Leading Firefighter

LEADING FIREFIGHTER – Emergency Services

Are you a professional firefighter looking for a unique sea change? Hamilton Island is offering an exciting opportunity to join our on-island emergency team as a Leading Firefighter. Work in paradise while protecting one of Australia's most iconic destinations.

Why you'll love working with us

• Lead emergency response and safety operations across a resort environment.
• Develop your skills with ongoing training, drills, and leadership support.
• Live and work on a tropical island with a close-knit, purpose-driven team.

Your Role

As Leading Firefighter, you'll work within our full-time Fire team and alongside trained volunteers to provide a quick, coordinated, and professional response to emergency situations across Hamilton Island. This is a hands-on role that requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to safety and community wellbeing.

Where you'll make an impact

• Command, control and coordinate fire ground, rescue and emergency operations
• Operate and manage emergency response vehicles and equipment
• Provide training and guidance to our volunteer firefighting team
• Maintain and update operational procedures, systems, and safety protocols
• Arrange inspections and oversee fixed fire detection and suppression system maintenance
• Respond to and report on emergency incidents accurately and professionally
• Manage after-hours call-outs and incident coordination when required

What we're looking for

You are a calm, capable, and dedicated firefighting professional with excellent communication skills and a strong sense of leadership. You thrive in remote, self-sufficient environments and take pride in serving and protecting a vibrant island community.

To be successful, you will need:

• Valid MR Driver Licence (Essential)
• Certificate III in Public Safety Fire Fighting Operations (Essential)
• First Aid and CPR (Essential)
• Advanced Resucitation (Essential)
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (Desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in structural and bush firefighting, rescue, and hazmat
• Qualified and experienced in the use of breathing apparatus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven leadership and team coordination skills
• Tech-savvy with the ability to maintain digital records and incident reports
• Ability to work autonomously and remain calm in high-pressure situations

About Hamilton Island

Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.
Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences – making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.

A little island can do wonders – make your next career move one to remember

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