South Australian Country Fire Service
Job reference: ******
Location: **** - MOUNT BARKER
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to EveryonePrimary 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 **********
E ******
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_******.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.

📌 Regional Operations Manager (South Australia)
🏢 South Australian Country Fire Services
📍 South Australia