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IN ORDERS
14 October
2005 2005/22
Current national security alert level: Medium
Blacking out
bushfires in NSW Fire Brigades Fire Districts
Occupational
health and safety training
Appointment
of State Emergency Operations Controller
Relocation
of Zone Commander West 6
ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL
SUPPORT STAFF NOTICES
Economic Analyst and Planner, Clerk 9/10, Corporate
Strategy Division
Records and
Archives Officer, Clerk 3/4
PERMANENT FIREFIGHTERS
NOTICES
Long service
leave ballot applications 2006/07
Country Inspector, Zone South 5
Fire Safety Officer, Fire Safety Division, Risk
Management Directorate
Relieving Station Officer Orange and Bathurst
New members
appointed to Brigades
POLICY
Blacking out bushfires in NSW Fire Brigades Fire Districts
Incident Controllers are instructed that when attending grass or bush fires within NSWFB Fire Districts, NSWFB resources are to remain in attendance until the fire is completely extinguished and blacked out, unless another call has been received by the NSWFB and the Rural Fire Service agrees to complete the blacking out operations.
Contact Officer: Superintendent Gerry Byrne,
Manager Bushfire/Natural Hazards, (02) 9742 7348
File Reference: CHO/08519
TRAINING
Occupational health and safety training
This instruction rescinds In Orders 1993/13 Occupational health and safety training strategy.
1. Introduction
The New South Wales
Fire Brigades (NSWFB) is committed to maintaining and improving occupational
health, safety and welfare, and reducing the incidence and severity of
workplace accidents, injuries and illnesses. Due to the importance of training
for occupational health and safety (OHS), the OHS Policy Steering Committee
convened an OHS Training Strategy Working Group to review the NSWFB’s OHS
training requirements, priorities, methods and available resources.
As a result of this
process, an OHS Training Plan was developed. The plan details the type of OHS
training currently being provided to staff, delivery methods and areas
responsible for the training.
Officers and managers
should contact the Health and Safety Branch with reference to the planning and
implementation of OHS training under this instruction.
2. The OHS Training Plan
2.1 OHS induction for new staff
Recruit Permanent Firefighters - receive a two hour OHS induction program as a component of their 16 week recruit training program which is aligned with national competencies. This program is developed and presented by Health and Safety Branch (HSB) staff.
Recruit Retained Firefighters - OHS is an integrated element of the retained recruit induction training program which is aligned with national competencies. Senior Instructors deliver this training, and HSB staff provide a quality assurance role for the OHS content of the program.
New Administrative and Trades Staff - the induction manuals for administrative and trades staff include information on OHS. HSB staff provide a quality assurance role for the OHS content of these manuals.
2.2 OHS Consultation Training
Safety Representatives - receive OHS Consultation training via the NSWFB intranet. This is an interactive, self paced e-learning program currently being developed. It will be maintained by HSB staff with assistance from IT Training staff.
OHS Committee members (Logistics Support staff) - receive the four day NSW WorkCover OHS Consultation course, delivered by NSW WorkCover accredited trainers.
2.3 OHS Training for supervisors and managers
Station Officers Promotional Program (SOPP) - SOPP participants receive a one day OHS session to address the competencies required in their key role in the NSWFB’s OHS management system. This session is delivered as a component of the SOPP, and it is developed and presented by HSB staff.
Inspectors Promotional Program (IPP) – IPP participants receive a one day OHS session to address the competencies required in their key role in the NSWFB’s OHS management system. This session is delivered as a component of the IPP, and it is developed and presented by HSB staff.
Captains Conferences - an OHS session is available for Captains to receive as part of a Captains Conference, to enhance the competencies required in their key role in the NSWFB’s OHS management system. HSB staff develop and present the OHS session.
3. Review of the OHS Training Plan
The OHS Policy Steering
Committee will review and update this training plan on a regular basis.
Contact Officer: Fiona Bell, Education/Training
Coordinator, Health and Safety Branch, (02) 9265 2622
File Reference: CHO/01208
GENERAL
Appointment of State Emergency Operations Controller
On 29 September 2005 Deputy Commissioner Andrew Scipione, NSW Police, was appointed State Emergency Operations Controller, replacing Deputy Commissioner Terry Collins.
Assistant Commissioner Mark Goodwin, NSW Police, was appointed Deputy State Emergency Operations Controller on the same date, replacing Assistant Commissioner Robert Waites.
Contact Officer: Assistant
Commissioner Graham Dewsnap, Director State Operations, (02) 9318 4375
File Reference: CHO/01777
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Relocation of Zone Commander West 6
The office of the Zone Commander West 6 has moved from Region West Office at Harris Park to St Andrews: a more central location for managing Zone West 6.
