Seasonal Fire Crew

21 hours ago

Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia ETS Infrastructure Management Full time
Overview

$35 – $45 per hour + overtime + travel allowances

Expression Of Interest : Seasonal Fire Crew – North & Central QLD (TSV/Weipa & Rockhampton) - 2026 season (April–October).

About the role:
Centrogen is seeking motivated and safety-conscious people to join our Seasonal Fire Crew across North Queensland (Townsville & Weipa) and Central Queensland (Rockhampton Region). These positions support our fire mitigation program, helping to reduce fuel loads, maintain access tracks, and respond to fire events over the declared fire danger period.

We're planning ahead for our busy 2026 season (April–October) and are now welcoming Expressions of Interest to join our team during this period.

This is a hands-on, physically demanding outdoor role that requires flexibility, teamwork, and a strong focus on safety. Crew members may be deployed locally or across the state depending on operational needs. Willingness to perform extended living away from home rosters, up to 2 weeks duration.

Responsibilities
  • Carrying out fire preparation, mitigation works and hazard reduction works
  • Operate and maintain firefighting tools, machinery and vehicles
  • Supporting fire response operations, including frontline firefighting duties when required
  • Performing vegetation management tasks such as weed control and clearing drains
  • Assisting with inspections and reporting on fire readiness activities
  • Ensuring safety standards are followed for yourself, your crew and the community
Skills & Experience
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work safely, follow directions, and complete tasks with minimal supervision
  • Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in hot, remote and rugged conditions
  • Current manual Driver's Licence (essential)
  • Prior firefighting, rural fire brigade, vegetation or land management experience (desirable)
  • Tickets for chainsaw, chemical application, or 4WD operations (desirable)
Crew Member (Firefighting Operations) Certifications
  • The following units are required. Training will be provided to suitable candidates to complete any outstanding units
  • FWPCOR2210 Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures in forest and wood products operations
  • PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
  • PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire
  • PUAOPE013 Operate communications systems and equipment
  • PUATEA001 Work in a team
  • PUAFIR402 Conduct simple prescribed burns
  • PUAFIR406 Develop simple prescribed burn plans
  • PUAFIR506 Conduct complex prescribed burns
  • PUAFIR515 Develop complex prescribed burn plans
Additional requirements
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen
  • Availability to work on a roster including weekends, public holidays and call-outs during fire danger periods
  • Commitment to completing mandatory training prior to deployment
What we offer
  • Competitive hourly rates with overtime & allowances
  • Training provided to build your skills in fire and land management
  • Opportunities to work across diverse landscapes in QLD
  • Be part of a company dedicated to community safety and environmental care
About us

Centrogen is a leading provider of open space and vegetation management solutions with over 40 years' experience, delivering a range of Quality Vegetation Management Services to all forms of government and corporate clients in Queensland, New South Wales & Victoria.

To apply

If you feel like this could be you, click 'Apply Now' or for more information email [emailprotected] . We look forward to receiving your application.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you in advance for your application and advise that only candidates that meet the position requirements and are an Australian Resident will be contacted.


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