IN ORDERS
30 March 2007 2007/7
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Current
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OPERATIONS
APEC
Australia 2007 planning and coordination
PROCEDURES
2008
registration renewals
Fringe
Benefit Tax reporting for minor fleet vehicles
TRAINING
Senior
Firefighters Promotional Program results
GENERAL
Regional
West 2 Zone Office, Bathurst - change of address
ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT STAFF NOTICES
Vacancies
IT Program
Manager, Clerk Grade 11/12
IT Support
and Training Manager, Clerk Grade 11/12
Manager
Applications Development, Clerk Grade 11/12
OHS Risk
Management Coordinator, Clerk Grade 9/10
Executive
Officer, Logistics Support, Clerk Grade 9/10
PERMANENT FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES
Vacancies
Station
Officers and Firefighters – Fire and Emergency Service Protection - APEC
Australia 2007
Manager,
Operations Research Unit
Supervisor,
Wollongong Communication Centre
Senior
Firefighting Instructor, Fire Suppression Training Section
Appointments
Promotions
Retirements
RETAINED FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES
New members
appointed to Brigades
Appointed
to Ranks
Transfers
Resignation
Retirements
Transferred
to Honorary List
OPERATIONS
APEC Australia 2007 planning and coordination
1. Background
In 2007 the Australian government
is the host of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. APEC is the
premier forum for facilitating growth, cooperation, trade and investment in the
Asia-Pacific region. The 21 member economies include Australia, the United
States of America, the Russian Federation and China.
Between January and September
2007 there are 100 meetings of APEC ministers, officials and business
representatives scheduled around Australia.
APEC Australia 2007TM
culminates in Leaders’ Week from 30 August to 9 September 2007, during which
there will be a series of high level meetings held in Sydney in the lead up to
the APEC Economic Leaders Meeting on Saturday 8 September and Sunday 9
September 2007. For more information
about APEC Australia 2007 see www.apec2007.org.
2. NSWFB APEC
Planning and Coordination Team
A NSWFB APEC Planning and
Coordination Team has been established to plan and coordinate the NSWFB’s
involvement for APEC Australia 2007 Leaders’ Week.
The team is headed by
Superintendent John Bedford and is co-located with the APEC NSW Police Security
Command within the APEC 2007 Taskforce (a division of Department of Prime
Minister and Cabinet) at 60 Margaret Street, Sydney, email apec@fire.nsw.gov.au.
3. Planning
APEC Concept of Operations and
Operational Management Plans have been developed for NSWFB operations during
the APEC Australia 2007 Leaders’ Week. These plans have been approved by the
Deputy Commissioner Emergency Management.
4. Staffing
During APEC Australia 2007
Leaders’ Week, additional NSWFB crews will be staged at locations throughout
the Sydney CBD and at Sydney airport.
There will be four precincts:
· Sydney Airport
Precinct
· Darling Harbour
Precinct
· Bennelong Point
Precinct
· Hotel Precinct
NSWFB Precinct Commanders will be
appointed to these precincts. They will be responsible for the activities of
the NSWFB inside precincts and venues, including fire calls and other
responses. In addition, the NSWFB will
support the NSW Police Protective Operations Unit.
5. Training
APEC-specific training will be
provided to personnel operating in APEC venues, in motorcade units and at APEC
Support Stations. This training will include venue familiarisation,
APEC-specific training, skills maintenance and cross training for NSWFB
Commanders with Police Commanders and Ambulance Commanders.
6. Logistics
and coordination
NSWFB logistics and
administrative functions for NSWFB APEC personnel will be managed by the
Brigades’ APEC Coordination Centre (BACC), at the State Training College at
Alexandria.
The Sydney Communication Centre
will maintain its usual response coordination role during APEC Leaders’ Week
for all incidents outside the APEC Precincts footprint.
Contact Officer: Superintendent
John Bedford, Manager APEC Planning and Coordination, 0400 880 265
File
Reference: CHO/09007
PROCEDURES
2008 registration renewals
In early February, the NSWFB
Fleet Management Unit sent registration labels for the 2008 year to all areas
allocated minor fleet vehicles and trailers
All Station Commanders and
supervisors must check that they have a current registration label for each allocated
vehicle. The label must be affixed to
the vehicle in accordance with the directions and the old registration label
removed.
