Safety Specialist

2 weeks ago


Townsville City Center, Queensland, Australia Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Full time

About Queensland Fire and Emergency Services

We are a unique emergency service agency responsible for ensuring the safety of people and property across Queensland through effective prevention, preparation, response, and recovery activities.

Our agency comprises the Fire and Rescue Service, the Rural Fire Service, and the State Emergency Service, supporting volunteer groups providing emergency response to Queenslanders.

We are one department with many services, capabilities, and partners.

About the Role

This role plays a vital part in our efforts to ensure the safety of Queenslanders. As an Auxiliary Firefighter, you will be part of a team responding to fire and other emergencies, promoting community safety and emergency preparedness through community education activities.

You will develop and maintain competencies by actively participating in regular drills and other relevant training courses provided by the QFES to ensure safety and effectiveness on the fire ground.

Key Responsibilities

  • Respond to fire and other emergency incidents as a member of a team
  • Promote community safety and emergency preparedness through community education activities
  • Develop and maintain competencies through regular drills and training courses
  • Maintain attendance standards for emergency incidents and training
  • Operate specialist firefighting and rescue equipment safely and effectively
  • Contribute to upkeep and hygiene of station facilities
  • Ensure maintenance and repair of operational equipment and station facilities
  • Contribute to incident reporting and general station administration as required

Capabilities

To determine your suitability for this role, you will be assessed on the following leadership and management behavioural competencies that link to the key accountabilities for this role:

Workforce Capability Success Profile Category – Individual contributor

Performance through Vision

  • Understands how their work aligns to organisational objectives
  • Acts proactively
  • Responds flexibly to change
  • Focuses on customers
  • Seeks continuous improvement

Performance through Results

  • Focuses on performance
  • Manage internal and external relationships
  • Supports others' capability development
  • Gives constructive feedback

Performance through Accountability

  • Models professional and ethical behaviour
  • Displays rigour in analysis
  • Applies specialist knowledge and skills
  • Commits to personal development

Once you join our agency, we will expect you to exemplify the 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.



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