Firefighter Assistant

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services

Delivering Emergency Services with Excellence

About the Role

The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services is seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to join our team as an Auxiliary Firefighter. As a key member of our emergency response team, you will be responsible for responding to fire and other emergency incidents, promoting community safety and emergency preparedness, and developing and maintaining competencies through regular drills and training courses.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to fire and other emergency incidents, ensuring the safety of people and property.
• Promote community safety and emergency preparedness through community education activities.
• Develop and maintain competencies through regular drills and training courses.
• Maintain the required attendance standards for emergency incidents and training.
• Operate specialist firefighting and rescue equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Requirements

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

Capabilities

To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following leadership and management behavioural competencies:

• Performance through Vision: Understands how their work aligns to organisational objectives, acts proactively, responds flexibly to change, focuses on customers, and seeks continuous improvement.
• Performance through Results: Focuses on performance, manages internal and external relationships, supports others' capability development, and gives constructive feedback.
• Performance through Accountability: Models professional and ethical behaviour, displays rigour in analysis, applies specialist knowledge and skills, and commits to personal development.

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.