Any driver of a minor fleet
vehicle or trailer that has not received a new label to replace the existing 15
Feb 2008 expiry label should contact the Fleet Management Unit immediately.
Trailer registration S75303 vin
6T9T22R116025H001 was not located and the registration has been cancelled.
Contact
Officer: Pat Crowe, Fleet
Administration Manager, (02) 9742 7411
File Reference: FLT/00139
Fringe
Benefit Tax reporting for minor fleet vehicles
In order to comply with
Australian Taxation Office requirements for Fringe Benefits Tax reporting the
speedometer reading for all minor fleet vehicles must be recorded as at 31
March each year.
If a vehicle is not used on 31
March 2007, the speedometer reading at the conclusion of the last journey prior
to 31 March 2007 must be recorded.
It is essential that all minor
fleet vehicles’ running sheets for the week including 31 March are submitted
promptly to ensure that the kilometre readings are entered onto the relevant
database as a matter of priority.
This instruction does not apply
to the drivers of SES or packaged vehicles who provide this information
separately.
Contact
Officer: Pat Crowe, Fleet
Administration Manager, (02) 9742 7411
File
Reference: CHO/06956
TRAINING
Senior Firefighters Promotional Program results
The following Firefighters have
completed all the prerequisite modules and achieved competency in Level 2
Incident Control Systems. They will be promoted to the rank of Senior
Firefighter as follows:
Name Date
of Promotion
7080 J Goodhew 19 July 2006
7997 M Thomas 6 September 2006
4847 G Camilleri 30 June 2006
6417 J McManus 20 December 2006
7977 R Southwell 21 December 2006
8147 B Mackay 23 March 2007
8331 D Adam 31
May 2008
8490 M Diegutis 27 June 2009
8493 W Pearce 27 June 2009
8587 N Leigh 17 October 2009
Contact Officers: Larry
Denyer, Chris O’Keefe, Professional Development Unit,
(02) 9318 4852 or (02) 9318 4307
File
Reference: CHO/01918
GENERAL
Regional West 2 Zone Office, Bathurst - change of address
The Regional West 2 Zone Office
relocated from Katoomba to its new premises in Bathurst on Tuesday 20 March
2007. The new address details are as
follows:
Address: 2/114 Piper
Street
BATHURST NSW
2795
Telephone: (02) 6331 6372
Facsimile: (02) 6331 3545
Contact Officer: Superintendent
Greg O’Connor, Zone Commander Regional West 2,
(02)
6331 6372
File
Reference: NFB/00201
ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL
SUPPORT STAFF NOTICES
Vacancies
IT Program Manager, Clerk Grade
11/12
Position No: 876007. Clerk Grade 11/12, Information Technology
Division, Sydney, Permanent full-time.
Total remuneration package valued to $112,390 pa including salary
($88,066 - $101,849), employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave
loading.
Duties: Manage strategic IT projects and
provide expert advice in relation to project management for IT and
implementation of IT related projects, establishes the project management
framework.
Selection criteria: Extensive
program and project management experience in an IT environment using a
recognized project methodology such as PMBOK or Prince 2 (including budgeting,
determining KPIs and resource requirements and status reporting). Proven highly
developed written and oral communication skills, including interpersonal
skills. Demonstrated high level strategic planning, conceptual, analytical and
problem solving skills. Demonstrated high level change management skills.
Current membership of a recognized Project Management Organisation. Tertiary
qualifications and/or relevant equivalent experience. Proven experience in
using computer systems to manage projects/programs. Common selection criteria
also apply.
Inquiries: Superintendent
Bob Murray, (02) 9265 2635, robert.murray@fire.nsw.gov.au
Information packages: Deanne
Van Der Myle, (02) 9265 2635, deanne.vandermyle@fire.nsw.gov.au
Applications to: Terri
Anne Mathews, Human Resources Manager, NSW Fire Brigades, Locked Bag 13,
Greenacre NSW 2190 or online at www.jobs.nsw.gov.au.
