Chief Superintendent

Queensland Fire Department
 

Status   

Permanent Flexible Full-time

Classification:

FCHIEF

Salary:

Division:

Queensland Fire & Rescue

Location:

Various

Closing Date:

Midnight 25 November 2025

Reference No:

21151/QFD/2025

Current Queensland Fire Department employees and volunteers must apply via their internal careers site

The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) provides fire prevention, preparedness and emergency response services across Queensland's built and natural environments. Through Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR) and Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ), we deliver multi- hazard emergency response, technical rescue, and community safety programs that protect lives, property, and the environment.

QFD are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by Work180 and celebrate all diversity by committing to a culture where people feel safe, respected, valued and engaged. 

We are seeking highly capable and values- driven leaders for appointment as Chief Superintendent - Queensland Fire and Rescue. 

As Chief Superintendent, you will lead operational and strategic delivery across your assigned region or function, ensuring QFD"s readiness to respond to fires, rescues and major emergencies. You will:

• Lead complex operational responses and large-scale emergency events, including multi-agency and cross-juristictional incidents. 
• Build and maintain workforce capability, capacity and performance through proactive leadership and development. 
• Provide expert strategic advice to the Assistant Commissioner and Executive Leadership Team on operational priorities and emerging risks. 
• Represent QFD on state, national and interagency committees, forums and incident management operations. 

• Extensive operational experience in firefighting, incident management, and fire prevention. 
• Proven leadership at a senior operational level, with the ability to manage people, resources and outcomes in complex environments. 
• High-level communication and strategic engagement skills, including cross-agency collaboration and stakeholder influence. 
• Strong understanding of Queensland's emergency management and disaster response frameworks. 
• Commitment to continuous improvement, workforce development, and building a culture of integrity, inclusion and service. 
• Mandatory requirements as outlined in the QFD Chief Superintendent Written Application Pack.
• Postgraduate qualifications in management, leadership or emergency services (highly regarded). 

• Lead with purpose: Shape the strategic direction of fire and rescue service delivery across Queensland. 
• Influence state outcomes: Represent QFD at a senior level and lead high-impact emergency operations and programs.
• Develop and inspire others: Build workforce capability, coach future leaders, and contribute to a culture of excellence. 
• Collaborate widely: Work alongside local, state and national partners to enhance community safety and emergency readiness.
• Career legacy: Contribute to the evolution of one of Queensland's most trusted public safety organisations. 
• Shared values: Join a leadership team built on Respect, Integrity, Trust, Courage and Loyalty.

To find out more information about the behaviours and competencies required for this role, visit Leadership competencies for Queensland | For government | Queensland Government. 

How to Apply

• Applicants must use the QFD Chief Superintendent Written Application Pack November 2025 and submit with your application in Nexus.
• Please refer to the QFD Application Guide Operational Officer [ Statewide] Recruitment Process for information on how to apply for this role.
• Please refer to the generic Chief Superintendent (FSCSI) Queensland Fire and Rescue role description.

Want more information?

Please contact Neil Francis, Assistant Commissioner on or should you have any queries.

You can also visit our website to find out more information about joining our team.