**Join our team as a Fire Support Officer and ignite your career with passion and purpose!**
If you're seeking a role that keeps you on your toes, where every day presents current challenges and opportunities, then this is the perfect match for you.
We are dedicated to ensuring the safety and protection of lives and properties within our district. As a Fire Support Officer, you will be at the heart of the operations, assisting our district staff with daily preparedness in the face of potential emergencies.
In this role, you will be the backbone of our administrative support, playing a crucial part in coordinating fire preparedness, prevention and response activities. Your organisational skills and attention to detail will shine as you contribute to the smooth functioning of our incident and regional control centres.
**Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications**
- Hold a **current manual** Drivers Licence (Conditions A, I & V not acceptable for employment).
- Will be 18 years old as of 1 October 2025.
- An understanding and knowledge of practices and issues associated with fire management with clear emphasis on fire prevention (planned burning), preparedness, and suppression is desirable.
**This is a fixed term position available for a minimum of 22 weeks. This position is located in Benalla or Mansfield.**
For further information about our Fire Support Officer position and other locations available, visit our**website. Other positions available include:
- Seasonal Forest and Fire Operations Officer (formerly Project Firefighter) - includes positions designated for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
- Rappel Crew (specialist role)
**Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 27 July 2025.**
**Other relevant information**:
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period.
📌 Fire Support Officer - Benalla or Mansfield
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