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Fire Rescue Victoria Strategic Advisory Committee - ChairpersonJoin to apply for the Fire Rescue Victoria Strategic Advisory Committee - Chairperson role at Department of Justice and Community Safety, VictoriaFire Rescue Victoria Strategic Advisory Committee - Chairperson6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Fire Rescue Victoria Strategic Advisory Committee - Chairperson role at Department of Justice and Community Safety, VictoriaAbout The BoardThe Strategic Advisory Committee (Committee) is a public entity established under theCultural change within FRVWorkforce diversity and flexibility within FRVOrganisational governance of FRVFRV''s engagement and integration with the broader emergency management sectorFRV''s future direction, including emerging opportunities and risksMatters on which FRV seeks strategic adviceAny other matter relevant to FRV.About The BoardThe Strategic Advisory Committee (Committee) is a public entity established under the Fire Rescue Victoria Act 1954 (the Act). The Committee will provide expert advice to Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) on various organisational matters as set out in the Act, including but not limited to:Cultural change within FRVWorkforce diversity and flexibility within FRVOrganisational governance of FRVFRV''s engagement and integration with the broader emergency management sectorFRV''s future direction, including emerging opportunities and risksMatters on which FRV seeks strategic adviceAny other matter relevant to FRV.For further information on FRV and fire services reform, visit The RoleBoth Chairperson and members are expected to:Deliver expert and authoritative advice on organisational matters to FRVDeliver the Committees strategic focus as outlined in the Committees Terms of ReferenceContribute to the Committee meetings, including maintaining integrity and good governance principlesProvide advice to help FRV build its relationship with Government, and other key stakeholders, to help progress FRV''s objectives.For further information on the Strategic Advisory Committee, visit Strategic Advisory Committee | Fire Rescue Victoria (frv.vic.gov.au).Who we''re looking forYou will have a proven record in providing considered advice for senior leaders in government on organisational matters, advocacy, partnerships and strategy.Candidates will be shortlisted based on expertise, qualifications or experience aligned to FRVs Strategic Pillars, as outlined in FRVs Strategic Plan 2022-2032, and the Committees Strategic Focus.Skills: Candidates should possess skills in at least two or more of the following areas:Strategic and ethical leadership demonstrated through public sector governance, board experience, and/or public administrationEmergency management / Emergency Service OrganisationsGovernment Relations Change and AdvocacyMatters that affect the future of the service (outside of culture) - financial sustainability, organisational change in the industrial landscape including staff retention, emerging technologiesRegulations / Built EnvironmentCommunity and stakeholder engagementCandidates For The Committee Should Also DemonstrateCommitment to public servicePersonal integrity, good reputation and community standing, andBroad awareness of diversity, cultural, gender, disability and mental health issues.Diverse Representation: We welcome broad and diverse representation on the Committee. We welcome applications from women, people of all ages, First Nations peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, regional and/or rural communities.Diversity of skills and expertise, and the perspectives and lived experiences of people from different backgrounds and communities, contribute to good governance. To support participation, we will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.EligibilityYou cannot be appointed to the Strategic Advisory Committee if you are:an officer or employee of a fire services agencyan officer or employee of an industrial body that is responsible for an enterprise agreement that applies to a fire services agency, oran officer or official of Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria Incorporated.What you need to applyWhat You Need To ApplyPlease review the attached position description before applying for this role.Applicants will need to upload a current resume and include a cover letter outlining their interest in the specific position (Chairperson or member).Applications close at midnight on 8 August 2025.A selection panel will shortlist applicants and conduct interviews.Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo probity checks, including a national police check. They will also be required to declare any private interests and awareness of any potential conflicts of interest. Recommendations of a suitable candidate will be provided to the Minister for Emergency Services for consideration.Meeting Frequency: The Committee meets four times in a financial year, including any ad hoc meetings as required.Term Commencement: October 2025Contract Term Duration: Five yearsMeeting Location: Meetings are held at FRVs Melbourne offices during normal business hours, and it is expected that members attend meetings in person, subject to special support provisions.To ensure that we can speak to applicants across Victoria, we will be undertaking online interviews for these positions. If selected for interview, the selection panel will contact shortlisted applicants to clarify to any accessibility-related queries, including any reasonable adjustments required to support equitable participation in the interview process.For all enquiries regarding the position or the appointment process, please contact Angelica A Suarez, A/Director Strategy and Policy, Emergency Management Victoria at Angelica.Suarez@emv.vic.gov.au. #DJCSSeniority levelSeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionOther, Information Technology, and ManagementIndustriesGovernment AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Fire Specialist roles.Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoEngineering Operations Technician, Data Center Engineering OperationsMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoDeveloping a data-to-model pipeline for generating comprehensive species fire response modelsMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoEngineering Operations Technician, InfraOps Cluster OperationsMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoBlackburn, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoSouthbank, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoUndergraduate/Graduate Project Engineer/CoordinatorProject Manager - Automation, Manufacturing or EngineeringMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoBroadmeadows, Victoria, Australia 1 day agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 21 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 9 months agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoEngineering Operations Technician, Data Center Engineering OperationsMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoUndergraduate Mechanical Engineer - Rail Infrastructure ProjectsMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoDocklands, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoProject Mechanical and Piping Engineer - Fixed EquipmentMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 months agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days agoEngineering Operations Technician, Data Center Engineering OperationsMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoFire Rescue Victoria Strategic Advisory Committee - Board MemberEOI Project management, systems engineering and integration professionals Defence DigitalMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 16 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days agoEngineering Operations Technician, Data Center Engineering OperationsMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoProject Manager - Automation, Manufacturing or EngineeringWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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