Career Opportunity: Emergency Response Specialist
Requisition ID: 5583 - Posted: Casual - Flexible - Search Location: FAUXF
As an emergency service agency, we are responsible for ensuring the safety of people and property across Queensland through effective prevention, preparation, response, and recovery activities. We comprise multiple emergency services providing fire, rescue, and disaster management.
The functions of our agency 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 delivers improved safety outcomes for the community.
Mandatory Requirements:
* Employer's consent to attend incidents and emergencies (where applicable).
* Residency within a reasonable distance of the station.
* Australian Permanent Resident Status.
We expect all emergency responders to commit to attending incident and emergency calls – 50% as a day worker with routine hours; or 30% as a shift worker or having non-routine hours. They must also attend 75% of regular drill and training sessions, obtain an MRV licence within 12 months, participate in ongoing skills acquisition and maintenance programs, and comply with policies and procedures.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Respond to fire and other emergency incidents.
* Promote community safety and emergency preparedness by contributing to education activities.
* Develop and maintain competencies through drills and training courses.
* Maintain required attendance standards for emergency incidents and training.
* Operate specialist firefighting equipment safely.
* Contribute to station facilities' upkeep and hygiene.
* Ensure maintenance and repair of operational equipment and facilities.
* Contribute to incident reporting and general administration.
Capabilities
To assess your suitability, you will be evaluated based on leadership and management behavioural competencies from the Workforce Capability Success Profile. These include Performance through Vision, Performance through Results, and Performance through Accountability. We also expect you to exemplify our shared values once you join us.