Electronic applications must be MS Word compatible
Closing date: 13
April 2007
IT Support and Training Manager,
Clerk Grade 11/12
Position No: 724004. Clerk Grade 11/12, Information Technology
Division, Sydney, Permanent full-time.
Total remuneration package valued to $112,390 pa including salary
($88,066 -$101,849), employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave
loading.
Duties: This role plans the IT Support and Training
Strategy for the organisation and oversees the development and implementation
of a comprehensive service management.
Selection criteria: Proven
experience leading and managing a small multi disciplined IT Support team to
meet support business requirements and expectations. Proven experience in the
implementation of service delivery models using the ITIL Framework. Extensive
knowledge of and/or experience in the coordination and management of all
activities relating to training needs assessment, design, development, delivery
and evaluation of training programs. Strategic thinking, analytical and problem
solving skills. Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation and
influencing skills. Experience in IT Incident Management. Experience in
establishing performance metrics and service level agreements to facilitate
performance evaluation and reporting. Relevant tertiary qualifications or
equivalent experience. Common selection criteria also apply.
Inquiries: Steve Edwards,
(02) 9265 2832, steve.edwards@fire.nsw.gov.au
Information packages: Deanne
Van Der Myle, (02) 9265 2644, deanne.vandermyle@fire.nsw.gov.au
Applications to: Terri
Anne Mathews, Human Resources Manager, NSW Fire Brigades, Locked Bag 13,
Greenacre NSW 2190 or online at www.jobs.nsw.gov.au.
Electronic applications must be MS Word compatible
Closing
date: 13 April 2007
Manager Applications Development,
Clerk Grade 11/12
Position No: 876005. Clerk Grade 11/12, Information Technology
Division, Sydney, Permanent full-time.
Total remuneration package valued to $112,390 pa including salary
($88,066 - $101,849), employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave
loading.
Duties: Manage the development, implementation
and continuous improvement of a comprehensive IT service program.
Selection criteria: Proven
experience in leading and managing a team of IT professionals to achieve high
levels of work performance within a time critical and budget driven
environment. Demonstrated experience in formulating strategy and performance
measures related to application development. Proven extensive experience in
developing software and managing the implementation of software utilising SQL
server, Oracle, Microsoft Access, ASP.Net, Visual Basic.Net and Visual Basic 6.
Proven high level analytical, planning and coordination skills as well as
written and oral communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. Relevant
tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience. Common selection criteria also
apply.
Inquiries: Superintendent
Bob Murray, (02) 9265 2635, robert.murray@fire.nsw.gov.au
Information packages: Deanne
Van Der Myle, (02) 9265 2635, deanne.vandermyle@fire.nsw.gov.au
Applications to: Terri
Anne Mathews, Human Resources Manager, NSW Fire Brigades, Locked Bag 13,
Greenacre NSW 2190 or online at www.jobs.nsw.gov.au.
Electronic applications must be MS Word compatible
Closing
date: 13 April 2007
OHS Risk Management Coordinator,
Clerk Grade 9/10
Position No: 740202. Clerk Grade
9/10. Head Office, Sydney. Temporary full-time for up to two years. Total
remuneration package valued to $92,591 pa including salary ($76,142-$83,907),
employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
Duties: The position is responsible for researching and providing OHS services and advice to managers and other
stakeholders, monitoring and auditing OHS
performance, and managing the OHS
Risk Management Section of the NSW Fire Brigades.
Selection criteria: Demonstrated
experience and skills in providing OHS services and advice to managers. Ability
and experience in leading and managing a small team of OHS professionals,
preferably in a complex, multi-site organisation. High level knowledge
of NSW OHS legislation, policies and practice, and ability to apply this
knowledge to the practical resolution of OHS issues. Well developed oral communication and interpersonal
skills, with the ability to liaise
and negotiate effectively at all levels, and to build and maintain effective
networks. Sound skills
and experience in preparation and presentation of complex reports, submissions,
briefing notes and correspondence. Good
project management skills.
Post-graduate qualifications related to OHS or equivalent training or
experience. Competent
in the use of computer software, including email, word processing, database,
spreadsheet, graphics and the internet.
