Auxiliary Firefighter – Biggenden, Queensland
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services – Bundaberg & Wide Bay, QLD, AU
Status: Casual Flexible
Classification: FAUXF
Region/Directorate: FR - NTH COAST
About QFES
As an emergency service agency, QFES is responsible for ensuring the safety of people and property across Queensland through the provision of effective prevention, preparation, response and recovery activities across a range of emergency situations. Comprising the Fire and Rescue Service, the Rural Fire Service and the State Emergency Service, QFES also supports other volunteer groups providing emergency response to Queenslanders.
Purpose of the Role
The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services deliver high quality fire, rescue, emergency and disaster management services through a single agency. This role supports this collaborative approach across the service and with key stakeholders to improve safety outcomes for the community.
Key Requirements
* Written consent of the employer to attend incidents and emergencies (where applicable)
* Live or work within a reasonable distance of an auxiliary fire station
* Australian Permanent Resident status
The QFES expects all auxiliary firefighters to commit to the following throughout their employment:
* Attend incident and emergency calls – 50% of calls as a day worker with routine hours or 30% of calls as a shift worker or on non‐routine hours
* Attend 75% of regular drill and training sessions
* Obtain an MRV licence, at own expense, within 12 months of employment
* Participate in ongoing skills acquisition and maintenance programmes, including first aid/emergency care
* Comply with QFES policies and procedures including code of conduct, safety and personal presentation standards
Your key accountabilities
* Respond to fire and other emergency incidents as part of a team. Auxiliary Firefighters who have not satisfactorily completed all pre‐operational aspects of ARTEP (FFGC085) may attend all activities in relation to their designated station, EXCEPT emergency incidents.
* Promote community safety and emergency preparedness through community education activities.
* Develop and maintain competencies by participating in regular drills and other relevant training courses provided by QFES.
* Maintain the required attendance standards for emergency incidents and training.
* Operate specialist firefighting and rescue equipment safely and effectively.
* Contribute to the 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.
* Promote a positive team approach in all work activities.
* Comply with legislative, policy and procedural requirements appropriate to the position.
* Communicate effectively with QFES personnel, other emergency service providers and the general community.
* Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to organisational health principles and procedures.
Capabilities
The following leadership and management behavioural competencies – Queensland Public Service Workforce Capability Success Profile – Individual Contributor – will be assessed:
* Performance through Vision
o Understands how their work aligns to organisational objectives
o Acts proactively
o Responds flexibly to change
o Focuses on customers
* Performance through Results
o Focuses on performance
o Manages internal and external relationships
o Supports others' capability development
o Gives constructive feedback
* Performance through Accountability
o Models professional and ethical behaviour
o Displays rigor in analysis
o Applies specialist knowledge and skills
o 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.
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