(Last updated - 22/02/2023)
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 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: Shane.kidd@sasesvolunteer.org.au
Shane begun volunteering for Sturt SES in February 1995. Shane was appointed Deputy Unit Manager in January 2020. Outside of SES, Shane enjoys four-wheel-driving, gaming, and catching up with friends and family.
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.
Certificate II in Public Safety (SES)
Currently studying Bachelor of Emergency Management
SES Long Service Award
20-year bar for Long Service Medal
National Medal
E: caleb.stephen@sasesvolunteer.org.au
Caleb has deployed intrastate and interstate in response to extreme weather events, bushfires and search, rescue and recovery operations. He has played a key role in improving and developing our operational capabilities as well as providing positive frontline leadership and mentoring in the area of recruit training.
Caleb holds numerous high-level Technical Rescue and Incident Management qualifications and contributes actively to the maintenance of these important capabilities at Sturt SES. He assists with the delivery of Unit-based training as required.
Outside of SES, Caleb works full-time in the Emergency Service Sector.
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.
Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
Diploma of Leadership and Management
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
Certificate IV in Work, Health & Safety
Certificate III in Ambulance Communications
Certificate III in Public Safety (SES Rescue)
Certificate II in Public Safety (SES)
Currently studying Bachelor of Emergency Management
E: graeme.modistach@sasesvolunteer.org.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).
Graeme works fulltime in the Emergency Services Sector, and outside of SES likes to enjoy Mountain Biking.
E:mike.dunn@sasesvolunteer.org.au
Mike began volunteering with the Sturt unit in the winter of 2016, when Adelaide suffered several severe storms, which gave him a rapid introduction on how the State Emergency Service functioned.
Mike joined the training team in 2017 and then accepted the role of Training Coordinator in May 2018.
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, Mike works for SA Health as a Team Leader in IT support. He also spends his spare time sea kayaking, bushwalking and geocaching.
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.
Associate Diploma (Computing)
