South Australian Country Fire Service
Job reference: 844322
Location: 5035 - KESWICK
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Primary Purpose of Role:

- Oversee and manage programs to ensure training content for Bushfire Investigation and local council Fire Prevention and Authorised Permit Officers aligns to legislation, best practice and meets national and international standards.
- Lead and manage the scheduling and delivery of state-wide Bushfire Investigation and local council Fire Prevention and Authorised Permit Officers training programs and appointment processes of SACFS appointed bushfire investigators including management of associated budgets.
- Provide high level expert advice including written briefs to SACFS Chief Officer and CFS Senior Executive on Ministerial matters including the interpretation of legislation and a range of compliance, policy, prevention, and community risk reduction activities.
- Scope, plan, lead and manage state-wide bushfire readiness and investigation relate projects 
including assigned staff and resources within time and budget constraints.
- Lead the SACFS Native Vegetation Clearance application process and act as a delegated authority for the Chief Officer for the purpose of assessing Native Vegetation Clearance applications.
- Manage the SACFS Fire Danger Season and bushfire investigation legislative responsibilities defined in the Fire and Emergency Services Act, 2005 (FES Act 2005) including the development of operational policy, training accreditation processes, and the administration of Authorised Permit Officers under the FES Act 2005.
- Act as a delegated authority for the SACFS Chief Officer for managing the SACFS 105K review process and the appointment of Authorised Officers under section 81 of the FES Act 2005 and where necessary, manage the review and issuing of permits under the FES Act 2005 for Councils and organisations that do not have Authorised Officers.
- Undertake a regional program of scheduled Aged Care Facility audits to identify issues, ensure compliance and provide expertise to SACFS Development Assessment Service inspections and commissioning of essential fire safety systems.
- Represent SACFS on various committees and forums at a State and National level in relation to native vegetation, bushfire investigation and Authorised Permit Officer matters including at AFAC as the lead in fire investigation (bushfire and structure) matters and as primary SACFS contact for all fire matter and SAPOL NORMAD matters.
- Provide support and guidance to SACFS Development Assessment Service in the development of training materials, delivery of training an accreditation processes associated with their business and Regional Prevention Officers and Regional Staff regarding all matters covered by this position.
- Effective emergency support or incident management functions are provided, via a defined 'operational' on-call roster, with the potential to be re called under emergency situations, to enable the provision of emergency service activities by CFS to the community. Whilst undertaking such operational roles, personnel will be required to work in emergency situations, which may include day, afternoon, night, or extended shifts.

Remuneration:

AS08 - $125,649 - $130,392

Enquiries:

Phillip McDonough

M 0418 831 352 E Phillip.McDonough@eso.sa.gov.au

Application Instructions:

Applicants are required to address the criteria outlined in the Application Guidelines document.

Applications must be submitted online.

The South Australian Country Fire Service is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, inclusion and supports a culture of safety and respect.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups to help us build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Applications close: 27/05/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- MPAC Application Guidelines.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- RD - Manager Prev AuthCompliance - signed April 2026.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.