[Gov] Operations and Training Officer

An Operations and Training Officer is mainly deployed on -

(a) providing administrative support to an Operations and Training Section and the Civil Aid Service (CAS) (Auxiliary Service) at company level;

(b) conducting training and activities for CAS members and cadets, staff of government departments and non-governmental organisations and organising educational programmes for the general public;

(c) performing operational duties and emergency services related to disasters and major emergencies;

(d) supervising the use of CAS accommodation; and

(e) managing and supervising the performance of Operations and Training Assistants.

On appointment, a successful candidate is required to become a member in the CAS Auxiliary Service. He / she may be required to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends and general holidays, and is required to wear uniform.

Candidates should have:

(a) (i) Level 2 or equivalent [Note (1)] or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) [Note (2)], or equivalent; or

(ii) Level 2 [Note (3)] / Grade E or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) [Note (2)], or equivalent;

(b) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 [Note (3)] or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE, or equivalent; and be able to speak fluent Cantonese and English;

(c) an aptitude for teaching and the ability to plan and organise training activities, and to supervise others;

(d) general knowledge of civil defence, youth work, outdoor activities or a properly established workmanship; and

(e) a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test [Notes (4) & (5)].

A successful candidate will be appointed either on trial or on probationary terms as appropriate.

Applicants must apply online through the G.F. 340 On-line Application System on the Civil Service Bureau’s webpage (https://www.csb.gov.hk/english/recruit/7.html) on or before 12 November 2026. Applications which are incomplete, or submitted in person, by post, by fax or by e-mail will not be accepted.

Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions / Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. Applicants should submit copies of their diplomas / certificates, official transcripts of studies and official documents stating the mode of delivery (e.g. full time / part time, on campus / distance learning, etc.) of the study programmes by post to the General Office, 4th Floor, Civil Aid Service Headquarters, 8 To Wah Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon within one week after submitting the online application. The online application number should be quoted on the envelop and on every page of the copies of the supporting documents. To avoid delayed or unsuccessful delivery of mail items, please ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage has been affixed before posting. Mail items bearing insufficient postage will not be delivered to this Department and will be returned to the sender or disposed of by the Hongkong Post, where appropriate. Applicants will bear any consequences arising from not paying sufficient postage.

Copies of local qualification documents are not required at this stage of application.

Applicants who are invited to attend the Job-related Performance Tests will normally receive an invitation by e-mail about ten to twelve weeks after the closing date for application. Longer time may be required under certain circumstances, e.g. when a large number of applications are received. Please provide an accurate e-mail address in the application form. Applicants are responsible for checking their e-mails to ensure that the invitation will be duly received. Those who are not invited for tests may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

(a) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless they were first appointed on civil service terms of appointment before 1 July 1997 and have continued in service without a break.

(b) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirements irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.

(c) Civil service vacancies are posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates selected for these vacancies will be appointed on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service and will become civil servants on appointment.

(d) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.

(e) The information on the maximum pay point is for reference only and may be subject to changes.

(f) Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical and dental benefits, and where appropriate, assistance in housing.

(g) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the related tests/interview.

(h) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the related tests/interview without being subject to further shortlisting. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities” which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau's website at http://www.csb.gov.hk under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”.

(i) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions / Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. Applicants should submit copies of their diplomas / certificates, official transcripts of studies and official documents stating the mode of delivery (e.g. full time / part time, on campus / distance learning, etc.) of the study programmes by post to the below contact address.

(j) Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the Job-related Performance Tests. Candidates must pass each test before progression to the next selection process and the Interview. Pass in the Physical Fitness and Functional Test is required before appointment.

(k) Towards the application deadline, our on-line system would likely be overloaded due to large volume of applications. To ensure timely completion of your on-line application, it is advisable to submit the application as early as possible.