Overview
On-Call Firefighter - MN1 - 458 Teralba role at Bendigo Advertiser
Location: Teralba Fire Station
• Ongoing employment
• On-call hours
Responsibilities
Undertake a wide range of duties including community fire safety work, attending fires and other emergencies such as motor vehicle accidents or chemical hazards, community education on fire prevention and safety for school children, senior citizens and local businesses, and collaboration with other emergency services (NSW Ambulance, NSW Rural Fire Service and NSW Police).
Be paid for attendance at incidents, training sessions, community safety and education activities.
Qualifications / Essential Requirements
Valid NSW Driver's Licence (minimum P1)
Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
Live and/or work within a reasonable distance of the FRNSW Fire Station
Minimum Availability and Attendance
At least 33% of all calls over a six (6) month period and a minimum of 80% of all calls received by the brigade during the compulsory availability in any four week period, together with no less than 75% drill attendance.
Training
Training is provided on an ongoing basis and covers all aspects of firefighting and rescue including basic life support, rope work, power tool use and community engagement skills.
How To Apply
To be considered for this role, please provide an up-to-date resume which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
Please address the following two targeted questions (maximum 300 words each).
It is recommended you draft responses in a Word document before pasting into the online application.
An On-Call Firefighter works within a team to provide service to their community to protect life, property and the environment.
Please discuss your communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment (maximum 300 words)
A requirement of this role is to show commitment to achieving work goals and an ability to learn new skills.
Please provide an example that demonstrates your capacity to learn new skills and apply them in a practical setting (maximum 300 words)
Visit the PSC website for information on writing your application: writing-your-application.
The selection process will involve interviews, a physical aptitude test and a pre-employment health assessment.
Please read the On-Call Firefighter Candidate Information Pack and use the resources on our Careers Page to help with preparation.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact your Zone Office on 4979 3700 or .
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
Newspaper Publishing
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