Supervisor Operational Response

Operational/Corporate uniform available

Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more

Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family

Salary packaging options available

One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month

Ongoing learning and professional development programs (RFS is a Registered Training Organisation giving you access to various internal courses)

Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools!

Easy access to Sydney Olympic Park Train Station, bus services and parking facilities

Local eateries and childcare facilities

Sydney Olympic Park Entertainment and Sports Precinct, including Accor Stadium, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Showgrounds, and Bicentennial Park

Eligible staff are invited to join the local Sydney Olympic Park Connected Membership program, at an additional cost

To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now' through the relevant advertisement on RFS Careers , and attach:

A cover letter in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity;

A resume in PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number)

Respond to two targeted questions within the online application process (maximum 500 words each): Describe a situation where you worked with a range of stakeholders to achieve a challenging outcome. What approach did you take to build effective relationships, manage differing views or priorities, and ensure a successful result? Describe a time when you led a team through a period of high workload, change, or operational pressure. What actions did you take to maintain performance, support your people, and achieve the required outcomes?

Describe a situation where you worked with a range of stakeholders to achieve a challenging outcome. What approach did you take to build effective relationships, manage differing views or priorities, and ensure a successful result?

Describe a time when you led a team through a period of high workload, change, or operational pressure. What actions did you take to maintain performance, support your people, and achieve the required outcomes?

Candidates are encouraged to prepare their applications independently to ensure they accurately reflect their skills and experience. The Rural Fire Service values authentic, original responses that reflect individual perspectives and alignment with its values and priorities. Skills, knowledge, and capability will be assessed and verified through the capability assessment process.

A recruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.

We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.

If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss.

The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework ). The Capability application tool is designed to help job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.

This may not be the role for you, however you can check out other vacancies in the RFS here , or consider volunteering with your local Brigade.

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