Monaro RFS

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are requested for "Round Two" of the Botswana Fire Management Program – Closing Date: 20 August 2010.

Before you think "I'll never get a run" please remember that the Monaro Team already has runs on the board thanks to Steve Donkers from Numeralla.

With the recent announcement confirming funding for phase 2 of the Botswana Fire Management Program, Expressions of Interest (EOI) are invited from Service members wishing to be considered for a variety of roles. Phase 2 of the program will run over the next 2 years, so even if you are not currently available you may be able to undertake work in the medium to longer term.

Phase 2 is focused around the continued provision of training at a wide range of levels from Bush Firefighter Instructor to Crew Leader and will include a range of advanced and specialist subject areas such as Incident Control Systems for Incident Management Teams and Community Safety Facilitator. The work will occur both within Botswana and here in Australia. Phase 2 allows us to continue to build on the work already undertaken in this country by your colleagues.

Deployments will vary in length from the average 2 weeks to a maximum of 6 weeks. Generally each deployment will feature a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 6 personal. Any non-salaried members of the Service selected will be employed as Casual Employees for the duration of their deployment. As salaried officers of the Service (if not already), you will be expected to adhere to all Policies and Service Standards, including the Code of Conduct and Ethics.

Selection Criteria

1. Minimum training qualification of Rural Fire Instructor (RTF or Cert IV preferred)
2. Demonstrated minimum of 5 years experience within the RFS
3. A broad understanding of the policies and doctrines of the Service
4. Higher level training qualifications in specialised areas
5. If selected, there will be a requirement will be to provide a valid passport with a minimum 6 months currency prior to departure

The EOI must be in the form of a written application, up to two (2) pages maximum, and must address the selection criteria. It must also clearly state your length of service, willingness and availability to travel to Botswana, any other supporting information you believe is relevant and will also need to include the following;

1. Home phone number
2. Mobile number
3. Fax number
4. Email address
5. Home address
6. Next of kin
7. Written testimonial from your District/Region L&D Officer
8. Written approval from your District Manager, in addition
9. A photocopy of the front page of your passport (if available)

If your EOI application does not contain all of this information, then it will not be considered. All applications will be checked against Firezone and may require further validation by way of reference to the appropriate manager.

If you have previously submitted an EOI you will need to review, update and resubmit it to ensure you are considered for this project. This EOI is not to be confused with the recently advertised International Operations Deployment EOI.

Applications can be emailed to:
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or mailed to:
Manager Corporate and International Relations
Locked Mail Bag 17
Granville
NSW    2142

Any enquiries please call:
Russell Taylor, Brian Graham or Geoff Parish on: 8741 5555