(Last updated - 15/07/2024)
T: 0427 400 644
E: jono.binkowski@sasesvolunteer.org.au
Jono began volunteering with the Sturt SES unit in January 2018 and was appointed Unit Manager in September 2021.
Jono has deployed intrastate to assist in times of extreme emergencies, most recently to assist the South Australian Country Fire Service with the Kangaroo Island Bushfires in early 2020, along supporting local major events in various roles.
Outside of SES, Jono works full-time as a Territory Manager for a National Food and Beverage Distributor, and spends his spare time with his young family and catching up with friends.
The Unit Manager is responsible for overseeing the general management of the unit including operations, human resources, finance, administration, logistics and equipment. The Unit Manager needs to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, and SASES policies and procedures.
Certificate II in Public Safety (SES)
National Emergency Medal - 2019-2020 Bushfires
E: Glen.Harrison@sasesvolunteer.org.au
Glen began volunteering for Sturt SES in August 2021. Glen was appointed Deputy Unit Manager in November 2023. Outside of SES, Glen enjoys spending time with family and friends and refining his hobby of hikaru dorodango.
The Deputy Unit Manager is required to provide assistance to the Unit Manager through undertaking delegated responsibilities and providing support with managing the unit including operations, human resources, finance, administration, logistics and equipment.
Premier's Certificate of Recognition
E: Alan.Mundy@sasesvolunteer.org.au
Alan has been a long serving member of both SES and CFS with over 25 years combined service. Alan and provides our unit with a vast amount of knowledge and expertise across all aspects of our response capabilities. Although retired Alan keeps busy spending quality time with his family and also travelling or volunteering with other organisations like Operation Flinders who create opportunities for young people facing challenges through adventure therapy programs that provide demanding experiences, personal development and pathways to wellbeing and life success.
The Operations Coordinator is responsible for the operational readiness of the Unit. They ensure systems and resources are in place to support timely, efficient and effective responses to incidents. They liaise with the Unit Manager and the Training Coordinator to ensure that personnel have adequate training and that equipment is maintained and operational.
National Medal
SES 10 Year Long Service Medal
E: Soozie.Bice@eso.sa.gov.au
In conjunction with the Unit Manager (and/or other relevant unit roles) the Unit Business Coordinator is responsible for the management of information throughout the unit. They organise meetings, record and distribute minutes, manage correspondence, manage unit finances and maintain administrative records (e.g. membership records).
Soozie works fulltime in Real Estate. Outside of SES, Soozie enjoys playing golf and spending time with her family and friends.
Premier's Certificate of Recognition
E: Alan.Stewart@sasesvolunteer.org.au
Alan began volunteering with the Sturt unit in August 2019.
The role of the Training Coordinator is to ensure that the members of the unit are provided with the appropriate training and development to carry out their duties. This includes promoting both formal SES training courses, as well as the weekly training exercises for members.
Outside of SES, Alan enjoys camping and four wheel driving around Australia.
Role
The Unit Training Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that members of the unit are provided with the appropriate training and development to carry out the duties expected of them and aligned with the unit’s operational capabilities. They liaise with the Unit Operations Coordinator to ensure compliance with the training expectations of the SASES and the unit through the organisation of a training schedule.
Certificate IV Training & Assessment