PAUL ROBINSON

The below skills directly correspond to the key accountablities of the role of Station Officer

Manage operational incidents and direct firefighters and resources in response to emergency and hazardous material incidents in accordance with legislative powers and responsibilities, including operations management policies, procedures and practices

Review and contribute to continuous improvement processes by providing feedback from lessons identified during operational incidents and maintains effective operations management standards

Contribute to the management of staff and physical assets, and financial responsibilities at station level to ensure appropriate service delivery standards in accordance with departmental delegations, policy and procedures

Manage the effective utilisation and maintenance of station resources, including equipment and facilities to maintain operational readiness, and contributes to operational service delivery and continuity plans

Undertake station administration responsibilities in a timely and effective manner, including the coordination and preparation of reports, correspondence and submissions, in accordance with departmental requirements and governance

Coordinate and conduct community safety and fire prevention/education activities including building inspections and risk assessments to raise awareness of fire safety and emergency preparedness, and to ensure the safety of firefighters and the community

Manage training and staff development including the coordination and delivery of training exercises and education programs to maintain relevant operational competencies

Manage and undertake project and functional responsibilities relating to operational preparedness, response and recovery to ensure effective planning and coordination is achieved

Foster a cooperative and positive work environment, through clearly communicating, monitoring and assessing staff performance, whilst providing fair and regular feedback to support professional development

Develop cooperative and collaborative arrangements with our auxiliary and volunteer emergency service partners, and other government agencies with respect to promoting an all hazards and all agency, comprehensive approach to emergency incidents and events

Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of operational service plans at station level; provide leadership that is focused on the key issues; and set clear priorities and establish programs that meet deadlines and achieve work targets

Manage communication within the workplace, and liaise between other QFD stations, other emergency services, government agencies, and the community in a timely and effective manner Maintain knowledge, and ensure all legislative, policy, and procedural requirements appropriate to the position are applied

Support enterprise bargaining agreement initiatives, principles and station consultative committees

Comply with responsibilities of Workforce Health and Safety legislation

Promote the values in the Code of Conduct for the Queensland Public Service including demonstrating a commitment to the principles and practices of employment equity, ethical decision-making, and conflict resolution