Career Opportunities: Auxiliary Firefighter - Kawana
The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is a unique emergency service agency responsible for ensuring the safety of people and property across Queensland.
Purpose of the Role
The QFES delivers high-quality fire, rescue, emergency, and disaster management services through a single agency, providing improved safety outcomes for the community.
Key Requirements
Mandatory Requirements:
* Employer's written consent to attend incidents and emergencies (where applicable).
* Live or work within a reasonable distance of the auxiliary fire station.
* Australian Permanent Resident Status.
The QFES expects that all auxiliary firefighters will commit to the following throughout their employment:
* Attending incident and emergency calls – 50% of calls as a day worker with routine hours; or 30% of calls as a shift worker or have non-routine hours.
* Attending 75% of regular drill and training sessions.
* Obtaining an MRV licence, at their own expense, within 12 months of employment.
* Participating in ongoing skills acquisition and maintenance programs, including first aid/emergency care.
* Complying with QFES policies and procedures including code of conduct, safety, and personal presentation standards.
Your Key Accountabilities
As a member of a team, respond to fire and other emergency incidents. Promote community safety and emergency preparedness by contributing to community education activities. 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.
Maintain the required attendance standards for emergency incidents and training. Operate specialist firefighting and rescue equipment in a safe and effective manner. 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.
Appointees shall also 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, and contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to organisational health principles and procedures.
Capabilities
To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following leadership and management behavioural competencies from the Queensland Public Service Workforce Capability Success Profile:
* Performance through Vision:
o Understands how their work aligns to organisational objectives.