Manager Operational Training

• Attractive annual salary $156,309 - $180,772 p.a. plus 12% superannuation


• Location: Dubbo(hybrid/flexible working arrangements considered)


• 5 weeks annual leave for Western Zone location applicable for Dubbo location


• Free onsite car parking


• Statewide leadership opportunity, working with volunteers, operational leaders and emergency service partners, with access to professional development and an on-site gym.

Looking for more information?

Join Our Team: Protect, Serve, and Make a Difference!

We are the Rural Fire Service (RFS), a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW.When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie. We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose.

If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you! Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and our cherished NSW landscapes.

What you’ll be doing:

Lead statewide operational training to strengthen incident management, member capability and operational readiness across the NSW RFS.

Ideal Candidate

You are a strategic leader with experience leading operational training, workforce capability or organisational capability in a complex, geographically dispersed organisation. You build effective relationships, influence across diverse stakeholder groups and lead teams through change to deliver operational and organisational outcomes. You bring sound judgement, a collaborative approach and an understanding of how training, capability and operational readiness work together.

Experience in incident management, emergency services or operational capability is highly regarded.

Why work for us?

• Attractive leave entitlements including 5weeks annual leave per year for Dubbo location (Western Zone), plus more


• Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family


• Salary packaging options available


• One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month


• Ongoing learning and professional development programs (RFS is a Registered Training Organisation giving you access to various internal courses)


• Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools!

Make the Move to Regional NSW!

This role is located in Regional NSW, which means you’re eligible for The Welcome Experience! The Welcome Experience is a FREE service to help essential workers and their families move to regional NSW with ease. From finding housing and childcare to helping your partner find employment and connecting with the local community, they offer personalised, concierge-like support tailored to your needs.

Please submit your application no later than 11:55pm Sunday 23rd August 2026.

Important recruitment Information

• Arecruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.


• We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.


• If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss.


• The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework).The Capability application tool is designed to helpjob applicantsunderstand and use theNSW Public Sector Capability Frameworkwhen applying forjobswith the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.

Vacancy Reference: R26-234

This may not be the role for you, however you can check out other vacancies in the RFShere, or consider volunteering with your local Brigade.

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