DM - Newsletter Edition 3

30 October Transition

We are excited to announce that the RIT Steering Committee has endorsed the transition of operational disaster management functions by 30 October 2023. This means that there are less than 65 business days to go!

The Disaster Management Transition Team (the Team) will continue to collaborate with partner agencies and cross-agency working groups to finalise planning and to begin the Transition.

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Future structure

Mr Ben Marcus has been appointed as the Assistant Commissioner and Mr John Bosnjak has been appointed as the Chief Superintendent. Recruitment activities continue for two Superintendents, a Director, and Support Officer roles.

To support the establishment of a new Emergency Management Coordination Command (EMCC), a dedicated QPS Transition Team has been formed. Brianna Brown has been appointed as the Project Manager to lead the transition activities on behalf of the Queensland Police Service (QPS). The QPS Transition Team will continue to work closely with the RIT.

80 positions (inclusive of the 47 transitioning staff) have been approved to form the EMCC within QPS. New roles within the EMCC will be advertised on Smart Jobs over the coming weeks.

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QPS inductions

The QPS Transition Team are developing a two-day induction for transitioning staff. A third training day will be scheduled with Team Leaders. This is tentatively scheduled for the week commencing 23 October 2023.

More information on the induction activities will be shared with you in advance of your transition.

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Townhall available to watch on-demand

We would like to thank everyone that attended the Disaster Management Townhall on Monday 24 July 2023.

If you were unable to attend, Business Reform Coordinator John Bosnjak introduced the Team and spoke about the latest transition updates. QPS Deputy Commissioner Shane Chelepy, QFES Deputy Commissioner Joanne Greenfield, and QRA General Manager Janet England addressed the transition and the future of Disaster Management.

A recording of the session is available to watch on-demand: Disaster Management Townhall - 24 July 2023

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Questions and support

Given the critical importance of the reform program and the transition, we encourage you to actively engage with the Team. Reach out to us, seek guidance, and share any concerns or questions you may have regarding the transition.

We encourage you to visit the Disaster Management ForGov website for more information and to submit your questions. We are actively updating the Disaster Management myth busters as a point of truth for all of your transition related queries.

Alternatively, contact our team through our online feedback form.

Thank you for your continued dedication and commitment to the success of the disaster management transition.

Sincerely,

Amanda Rosman

Acting Business Reform Coordinator

REFORM IMPLEMENTATION TASKFORCE

Last updated:

2 August 2023