Queensland Fire and Emergency Services is seeking an Auxiliary Firefighter. This is a casual, flexible position based in Winton.
About Us
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.
QFES is one department with many services, many capabilities, and many partners, comprising the Fire and Rescue Service, the Rural Fire Service, and the State Emergency Service.
Purpose of the Role
The functions of the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services are unique, delivering high-quality fire, rescue, emergency, and disaster management services through a single agency. This collaborative approach across the service and with key stakeholders delivers improved safety outcomes for the community.
Key Requirements
Mandatory requirements include:
* Employer's written consent to attend incidents and emergencies (where applicable)
* Living or working within a reasonable distance of an auxiliary fire station
* Australian Permanent Resident Status
* Manual C Class driver's licence
Auxiliary firefighters are expected to commit to attending incident and emergency calls, regular drill and training sessions, and obtaining an MRV licence within 12 months of employment.
Your Key Accountabilities
As a member of a team, you will:
* Respond to fire and other emergency incidents
* Promote community safety and emergency preparedness through community education activities
* Develop and maintain competencies through regular drills and training courses
* Maintain 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
* Promote a positive team approach in all work activities
* Comply with legislative, policy, and procedural requirements
* Communicate effectively with QFES personnel, other emergency service providers, and the general community
* Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment
Capabilities
To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on leadership and management behavioural competencies, including:
* Understanding how your work aligns to organisational objectives
* Acting proactively and responding flexibly to change
* Focusing on customers and seeking continuous improvement
* Focus on performance, managing internal and external relationships, and supporting others' capability development
* Modelling professional and ethical behaviour, displaying rigour in analysis, and applying specialist knowledge and skills
Once you join us, we expect you to exemplify the QFES shared values: Respect, Integrity, Trust, Courage, and Loyalty.
For more information, please contact or visit our website.
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