The new office is known as West 6 Zone Office. The Zone Office consists of the Zone Commander W6, Operational Commander W6 and a Zone Administrative Officer.
Access for the new office is through the rear of 92 Station, St Andrews, entering from Swettenham Road, St Andrews.
The new contact details for the Zone West 6 Office are:
Postal address
Zone West 6 Office
NSW Fire Brigades
PO Box 5447
MINTO BC NSW 2566
Street address
9 Swettenham Road
ST ANDREWS NSW 2566
Zone Commander W6
Phone: (02) 9824 6257
Firenet: 4612
Mobile: 0418 467 661
Operational Commander W6
Phone: (02) 9824 6361
Fax: (02) 9824 6371
Firenet: 4614 (7319 is no long operative)
Mobile: 0417 449 780
Zone West 6 Office
Phone: (02) 9824 6256
Fax: (02) 9824 6371
Note: Internal correspondence should still be addressed to the West Region Office at Harris Park.
Contact Officer: Superintendent
Peter Murgatroyd, Zone Commander West 6,
(02) 9824 6257
File Reference: WST/00781
ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT STAFF NOTICES
Vacancies
Position No 705005. Head Office, Sydney. Temporary full-time.
Total remuneration package valued up to $89,030 pa including salary ($73,213 -
$80,680), employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
Duties: Manage the economic
appraisals for the NSWFB Strategic Capital Programs. Carry out performance
reviews to support improved service delivery outcomes, operational and
corporate efficiency and effectiveness.
Selection criteria: Substantial knowledge
of economics, planning and evaluation processes with particular emphasis on the
analysis of capital projects. Demonstrated involvement in the development of
economic appraisals. Ability to apply performance evaluation strategies.
Demonstrated project management skills and experience managing complex projects
and achieving desired outcomes. Demonstrated superior written and oral
communication, liaison, negotiation and interpersonal skills. Tertiary qualifications
in economics, planning and/or public policy. Common selection criteria also
apply.
Note: This position is a
temporary appointment under Section 27 or Section 86 of the Public Sector
Employment and Management Act 2002 for a period of up to 24 months.
Inquiries: Paul
Johnston (02) 9265 2965, Paul.j.johnston@fire.nsw.gov.au
Information packages: Vicky
Ballantyne, (02) 9265 2928
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:
4 November 2005
Position No 709005. Head Office, Sydney. Permanent full-time. Total remuneration package valued to $57,488 pa including salary ($47,877 - $52,423), employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
Duties: This position is one of two positions in a team which provides a broad range of high level services for records, archives and historical research and coordinates the provision of mail services for the NSW Fire Brigades Corporate Head Office.
Selection criteria: Relevant experience with recordkeeping, archiving and mailing systems. Sound experience and/or qualifications in records management or equivalent. Wide range of computer skills and knowledge of records management software. Working knowledge and understanding of State Records Act, Treasury Directions, Privacy and FOI legislation. Well developed oral and written communication, organisational and time management skills. Commitment to quality customer service. Common selection criteria also apply.
Enquiries: Cathy Rostron, (02) 9265 2893, cathy.rostron@fire.nsw.gov.au
Information packages: Denise Gill, (02) 9265 2895, Denise.gill@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
Closing date: 28 October 2005
PERMANENT FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES
Long service leave ballot applications 2006/07
1. Call for applications
In accordance with In Orders 1998/24, headed Firefighters, Station Officers and Inspectors – Long service leave applications procedures – peak holiday periods, long service leave applications for periods that fall into peak holiday periods in 2006/07 are now called for from Inspectors, Station Officers and Firefighters.
2. Dates of peak periods
The following dates for the year 2006/07 are classified as peak periods and are subject to the procedures described in In Orders 1998/24:
14 April 2006 – 28 April 2006 Easter/Autumn School Vacation -Term 1
3 July 2006 – 14 July 2006 Winter School Vacation - Term 2
2 October 2006 – 13 October 2006 Spring School Vacation – Term 3
22 December 2006 – 26 January 2007 Christmas/New Year and Summer Vacation Term 4
Personnel who have already submitted applications for long service leave that include the above periods will be placed in the ballot as defined in In Orders.
3. Exemptions from ballot
The ballot system and the related six weeks
application periods for peak periods will not apply to firefighters who are
seeking ‘extended’ periods of long service leave. For the purpose of this In Orders, ‘extended’ means any period in
excess of two consecutive months on full pay or four consecutive months on half
pay.
4. Closing date for applications
The closing date for applications is Friday 25 November 2005. Send applications to:
Operational Personnel
Head Office
NSW Fire Brigades
PO Box A249
SYDNEY SOUTH NSW 1232
Contact Officer: Heidi Taylor, Administrative Officer, (02) 9265 2875
File Reference: CHO/00378
Vacancies
Applications
are invited from officers holding the rank of Inspector or above for the
position of Zone Commander North 4, at Maitland.