Common selection criteria also apply.
Inquiries: Kathryn
Heiler, (02) 9265 2642, kathryn.heiler@fire.nsw.gov.au
Information packages: Bev
Davis, (02) 9265 2936, bev.davis@fire.nsw.gov.au
Applications to: Recruitment
Officer, NSW Fire Brigades, PO Box A249, Sydney South NSW 1232, or online at www.jobs.nsw.gov.au. Electronic
applications must be MS Word compatible
Closing date: 6
April 2007
Executive Officer, Logistics
Support, Clerk Grade 9/10
Position No: 900005.
Clerk Grade 9/10, Logistics Support Directorate, Sydney, Permanent
Full-time. Total remuneration package
valued to $92,591 pa including salary ($76,142 - $83,907), employer’s
contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
Duties: Assist and coordinate projects and strategic
initiatives across the Logistics Support Division, which includes technical
administrative support areas.
Selection criteria: High
level conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to
initiate research, analyse information, develop and implement clear, concise
and strategic recommendations. Proven experience in implementing, monitoring, evaluating,
managing and reporting on cross-functional and complex projects. Demonstrated
understanding of the principles of risk management, identification and
minimalisation and their application to project delivery. Experience in
managing the delivery of a service in accordance with a client focus and ‘value
for money’ principles. Demonstrated contract and project management skills with
capacity to foster productive relationships with key stakeholders across
professional and technical disciplines. Sound relationship management,
communication, negotiating and influencing skills for the take up of business
practices and to represent corporate interests and priorities. Proven ability
to exercise sound judgment; handling sensitive issues in a ethical and confidential
manner. High level computer literacy and software application; in a complex and
time critical environment. Common selection criteria also apply.
Inquiries: Phil
Clark, (02) 9742 7450, phil.clark@fire.nsw.gov.au
Information packages: May
Levy, (02) 9742 7455, may.levy@fire.nsw.gov.au
Applications to: Terri
Anne Mathews, Human Resources Manager, NSW Fire Brigades, Locked Bag 13,
Greenacre NSW 2190 or online at www.jobs.nsw.gov.au.
Electronic applications must be MS Word compatible
Closing date: 13
April 2007
PERMANENT
FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES
Vacancies
Station Officers and Firefighters – Fire and Emergency
Service Protection - APEC Australia 2007
1. Invitation
to apply
Applications are invited from
Station Officers and Firefighters to join a team that will be providing fire
and emergency services protection during APEC Australia 2007, as described in
the instruction on Error! Reference source not found. on page 2.
The NSWFB’s APEC Planning and
Coordination Team is currently planning for APEC Australia 2007 Leaders Week in
Sydney between 30 August and 10 September 2007.
Station Officers and Firefighters
attached to fire stations in the greater Sydney area are invited to apply for
the following positions:
· Station Officer
– Fire and Emergency Service Protection (APEC Australia 2007), or
· Firefighter - Fire
and Emergency Service Protection (APEC Australia 2007).
Note: The accreditation
process for APEC Australia 2007 requires that an Australian Federal
Police and an ASIO check be conducted on all staff working at APEC Australia
2007. These checks will be facilitated by the APEC Australia 2007 Accreditation
Unit.
2. Positions available
2.1 A contingent of Station Officers and
firefighters will be required to staff the APEC Precincts to provide fire and
emergency services during APEC Australia 2007 Leaders Week from 30 August to 10
September 2007.
2.2 Each APEC Precinct will have different
staffing levels during Leaders Week depending on the precinct size and risk
assessment.
3. Procedure for applying
3.1 An information package detailing all
requirements for the position can be obtained by emailing apec@fire.nsw.gov.au.
3.2 Applicants must complete
the application form contained in the information package.
3.3 The NSWFB’s APEC Planning and
Coordination Office will acknowledge all applications.
4. Selection criteria
4.1 All applicants who meet the requirements
in the information package will be of equal standing and final selection will
be determined by ballot. Staff with
special qualifications such as Hazmat and Rescue may be required for specific
venues.
4.2 There will be no appeal or review
process. Applicants will be notified in writing of their success or otherwise.
