Brigade Support Officer

3 weeks ago

Mackay, Queensland, Australia Queensland Fire Department Full time
Queensland Fire Department

Status

Permanent Full-time

Classification

RFSO1

Salary: $86,382.04 - $104,049.95 per annum

Division

Rural Fire Service QLD

Region/Directorate

NORTHERN REG

Work Unit

Savanna

Location:

Atherton, Cooktown, Mount Isa, Charters Towers

Closing Date

Midnight 28 August 2025

Reference No

QLD_QFD_20962_25

Current Queensland Fire Department employees and volunteers must apply via their internal careers site

Purpose of specific work area and position

Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) Area Offices are responsible for providing support to Rural Fire Brigades and volunteers. As the primary local contact point, Areas connect local needs with District, Regional, and State resources to enhance training, mitigation activities, asset management, and brigade operations. The main purpose of the Areas is to provide seamless and responsive support to volunteers to ensure the effectiveness of operational bushfire response and mitigation.

Each Area encompasses a cluster of Local Government Areas and includes operational and non-operational staff, volunteers and Rural Fire Brigades who provide bushfire management, mitigation, and response services for rural and semi-rural communities, including some urban fringe areas across the state.

The Brigade Support Officer is responsible for providing day-to-day operational and business support to local brigades, ensuring brigades are supported and empowered to effectively protect the community. You will need to maintain a strong customer focus, and most of your time will be spent interacting with brigades and their members to support service delivery. Reporting to the Area Manager, the role works closely with volunteers and other Area and District stakeholders.

Mandatory Requirements
  • Must meet the mandatory requirements and attributes as outlined in the generic RFSQ Rural Officer One (RFSO1) role description.

Highly Desirable Requirements
  • Knowledge of, or experience working with volunteers and/or within a volunteer organisation.

Primary duties

Responsibilities

This RFSQ Role Specification Statement appends to the generic RFSQ (RFSO1) role description (key accountabilities and capabilities), and provides clarity on the duties of this role, and will see you lead by example and model QFD values and behaviours in the delivery of the responsibilities of the role, which includes:
  • Respond to rural fires and other emergency incidents to provide operational support, mentoring and leadership either on-site or in incident control centres.
  • Support operational preparedness, which may include maintaining heavy plant registers and conducting station, equipment, and fleet audits, to ensure operational capability and capacity across the Area.
  • Assist Bushfire Mitigation Officers with local bushfire mitigation activities, including identifying bushfire risks, providing basic mitigation advice to landowners, and supporting community education.
  • In collaboration with the Operational Capability Coordinator, assist brigades with planning, procuring, operationalising, maintaining and disposing of catalogue and non-catalogue equipment items.
  • Support the execution of fleet and station maintenance plans (ensuring assets are available for planned maintenance and disposal); and assisting with managing unplanned maintenance activities (including coordination of repair quotes, coordination of replacement vehicles, and assisting with insurance claims).
  • Attend Rural Fire Brigade and/or Group meetings to provide timely updates, expert advice, assist with early resolution of issues, and support brigade governance requirements.
  • Assist with training coordination, delivery, and facilitation across the Area, District and Region, as required, to ensure training needs and gaps for volunteers are identified and rectified as appropriate.
  • Provide support to brigades and volunteers, including administrative assistance with member applications and grant applications etc.

Additional information
  • Be able to meet the attributes of the generic Rural Officer One (RFSO1) role description.
  • Volunteers and external parties with appropriate skills are highly encouraged to apply, noting that they may be asked to provide additional information to satisfy internal policies.
  • Applicants will:
    • have proven commitment to maintaining bushfire competencies and operating in a team environment.
    • capacity to participate out of hours (i.e., night or weekends) shift roster during disaster operations.
  • Thorough knowledge of the concepts, strategies and issues associated with managing rural fire services, particularly in a volunteer environment and have a sound knowledge of and ability to provide operational leadership at emergency situations utilising the AIIMS/IMS methodology.
  • Incumbents may be required to travel and work within their area of responsibility and may also be required to undertake intrastate and/or interstate deployment and travel.
  • This is a day work position yet may require flexible hours of work to meet functional demands, including working at night on weekends as part of the role.
  • Officers appointed to this position will participate in a personal professional development program in conjunction with their supervisor.
  • This Role Specification Statement is linked to the generic role description, that provides the 'key accountabilities' and 'capabilities' to be addressed by the applicant. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review this role specification statement with the role description and consider the requirements when preparing their application.
Note: Where there is a conflict between the Role Description and the Role Specification Statement, the Role Description will prevail.
  • More information on how to apply is provided in the relevant QFD Application Guide.

