Role Overview
This exciting opportunity is for a highly motivated individual to join our team as an Auxiliary Firefighter. As a member of the team, you will be responsible for responding to fire and other emergency incidents, promoting community safety and emergency preparedness, and developing and maintaining competencies through regular drills and training courses.
Key Responsibilities
* Respond to fire and other emergency incidents in a safe and effective manner.
* Promote community safety and emergency preparedness by contributing to community education activities.
* Develop and maintain competencies through regular drills and training courses.
* Maintain the required attendance standards for emergency incidents and training.
* Operate specialist firefighting and rescue equipment in a safe and effective manner.
* Contribute to 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.
Requirements
* Australian Permanent Resident Status
* Manual C Class driver's licence
* Employer's written consent to attend incidents and emergencies (where applicable)
* Live or work within a reasonable distance of auxiliary fire station
Your Key Accountabilities
* 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
To determine your suitability for this role, you will be assessed on leadership and management behavioural competencies that link to the Queensland Public Service Workforce Capability Success Profile. This includes the ability to work effectively in a team, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe and healthy work environment.