Scott Turner

Scott Turner has a diverse work experience in the emergency services sector. Scott has worked for various organizations, including the South Australian Country Fire Service, AFAC News, the Department of the Premier and Cabinet (Government of South Australia), the South Australian State Emergency Service, and BCA National Training Group.

At the South Australian Country Fire Service, Scott held several roles, starting as a Regional Officer in 1994 and progressing to become the Director of Regional Services and Operations in 2022. Scott also served as a Regional Commander and Manager of Learning and Development during their tenure.

While working for AFAC News, Scott was a member of the inaugural panel for the establishment of the Emergency Management Professionalisation Scheme (EMPS). Scott contributed to the promotion of standards of ethics in the fire and emergency services sector.

Scott also worked for the South Australian State Emergency Service as a Manager of Policy and Projects, where they were responsible for research, analysis, and policy development. Scott also served as a Regional Commander during their time there.

In addition, Scott served as the Chair of the Emergency Management Workforce Capability Development Framework Taskforce at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. Scott was involved in designing a consistent approach to workforce capability development in the emergency management sector.

At BCA National Training Group, Scott worked as the State Operations Manager, overseeing operations in a leadership capacity.

Overall, Scott Turner's work experience showcases their expertise and leadership in emergency services, policy development, and workforce capability development.

Scott Turner completed a Graduate Diploma in Executive Leadership, Policing and Emergency Services at the Australian Institute of Police Management (AIPM) from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, they obtained a Diploma of Public Safety in Firefighting Management from the South Australian Country Fire Service from 2016 to 2017. In 2013, Scott earned a Graduate Certificate in Business from the University of South Australia. Additionally, they received a Cert IV in Training and Assessment from ASCTD in 2014. Scott also completed a Diploma in Management from Anthony Stone Consulting in both 2013 and 2008, and a Diploma in Government from the same institution in 2008 to 2009.