Brigade Support Officer (RFSO1) Rural Fire Service Queensland (Area) - Relief PoolJoin to apply for the Brigade Support Officer (RFSO1) Rural Fire Service Queensland (Area) - Relief Pool role at Queensland Fire DepartmentBrigade Support Officer (RFSO1) Rural Fire Service Queensland (Area) - Relief Pool5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Brigade Support Officer (RFSO1) Rural Fire Service Queensland (Area) - Relief Pool role at Queensland Fire DepartmentLocation:Caboolture, Caloundra, Gold Coast, Ripley, West MoretonQueensland Fire DepartmentStatusTemporary Full-timeTenure PeriodOngoing Relief PoolPossibility Of ExtensionYesClassificationRFSO1Salary$3,311.09 - $3,988.32 per fortnightDivisionRural Fire Service QLDRegion/DirectorateSTH EAST REGWork UnitSouth Eastern RegionLocation:Caboolture, Caloundra, Gold Coast, Ripley, West MoretonClosing DateMidnight 28 May 2025Reference NoQLD_QFD_20800_25Current Queensland Fire Department employees and volunteers must apply via their internal careers sitePurpose of specific work area and positionRural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) Area Offices are responsible for providing support to Rural Fire Brigades and volunteers. As the primary local contact point, Areas connect local needs with District, Regional, and State resources to enhance training, mitigation activities, asset management, and brigade operations. The main purpose of the Areas is to provide seamless and responsive support to volunteers to ensure the effectiveness of operational bushfire response and mitigation.Each Area encompasses a cluster of Local Government Areas and includes operational and non-operational staff, volunteers and Rural Fire Brigades who provide bushfire management, mitigation, and response services for rural and semi-rural communities, including some urban fringe areas across the state.The Brigade Support Officer is responsible for providing day-to-day operational and business support to local brigades, ensuring brigades are supported and empowered to effectively protect the community. You will need to maintain a strong customer focus, and most of your time will be spent interacting with brigades and their members to support service delivery. Reporting to the Area Manager, the role works closely with volunteers and other Area and District stakeholders.Mandatory RequirementsMust meet the mandatory requirements and attributes as outlined in the generic RFSQ Rural Officer One (RFSO1) role description.Highly Desirable RequirementsKnowledge of, or experience working with volunteers and/or within a volunteer organisation.Primary dutiesResponsibilitiesThis Role Specification Statement appends to the generic RFSQ RFSO1 role description (key accountabilities and capabilities), and provides clarity on the duties of this role, and will see you lead by example and model QFD values and behaviours in the delivery of the responsibilities of the role, which includes:Respond to rural fires and other emergency incidents to provide operational support, mentoring and leadership either on-site or in incident control centres.Support operational preparedness, which may include maintaining heavy plant registers and conducting station, equipment, and fleet audits, to ensure operational capability and capacity across the Area.Assist Bushfire Mitigation Officers with local bushfire mitigation activities, including identifying bushfire risks, providing basic mitigation advice to landowners, and supporting community education.In collaboration with the Operational Capability Coordinator, assist brigades with planning, procuring, operationalising, maintaining and disposing of catalogue and non-catalogue equipment items.Support the execution of fleet and station maintenance plans (ensuring assets are available for planned maintenance and disposal); and assisting with managing unplanned maintenance activities (including coordination of repair quotes, coordination of replacement vehicles, and assisting with insurance claims).Attend Rural Fire Brigade and/or Group meetings to provide timely updates, expert advice, assist with early resolution of issues, and support brigade governance requirements.Assist with training coordination, delivery, and facilitation across the Area, District and Region, as required, to ensure training needs and gaps for volunteers are identified and rectified as appropriate.Provide support to brigades and volunteers, including administrative assistance with member applications and grant applications etc.Additional informationBe able to meet the attributes of the generic Rural Officer One (RFSO1) role description.Volunteers and external parties with appropriate skills are highly encouraged to apply, noting that they may be asked to provide additional information to satisfy internal policies.Applicants will:have proven commitment to maintaining bushfire competencies and operating in a team environment.capacity to participate out of hours (i.e., night or weekends) shift roster during disaster operations.Thorough knowledge of the concepts, strategies and issues associated with managing rural fire services, particularly in a volunteer environment and have a sound knowledge of and ability to provide operational leadership at emergency situations utilising the AIIMS/IMS methodology.Incumbents may be required to travel and work within their area of responsibility and may also be required to undertake intrastate and/or interstate deployment and travel.This is a day work position yet may require flexible hours of work to meet functional demands, including working at night on weekends as part of the role.Officers appointed to this position will participate in a personal professional development program in conjunction with their supervisor.This Role Specification Statement (RSS) is linked to the generic role description, that provides the ‘key accountabilities’ and ‘capabilities’ to be addressed by the applicant. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review this RSS in conjunction with the role description and consider the requirements when preparing their application.Note: Where there is a conflict between the Role Description and the Role Specification Statement, the Role Description will prevail.To find out more about the behaviours and competencies required for this role, visit Leadership competencies for Queensland | For government | Queensland GovernmentWant more information?Please contact Peter Roberts, Area Manager on phone 0439 598 107 or email peter.roberts2@qfes.qld.gov.au .You can also visit our website to find out more information about joining our team.How To ApplyPlease refer to the Expression of Interest for information on how to apply for this role and contact us to discuss any reasonable adjustments if required.Please refer to the generic Rural Officer One (RFSO1) role description.Seniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionOtherIndustriesPublic SafetyReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Queensland Fire Department by 2xGet notified about new Support Officer jobs in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 2 months agoSt Lucia, Queensland, Australia 2 weeks agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 5 days agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 5 days agoBrisbane City, Queensland, Australia 1 month agoSouth Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 2 weeks agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 3 days agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoSouth Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoExecutive Support Officer - Early Childhood Programs and FundingBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoWest Ipswich, Queensland, Australia 2 weeks agoIndooroopilly, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoExpression of Interest - UQ Temps Administration OpportunitiesSt Lucia, Queensland, Australia 2 days agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia $87,790.00-$96,217.00 3 days agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoAdministration Support Officer -Ward positionWest Ipswich, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 3 days agoFortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia 2 days agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia A$60.00-A$65.00 2 weeks agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 3 weeks agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 2 weeks agoFortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia 2 weeks agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoGlamorgan Vale, Queensland, Australia 5 days agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 8 hours agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia A$100,000.00-A$110,000.00 2 weeks agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 5 days agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 month agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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