4.3 An eligibility list identified by ballot
will be established of suitable applicants to facilitate any change in staffing
requirements or change in availability of selected staff.
4.4 Applicants who transfer to an Operational
Support or other specialist position from the time their application has been
approved to the conclusion of APEC Australia 2007 will be deemed ineligible for
work duties at APEC Australia 2007.
4.5 Final selection will be subject to a
Federal Police and ASIO security clearance for accreditation by APEC Australia
2007.
5. Training
It is anticipated that training
for the Fire and Emergency Service Protection (APEC Australia 2007) crews will
be conducted during May, June and July 2007.
6. Closing date for applications
Applications close on Friday 11
May 2007 and must be forwarded in a sealed envelope marked ‘Private and
Confidential’ to:
Manager
APEC Planning and Coordination
NSW Fire Brigades
Specialised Operations
PO
Box 559
ALEXANDRIA NSW
1435
Contact Officer: Superintendent
John Bedford, Manager APEC Planning and Coordination, (02) 8236 2792
File Reference: CHO/09012
Manager, Operations Research Unit
Applications are invited from
operational personnel for the position of Manager Operations Research Unit,
Operational Support Level 4, at Head Office.
An information package should be
obtained before submitting an application.
Applications must address the selection criteria.
Inquiries: Carmel Donnelly,
Director Strategy and Planning, (02) 9265 2944
Information
packages: Administration Officer,
Specialised Operations, (02) 9318 4351
Applications to: Human
Resources Manager, NSW Fire Brigades, 189 Wyndham Street, Alexandria NSW
2015
Closing
date: 11 May 2007
File reference: CHO/00148
Supervisor, Wollongong Communication
Centre
In accordance with Clause
28A.6.1.2 Regional Communications and BA/Hazmat of the Crown
Employees (NSW Fire Brigades Firefighting Staff) Award 2005, Stage 2 applications are invited from staff holding
the rank of Station Officer for Supervisor positions that are or may become
available in the Wollongong Communication Centre.
Note: Stage 2 applicants
are those who are currently on the relevant Residential Transfer Register.
The appointment will be for a
minimum period of two years.
Appointment will involve an interview by a selection panel and
successful completion of a training course by the selected applicant. An information package must be obtained
before submitting an application. An application
form is to be completed in full and must address the selection criteria.
This position attracts an
allowance of $280.54 per fortnight which is superable.
Inquiries: Response Coordinator
A, B, C or D, (02) 9318 4354
Information
packages: Roz Cedres, (02) 9318
4811
Applications to: Administration
Officer, Operational Communications, NSW Fire Brigades, 189 Wyndham Street,
Alexandria NSW 2015
Closing
date: 27 April 2007
File
reference: CHO/01580
Senior Firefighting Instructor, Fire
Suppression Training Section
Applications are invited from
operational personnel for the position of Senior Firefighting Instructor, Fire
Suppression Training Section, Operational Support Level 2, at Terrey Hills.
An information package should be
obtained before submitting an application.
Applications must address the selection criteria.
Inquiries: Station
Officer John McDonough, Fire Suppression Training Section, (02) 9486 3483 or
0400 440 361
Information packages: Julie
O’Grady, (02) 9318 4306
Applications to: Human
Resources Manager, NSW Fire Brigades, 189 Wyndham Street, Alexandria NSW
2015
Closing
date: 11 May 2007
File
reference: CHO/08846
Appointments
The
following appointments are subject to the provisions of the Government and
Related Employees Appeal Tribunal Act 1980.
In some cases the maximum salary of the position may exceed the limit
under which an appeal may be made to GREAT.
The 21 day period for appeal commences on the date of this In Order.
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Position |
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Name |
Date of Decision |
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Assistant Director
Built Environment and Research, OS5 |
6006 |
G Buckley |
30 March 2007 |
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Relieving Station
Officer, Lismore |
6043 |
F Hindry |
14 February 2007 |
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Deputy Manager
Bushfire/National Hazards, Community Fire Units, OS3 |
5479 |
T Munsey |
16 February 2007 |
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Recruit Firefighters
The
following Recruit Firefighters were appointed to the NSW Fire Brigades on 30
March 2007: