Regional Operations Manager

South Australian Country Fire Service
Job reference: 854459
Location: 5251 - MOUNT BARKER
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Primary Purpose of Position:

• Develop, drive and manage regional operational workforce planning and recruitment strategies and programs.
• Support the Regional Commander in the delivery of strong, proactive and effective leadership for staff within the region.
• Proactively manage and coordinate Incident Control Centres and facilities and coordinate teams within the region ensuring they align with CFS Incident Control Centre requirements, standards and relevant legislation.
•Drive incident management reform and continuous improvement to ensure the region is appropriately prepared and resourced to meet control agency responsibilities.
•Oversee regional fire prevention, operational training and building fire safety functions.
•Provide expert technical advice on the delivery of emergency response services across the region.
•Provide expert advice to the Regional Commander to ensure the effective and appropriate use of resources (including personnel, equipment and material) in the delivery of emergency response services to the community.
•Provide high-level support to the Regional Commander in managing and coordinating regional staff, Groups and Brigades, including prioritisation of
work, training of staff, monitoring workflow and setting regional plans.
•Undertake major projects/programs of work that focuses on the delivery of regional operations including the development of business cases with full cost implications for the Region and the agency.
•Provide a full Human Resource Management service for the regions operational staff covering attraction, retention, performance development, discipline and observance of all work health and safety obligations.
•Investigate and report on matters arising from workplace incidents, breaches of procedures or conflicts of interest to ensure operational risks to the region and the agency are minimised.
•Represent the Region in a range of regional meetings and committees that strengthen inter-government and stakeholder links and which results in improved outcomes for the region and the community.
•In the absence of the Regional Commander, undertake a range of tasks that result in the continued management of the regional team.
•Support the implementation and coordination of risk reduction activities according to the Bushfire Management Area Plan.
•Build relationships with SHQ and STC to identify efficiencies and opportunities for capacity building amongst staff and volunteers

Remuneration: 

CFS5 - $116,089 - $125,490

Enquiries:

Micheal Bohrnsen

M 0409249*** E ***************@eso.sa.gov.au

Application Instructions:

Applicants are required to address the criteria outlined in the Application Guidelines document.

Applications must be submitted online.

The South Australian Country Fire Service is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, inclusion and supports a culture of safety and respect. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups to help us build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Applications close: 26/08/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- ESS Guidelines - ROM - permanent on going.pdf
- PID Regional Operations Manager.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.