagement to support Defence capability. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and people leadership to ensure optimal service delivery.Duties Include:Ensure station teams maintain high operational preparedness for immediate response and management of all contracted emergency scenariosAccountable for resource allocation, including personnel, fleet, equipment, and training, to meet contract and financial objectivesFoster an inclusive working environment through employee engagement and service excellenceBuild relationships with Defence Service Personnel, SEG Leadership, Base Community, and Industry partners to promote Ventia Fire and RescueLead safety, environment, and health initiatives by role modeling LEAD behaviours (Learning, Engaging, Accountability, Discipline) and cultivating a culture of complianceContribute to redefining service excellence by developing a world-class emergency response serviceAbout you:Experience in emergency management in high-risk, dynamic environments is highly desirableGraduate or Post Graduate qualification in Business ManagementBackground in complex service delivery across dispersed and/or multi-agency operations with a large workforceAble to work autonomously and manage competing priorities based on riskExcellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skillsExperience with leading people programs, including recruitment, training, leadership development, workforce planning, mentoring, and change management; competency-based training experience is an advantageExperience with Enterprise Agreements and union partnershipsCustomer-centric approach, especially with Defence as a clientStrategic and commercially astute, with experience in workforce planning, financial reporting, SHEQ, compliance, and governanceProficient in Microsoft Office applicationsMust be eligible for and able to maintain a Defence Security Clearance; Australian Citizenship requiredDiversityVentia values diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive environment with equal opportunities for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Mori and Pasifika peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, women, veterans, spouses, and people with disabilities.How to applyIf you wish to expand your career with a company that values its employees, please apply below by clicking the ''Apply Now'' button. #J-18808-Ljbffr