Auxiliary Firefighter

Overview

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Organization: Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES)

Status: Casual Flexible

Location: Kenilworth

Contact: talent.acquisition@qfes.qld.gov.au

Current QFES and IGEM employees and volunteers must apply via their internal careers site.

About Us

QFES is responsible for ensuring the safety of people and property across Queensland through prevention, preparation, response and recovery activities across a range of emergency situations. It comprises the Fire and Rescue Service, the Rural Fire Service and the State Emergency Service, and supports other volunteer groups providing emergency response to Queenslanders. QFES is one department with many services, many capabilities and many partners.

Purpose of the Role

QFES delivers high quality fire, rescue, emergency and disaster management services through a single agency. This collaborative approach across the service and with key stakeholders delivers improved safety outcomes for the community.

Key Requirements

Mandatory Requirements

• Employers written consent to attend incidents and emergencies (where applicable)
• Live or work within a reasonable distance of auxiliary fire station
• Australian Permanent Resident Status
• Manual C Class driver's licence

The QFES expects that all auxiliary firefighters will commit to the following throughout their employment:

• Attending incident and emergency calls – 50% of calls as a day worker with routine hours; or 30% of calls as a shift worker or have non-routine hours
• Attending 75% of regular drill and training sessions
• Obtaining an MRV licence, at their own expense, within 12 months of employment
• Participating in ongoing skills acquisition and maintenance programs, including first aid/emergency care
• Complying with QFES policies and procedures including code of conduct, safety and personal presentation standards

Your Key Accountabilities

• Respond to fire and other emergency incidents as a member of a team. Note: Auxiliary Firefighters who have not satisfactorily completed all pre-operational aspects of ARTEP (FFGC085) may attend activities related to their designated station, EXCEPT emergency incidents.
• Promote community safety and emergency preparedness by contributing to community education activities.
• Develop and maintain competencies by actively participating in regular drills and training courses.
• Maintain the required attendance standards for emergency incidents and training.
• Operate specialist firefighting and rescue equipment safely and effectively.
• Contribute to upkeep and hygiene of station facilities and perform maintenance and repairs of equipment and facilities.
• Contribute to incident reporting and general station administration as required.
• Promote a positive team approach and comply with legislative, policy and procedural requirements relevant to the position.
• Communicate effectively with QFES personnel, other emergency service providers and the community.
• Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to organisational health principles and procedures.

Capabilities

Assessment will be based on leadership and management behavioural competencies aligned to the Queensland Public Service Workforce Capability Success Profile:

• Performance through Vision: understands alignment to organisational objectives, acts proactively, responds to change, focuses on customers, seeks continuous improvement.
• Performance through Results: focuses on performance, manages relationships, supports others' capability development, gives constructive feedback.
• Performance through Accountability: models professional and ethical behaviour, displays rigour in analysis, applies specialist knowledge, commits to personal development.

Upon joining, you will be encouraged to exemplify QFES shared values: Respect, Integrity, Trust, Courage, Loyalty.

How To Apply

Please refer to the QFES Entry Level Operational Application Guide for information on how to apply for this role. For more information, contact talent.acquisition@qfes.qld.gov.au or visit the QFES website.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

• Public Safety

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