To find out more about the behaviours and competencies required for this role, visit Leadership competencies for Queensland | For government | Queensland Government

Want more information?

Please contact Shane Hopton, Area Manager on phone 0408 186 652 or email shane.hopton@qfes.qld.gov.au.

You can also visit our website to find out more information about joining our team.

How To Apply

Please refer to the QFD Operational Officer (Statewide) Application Guide for information on how to apply for this role.

Please refer to the Rural Officer One (RFSO1) Rural Fire Service Queensland generic role description.

The Rural-Fire-Service-Officer-One-Statement-of-Suitability.docx MUST be used in this process and uploaded with your application in Nexus.
#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Brigade Support Officer

    3 weeks ago

    Mackay, Queensland, Australia Queensland Fire Department Full time

    Queensland Fire DepartmentStatusPermanent Full-timeClassificationRFSO1Salary: $86,382.04 - $104,049.95 per annumDivisionRural Fire Service QLDRegion/DirectorateNORTHERN REGWork UnitSavannaLocation:Atherton, Cooktown, Mount Isa, Charters TowersClosing DateMidnight 28 August 2025Reference NoQLD_QFD_20962_25Current Queensland Fire Department employees and...

  • Area Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Mackay, Queensland, Australia Queensland Fire Department Full time

    Area Manager (FSINS) RFSQ - Northern - Continuous Applicant PoolJoin to apply for the Area Manager (FSINS) RFSQ - Northern - Continuous Applicant Pool role at Queensland Fire DepartmentArea Manager (FSINS) RFSQ - Northern - Continuous Applicant Pool3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Area Manager (FSINS) RFSQ - Northern -...

  • Area Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Mackay, Queensland, Australia Queensland Fire Department Full time

    Area Manager (FSINS) RFSQ - Northern - Continuous Applicant PoolJoin to apply for the Area Manager (FSINS) RFSQ - Northern - Continuous Applicant Pool role at Queensland Fire DepartmentArea Manager (FSINS) RFSQ - Northern - Continuous Applicant Pool3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Area Manager (FSINS) RFSQ - Northern -...

  • Regional Operations Director

    2 weeks ago

    Mackay, Queensland, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $125,904 - $129,112

    Regional Leadership RoleThe Area Manager plays a pivotal part in the success of our operations, responsible for leading the regional team to execute strategic and operational plans that ensure high-quality service delivery to support local communities during emergency incidents.Key Responsibilities:Leading Regional Team: The Area Manager will lead a team of...

  • Care Support Officer

    3 weeks ago

    Mackay, Queensland, Australia Mackay Hospital and Health Service Full time

    Expression of Interest – Ongoing OpportunitiesMackay Hospital and Health Service provides health services in a range of regional, community and rural settings. Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of collaboration, trust, respect and teamwork.Our workplace is fast paced, challenging and supportive, where every employee plays a critical role in...

  • Mental Health Information Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Mackay, Queensland, Australia Mackay Hospital and Health Service Full time

    Mental Health Information Manager - Workforce Partnerships and Professional DevelopmentJoin to apply for the Mental Health Information Manager - Workforce Partnerships and Professional Development role at Mackay Hospital and Health ServiceMental Health Information Manager - Workforce Partnerships and Professional Development3 days ago Be among the first 25...

  • Mental Health Information Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Mackay, Queensland, Australia Mackay Hospital and Health Service Full time

    Mental Health Information Manager - Workforce Partnerships and Professional DevelopmentJoin to apply for the Mental Health Information Manager - Workforce Partnerships and Professional Development role at Mackay Hospital and Health ServiceMental Health Information Manager - Workforce Partnerships and Professional Development3 days ago Be among the first 25...

  • Structural Remediation Coordinator

    3 weeks ago

    Mackay, Queensland, Australia Wisely Group Full time

    Join to apply for the Structural Remediation Coordinator - CHPP role at Wisely Group3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Structural Remediation Coordinator - CHPP role at Wisely GroupWisely Group is an Australian-owned business providing industrial asset management solutions, consulting services, and support to various industries,...

  • Structural Remediation Coordinator

    3 weeks ago

    Mackay, Queensland, Australia Wisely Group Full time

    Join to apply for the Structural Remediation Coordinator - CHPP role at Wisely Group3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Structural Remediation Coordinator - CHPP role at Wisely GroupWisely Group is an Australian-owned business providing industrial asset management solutions, consulting services, and support to various industries,...

  • Administration Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Mackay, Queensland, Australia Adbri Ltd Full time

    The RoleAre you a highly organised and customer-focused individual looking to make a difference in a dynamic work environment? We are seeking an Administration Officer to join our Sales team based at our branch in MackayIn this hybrid role, you are key to ensuring the smooth daily operation of the office. Your responsibilities will include providing...