Officer in Charge ( Community Safety)

Location: Murgon
Mandatory Qualifications:
Applicants must have a minimum of an Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Ambulance), certification to practice as a Paramedic in Queensland; or equivalent qualifications, as deemed appropriate by the Commissioner, QAS.
Applicants are required to hold an open Queensland "C" Class Driver's Licence (for a manual motor car) prior to closing date for applicants. (Interstate and International applicants must hold an equivalent licence at the time of applying and will be expected to obtain a Queensland Driver's Licence upon appointment)

Responsibilites:
Lead and manage all aspects of operations and performance within their allocated Ambulance Station;
Maintain and build relationships with partners and key stakeholders in particular Queensland Health (QHealth) Hospital and Health Services (HHS) throughout Queensland;

Work in collaboration with the broader LASN network and contribute to LASN performance targets and service delivery standards;

Coordinate the organisational health and safety requirements of the the station including raising the awareness, safety, preparedness, prevention, protection and health management of QAS staff;

Ensure that the provision of paramedic education and training is provided to the relevant staff at Station level.

Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development by attending relevant educational sessions to maintain up to date knowledge and practices including any mandated requirements;

Provide a positive contribution in the implementation and review of operational policies, procedures, strategies and projects on QAS operations;

Liaise with QHealth and key stakeholders, Departmental officers and special interest groups regarding LASN operations at station level;

Identify, document and report on Station and individual officer performance and action issues and risks as they relate to the LASN station operations;

Provide ongoing oversight, leadership and management support across the station's operations;

Well developed conceptual, problem solving and analytical skills including a demonstrated ability to interpret financial and performance data to drive performance improvement;

Ability to contribute to strategic planning and the provision of policy advice in particular, contributing to LASN operational policy, standards and service improvement initiatives;

Apply well developed skills to communicate effectively, consult, negotiate and collaborate to achieve desired outcomes;

Ability to lead and inspire large, diverse, professional teams, in an environment of competing priorities and needs with finite resources;

Lead and manage at a station level the LASN emergency management capability for disasters, major incidents and mass crowd gatherings in close consultation with the Director Operations - Emergency Management State Headquarters;

Actively encourage the engagement of LAC's within the LASN to maintain positive community relationships, networks and contribution to the QAS;

Clinical practice within your credentialed scope of paramedical clinical practice as approved by the Medical Director and/or Commissioner QAS;

Monitor and report on clinical standards and progression of officers;

Provide clinical leadership and professional guidance to workforce;

Undertake other duties as required by the LASN accountable manager from time to time within the capability of the incumbent.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job details

Closing date 04-Apr-2013
Yearly salary $73600 - $77480
Fortnightly salary $2821.08 - $2969.80

Contact person Glen Maule
Contact details 0418 700 947

For more info and Application Details Click HERE

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