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About VentiaVentia is one of the largest essential services providers in Australia and New Zealand, offering maintenance and support services across sectors such as Defence, Social Infrastructure, Housing & Communities, Local Government, and Critical Infrastructure.Ventia operates the largest private firefighting businesses in Australia, including 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 arrangementsOpportunity to see tangible change through innovation and continuous improvementThe RoleVentia is seeking a Fire Capability Manager to oversee Oakey station. The role involves firefighting, rescue, and emergency response services. The Fire Capability Manager will provide leadership to ensure successful deployment of personnel, equipment, planning, and stakeholder engagement to support Defence capability. A strong focus on safety, compliance, and people leadership is essential for optimal service delivery.Duties Include:Ensure station teams maintain high operational preparedness for immediate response and management of all contracted emergency scenariosManage 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, environmental, and health initiatives by role modeling LEAD behaviours (Learning, Engaging, Accountability, Discipline) and promoting a culture of complianceContribute to redefining service excellence by developing a world-class emergency response serviceAbout You:Experience in emergency management in high-risk environments is highly desirableGraduate or Postgraduate qualification in Business ManagementExperience in complex service delivery across dispersed or multi-agency operations with a large workforceAbility 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, with an understanding of Defence requirementsStrategic and commercially astute, with experience in workforce planning, financial reporting, SHEQ, compliance, and governanceProficiency in Microsoft Office applicationsMust be eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance and be an Australian citizenDiversityVentia values diversity and is committed to providing a safe, inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities to individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Mori and Pasifika peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, women, veterans, spouses, and people with disabilities.How To ApplyIf you are interested in expanding your career with a company that values its employees, please apply by clicking the ''Apply Now'' button below. #J-18808-Ljbffr