Please note that the following items have been reproduced by kind permission of the NSW Fire Brigades. Some items have been removed due to confidential & security issues.

In-Orders

4 February 2005 2005/3


HONOURS
Australian Fire Service Medal

The Australian Fire Service Medal was established by Her Majesty the Queen in 1988 to recognise distinguished service by members of Australian fire services.

The Medal is part of the Australian Honours system. Recipients of this award are entitled to use the post-nominals AFSM.

In the Australia Day Honours 2005, medals were awarded to the following members of the NSW Fire Brigades:

Chief Superintendent James Hamilton AFSM
Inspector Ross Brogan AFSM
Captain Colin Maslen AFSM

Congratulations are extended to these members on their well-deserved awards.

Contact Officer: Superintendent Peter X Stathis, Professional Standards and Conduct Officer, (02) 9265 2826

Public Service Medal

The Public Service Medal was established by her Majesty the Queen in 1989 to recognise outstanding service by members of Australian Public Services (Commonwealth, State and Territory) and other government employees including those in local government.

The Medal is part of the Australian Honours system. Recipients of this award are entitled to use the post-nominals PSM.

In the Australia Day Honours 2005, a medal was awarded to the following member of the NSW Fire Brigades:

Ms Anne Pickles PSM

Congratulations are extended to Ms Pickles on her well-deserved award.

Contact Officer: Superintendent Peter X Stathis, Professional Standards and Conduct Officer, (02) 9265 2826

ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT STAFF NOTICES

Vacancies

Regional OHS Advisor, Clerk 7/8, 3 positions

Position Nos: 740210, 740211, 740212. Locations: North Region (Artarmon); West Region (Harris Park); South Region (Greenacre). Some flexibility in work location may be negotiated, subject to operational/accommodation requirements. Permanent fulltime. Total remuneration package valued to $75,435 pa including salary ($61,757 - $68,360) employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

Duties: Provide OHS advice, support and information to local managers and other stakeholders. Monitor OHS performance, assist with audits and support planning and decision making and make recommendations for OHS performance management.

Selection criteria: Sound knowledge and experience in the practical application of OHS legislation, codes of practice and standards. Knowledge and experience in conducting workplace audits and accident investigations. Ability and/or experience in developing and implementing OHS risk management and conducting risk assessments. Well developed written, oral and interpersonal skills including presentation and training. Ability to work as a team member. Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills. Effective organisational skills. Sound use of computer software. Ability to travel throughout NSW. Common selection criteria also apply.

Enquiries:

Natalie Mitchell (02) 9265 2642

 

natalie.mitchell@fire.nsw.gov.au

 

 

Information packages:

Lauren Hamilton (02) 9265 2936

 

lauren.hamilton@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:

25 February 2005



Senior Employee Services Officer, Clerk Grade 7/8

Position No: 741301. Corporate Head Office, Sydney. Fulltime. Total remuneration package valued to $75,435 pa including salary ($61,757 – $68,360), employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

Duties: Supervise the administration of leave entitlements, conditions of employment and other employee services functions relating to firefighters, administrative and technical staff, and ensure that the NSW Fire Brigades’ administration procedures and practices are in accordance with the relevant legislation.

Selection criteria: Demonstrated high level knowledge of the administration of public sector staffing and leave matters and a comprehensive knowledge of public sector employment conditions. Demonstrated experience with a computerised human resources system. Excellent liaison and communications skills and the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships. Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills. Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team and meet tight deadlines. Excellent numeracy, problem solving, analytical and spreadsheet (Excel) skills. Common selection criteria also apply.

Note: Secondment under Section 86 of the Public Sector Employment and Management Act 2002 for a period of up to 24 months.

Enquiries:

Julie Duncan, (02) 9265 2677

 

julie.duncan@fire.nsw.gov.au

 

 

Information packages:

Mary-Kaye Inkerman, (02) 9265 2903

 

mary-kaye.inkerman@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:

25 February 2005

 


PERMANENT FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES

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.

Position

No.

Name

Date of Decision

 

 

 

 

Fire Safety Officer OS2

7138

M Parker

21/12/2004

Fire Safety Officer OS2

7416

S Rouse

7/12/2004

Fire Safety Officer OS2

7559

C Hughes

21/12/2004

Seconded (12 months) NSW Department of Education and Training OS3

6971

B Garvey

6/12/2004

Correction

The appointment of 7017 L Davidson in In Orders 2005/2 should have read:

Station Officer Bathurst

7017

L Davidson

10/10/2004

Reappointment

8708 M Van Den Bout (previously 6101) was reappointed to NSW Fire Brigades at the rank of Qualified Firefighter on 31 May 2004.


Promotions

Firefighter Level 3 to Firefighter Level 4

 

 

Anniversary date

Promotion date

8255

S Colman

2 November 2004

2 November 2004

8270

N King

25 January 2005

25 January 2005

8276

L McIntyre

25 January 2005

25 January 2005

8277

N Pascoe

25 January 2005

25 January 2005

8278

D Clarke

25 January 2005

25 January 2005

8279

R Beck

25 January 2005

25 January 2005

8282

S Jones

25 January 2005

25 January 2005

8283

M Hunter

25 January 2005

25 January 2005

8284

S McIntosh

25 January 2005

25 January 2005

8288

M Cahill

25 January 2005

25 January 2005

8289

E Cooper

25 January 2005

25 January 2005

8295

R Beer

25 January 2005

25 January 2005

8296

I Sanderson

25 January 2005

25 January 2005

8297

G Berry

25 January 2005

25 January 2005

Firefighter Level 2 to Firefighter Level 3

 

 

Anniversary date

Promotion date

8398

J Elliott

1 November 2004

1 November 2004

8414

S Bourke

13 December 2004

13 December 2004

8417

R Timeus

13 December 2004

13 December 2004

8424

M Clarke

24 January 2005

24 January 2005

8426

S Noakes

24 January 2005

24 January 2005

8430

A Rowatt

24 January 2005

24 January 2005

8431

J Kirkegard

24 January 2005

24 January 2005

8432

M Lawson

24 January 2005

24 January 2005

8433

J Anthony

24 January 2005

24 January 2005

8437

J Tout

24 January 2005

24 January 2005

8438

D Armstrong

24 January 2005

24 January 2005

8442

T Wiggins

24 January 2005

24 January 2005


Firefighter Level 1 to Firefighter Level 2

 

 

Anniversary date

Promotion date

8672

G Brown

28 November 2004

28 November 2004

8687

R Ayoub

28 November 2004

28 November 2004

Retirement

4074

S Schofield

 

24 January 2005




RETAINED FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES

New members appointed to Brigades

G A McNicol

Glenbrook

15 November 2004

A Scrivener

Turvey Park

15 January 2005

Transfers

RETF R Hall

Jindabyne

to

Kiama

6 January 2005

Resignations

RETF M E Ries

Katoomba

15 July 2004

RETF M Willis

Queanbeyan

15 September 2004

RETF P J C White

Orange

17 November 2004

RETF K M Honey

Mount Victoria

10 December 2004


Retirements

RETF R Cremasco

Yenda

31 December 2004


Transferred to Honorary List

RETF R Cremasco

Yenda

31 December 2004

John Anderson AFSM
Acting Commissioner
21 January 2005