A prominent organisation operating across Australia and New Zealand is committed to enhancing emergency response capability and operational excellence. With a strong focus on safety, quality and career development, the organisation empowers its teams to deliver essential services in high-risk, fast-paced environments. A collaborative and supportive culture underpins its commitment to innovation, workforce growth and exceptional service delivery.

Role Overview

Based on the East Coast of Australia, the Senior Fire & Rescue Trainer is responsible for designing, developing and delivering emergency response training programs to meet organisational, contractual and compliance requirements. The successful candidate will support the development of national training frameworks, contribute to program improvement initiatives and assist in building capability across diverse emergency response teams.

Key responsibilities will include:-

- Designing and delivering emergency response training aligned to contractual requirements;
- Developing curriculum, assessments and governance frameworks;
- Supporting training teams with qualification mapping and LMS reporting;
- Coordinating formal training across multiple locations;
- Assisting with emergency scenario planning and drills;




- Monitoring compliance with operational and emergency procedures.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

This successful candidate will demonstrate experience in fire and emergency services operations including Aviation and structural response and experience in hazardous materials and road crash rescue skill sets, with proven capability in technical training and assessment. Candidates must demonstrate broad fire and emergency services technical training skills and experience with instructor experience from recognised state-based fire and emergency services essential.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders, trainers and operational personnel. Experience in high-risk or complex emergency environments will be highly regarded. The role requires a Public Safety Diploma, Certificate IV in Firefighting Operations, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Advanced First Aid, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a baseline security clearance. A willingness to travel regularly to sites across the East Coast of Australia in an essential requirement of the role.

Applications close on Friday 21st August 2026.

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📌 SENIOR FIRE & RESCUE TRAINER (Melbourne)
🏢 SULLIVAN Consulting
📍 Melbourne