Ventia operates Australia’s largest private firefighting service, delivering aviation, structural, and bushfire response capabilities across the country. With more than 20 years’ experience supporting the Australian Defence Force (ADF), we now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Training & Capability Manager to join our team to be located at Fleet Base West, WA. It is desirable that the applicant holds/held Firefighting qualifications to a Station Officer level or is/was previously a senior Emergency Response Manager in an Australian organisation.

About the Role

The Training & Capability Manager is responsible for the design, development, and delivery of emergency response training programs across Ship Board Firefighting, Aviation Fire and Rescue, Structural Firefighting, HAZMAT, Road Crash Rescue, and broader emergency response functions. This role ensures our Defence base firefighters are equipped with the skills, knowledge, competencies, and accreditations required to perform safely and effectively. Inclusive of but not limited to, driving, leading and governance mandates applicable to Firefighting services.

In addition to managing training programs, this role is central to delivering high‑quality, compliant, and standardised fire and rescue services across the Defence contract. You will influence operational excellence by embedding continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and consistent service delivery across the Fire Services DBS contract.

Key Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and deliver emergency response training programs aligned with contractual requirements, legislation, and industry best practice.

• Support the development and implementation of assessment tools, governance frameworks, and processes to ensure ongoing competency maintenance.

• Assist Fire Crews with planning and facilitating scenario‑based training activities, drills, and emergency simulations.

• Monitor compliance with operational and emergency procedures, ensuring alignment with standards and contractual obligations.

• Foster employee engagement by encouraging feedback, reviewing training outcomes, and implementing improvements.

To be successful in this position you must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance at Negative Vetting 1 (secret). As a result of this requirement, you must be an Australian Citizen.

What You’ll Bring

Qualifications

• PUA50120 Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)

• PUA30622 Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)

• TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (Diploma of Vocational Education & Training desirable)

• PUAFIR205 Respond to aviation incident (specialist)

• PUAFIR305 Respond to aviation incidents (general)

• HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid or higher qualification

Skills / Experience

• Demonstrated capacity to introduce change, drive outcomes, evaluate performance, and navigate contentious issues.

• Extensive experience within high‑risk, diverse emergency response organisations (highly desirable).

• Strong background in firefighting and first aid, supporting high‑quality training and assessment delivery.

• Evidence matrix of skills and competencies relevant to firefighting operations and be able to achieve and pass Diploma (upskilling) units of competency.

• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to evolving operational needs.