“The State of the Emergency Services Sector in Australia (Part 2)” - Influence Me Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 5

“The State of the Emergency Services Sector in Australia (Part 2)” - Influence Me Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 5

From ’Influence Me’ Leadership Podcasts - Andrew Short AFSM by ajshort

December 4, 2025 · 40 min · Season 3 · Episode 5

About this episode

The episode delves into the structural issues facing the emergency services sector in Australia, discussing key challenges and the need for evolution in leadership and workplace culture.

Part 2 is live — and this is where the conversation truly sharpens. In this follow-up episode with Bruce Byatt AFSM, we move past the polite headlines and into the structural issues that continue to hold the emergency services sector back. In Part 2, we explore:🚨 PPRR in 2025 — Why does Response still dominate? What does meaningful Prevention and Preparedness look like today? And are we honestly matching resources to risk?🚨 Stakeholder Tensions — When agencies and stakeholders go head-to-head, the community often pays the price. We unpack why this keeps happening and the personal toll it takes on senior leaders.🚨 Enterprise Bargaining Agreements — Why are we still relying on a tool designed for the 1980s to solve contemporary workplace challenges?🚨 Workplace Culture — Many claim it’s been “sorted.” Not quite. So what now? This episode isn’t designed for comfort — it’s for leaders who want the sector to evolve and continue serving communities well into the future. For those in the sector, even if you hesitate liking this post due to perception and personal survival reasons, still have a listen. And drop me an email if you think it would be good to look at certain other sector…

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