An
information package for this position should be obtained before submitting an
application. Applications must address all the selection criteria.
The successful applicant may apply for the conditions in Clause 29 of the Crown Employees (NSW Fire Brigades Firefighting Staff) Award 2005. Contact the Manager Operational Personnel for enquiries on Award conditions and any entitlement.
Enquiries: Chief
Superintendent Roger Bucholtz, (02) 9901 2404
Information packages: Administrative
Services Coordinator, (02) 9901 2410
Applications
to: Human Resources Manager, Region
North Office, NSW Fire Brigades, 55-57 Dickson Avenue, Artarmon NSW 2064
Closing date: 25
November 2005
File reference: CHO/02323
Applications are invited from officers holding the rank of Inspector for the position of Country Inspector, Zone South 5 at Batemans Bay.
An information package should be obtained before submitting an application. Applications must address all the selection criteria.
The successful applicant may apply for the conditions in Clause 29 of the Crown Employees (NSW Fire Brigades Firefighting Staff) Award 2005. Contact the Manager Operational Personnel for enquiries on Award conditions and any entitlements.
Enquiries: Superintendent Wayne
Roberts, Zone Commander South 5,
(02) 4472 3042
Information packages: Regional Administration Coordinator, (02) 9742 7161
Applications to: Human Resources Manager, Region South Office, NSW Fire Brigades, Locked Bag 13, Greenacre NSW 2190
Closing date: 25 November 2005
File reference: STH/00560
Applications are invited from operational personnel for the position of Fire Safety Officer, Operational Support Level 2, in the Fire Safety Division at Greenacre.
The successful applicant will work in accordance with Clause 8.5 of the Crown Employees (NSW Fire Brigades Firefighting) Award 2005 (the overlap roster) and will be provided with the necessary training.
An information package should be obtained before submitting an application. Applications must address all the selection criteria.
Enquiries: Superintendent Chris Jurgeit, Manager Fire Safety, (02) 9742 7412
Information packages: May Levy, Greenacre Administration, (02) 9742 7455
Applications to: HR and Administration Manager, NSW Fire Brigades, Locked Bag 12, Greenacre NSW 2190
Closing date: 25 November 2005
File reference: CHO/01512
Applications are invited from officers holding the rank of Station Officer for the position of Station Officer Relieving Zone West 3. The position will provide relief for Orange and Bathurst.
An ‘Application for Officer Transfer to Country Service’ form and an information package should be obtained before submitting an application. Applications must address all the selection criteria.
The successful applicant may apply for the conditions contained in Clause 29 of the Crown Employees (NSW Fire Brigades Firefighting Staff) Award 2005. Contact the Manager Operational Personnel for inquiries on Award conditions and any entitlements.
Enquiries: Zone Commander West 4, (02) 6882 9689
Information packages: Administrative Services Coordinator, West, (02) 9895 4630
Applications to: Human Resources Manager, Region West Office, NSW Fire Brigades, PO Box H4, Harris Park NSW 2150
Closing date: 25 November 2005
File reference: WES/00448
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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Name |
Date
of Decision |
Maximum
Fortnightly Salary $ |
Actual
Fortnightly Salary at Date of Decision |
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Zone Commander, West 7
Leeton |
5108 |
G Galwey |
30/9/2005 |
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Manager Recruit Training, OS3 |
7224 |
R Chetwynd |
7/10/2005 |
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Senior Instructor Country,
West 7, OS2 |
5225 |
G Harnett |
5/10/2005 |
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Station Officer Turvey Park |
7346 |
S Huggett |
14/10/2005 |
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Promotions
5108 G Galwey 14 October 2005
Correction
The promotion of 7109 R Sly in In Orders 2005/21 should have read
7107 R Sly 22 September 2005
Anniversary date Promotion date
8238 R Braga 21 September 2005 21 September 2005
Anniversary date Promotion date
8058 P Vella 19 November 2002 18 September 2005
8291 T Charlesworth 25 January 2005 8 September 2005
8327 P Hughes 31 May 2005 13 September 2005
8363 J Smith 20 September 2005 21 September 2005
8370 P Hennessy 20 September 2005 20 September 2005
8374 B Gittoes 20 September 2005 20 September 2005
8382 A Hodges 20 September 2005 20 September 2005
Anniversary date Promotion date
8541 C Gilhooly 27 June 2005 23 September 2005
Anniversary date Promotion date
8695 G Stevenson 16 April 2005 9 September 2005
8738 D Alexander 20 August 2005 20 August 2005
8747 N Hughes 20 August 2005 26 September 2005
8748 J McKay 20 August 2005 27 September 2005