Overview
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is responsible for the safety of people and property across Queensland through prevention, preparation, response and recovery activities across a range of emergency situations. QFES comprises the Fire and Rescue Service, the Rural Fire Service and the State Emergency Service, and supports other volunteer groups providing emergency response. QFES is one department with many services, many capabilities and many partners.
Purpose of the Role
The functions of the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services are unique. It is the only entity in Australia that delivers 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 Details
Status: Casual Flexible
Classification: FAUXF
Division: Queensland Fire & Emergency Services
Region/Directorate: FR - CENTRAL
Location: Proserpine
Contact:
Note: Current QFES and IGEM employees and volunteers must apply via their internal careers site.
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. 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. QFES is one department with many services, many capabilities and many partners.
Mandatory Requirements
- Employers written consent to attend incidents and emergencies (where applicable)
- Live or work within a reasonable distance of auxiliary fire station
- Australian Permanent Resident Status
- Manual C Class driver’s licence
Your Key Accountabilities
- As a member of a team, respond to fire and other emergency incidents. Note: 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 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 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.
- As an important part of the station team, 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.
- Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to organisational health principles and procedures.
Key Requirements and Qualifications
Your Key Accountabilities include meeting attendance standards for emergencies and training, participating in drills, ongoing skills maintenance (including first aid/emergency care), and complying with QFES policies and procedures.
Capabilities
To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on leadership and management behavioural competencies aligned to the Queensland Public Service Workforce Capability Success Profile. The following categories apply:
- Performance through Vision
- Understands how their work aligns to organisational objectives
- Acts proactively
- Responds flexibly to change
- Focuses on customers
- Seeks continuous improvement
- Performance through Results
- Focuses on performance
- Manage internal and external relationships
- Supports others’ capability development
- Gives constructive feedback
- Performance through Accountability
- Models qualified and ethical behaviour
- Displays rigour in analysis
- Applies specialist knowledge and skills
- Commits to personal development
Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFES 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.
Please contact should you have any queries. You can also visit our website to find out more about our organisation. Further information on the Auxiliary Firefighter Recruitment process can be obtained here.
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