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Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
One QFES. Many Services, Many Capabilities, Many Partners
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
One QFES. Many Services, Many Capabilities, Many Partners
Status: Auxiliary Lieutenant - Casual
Classification
FALTN
Salary
$34.25 per hour (includes loading)
Division
Queensland Fire & Rescue
Region/Directorate
GREATER BNE REG
Work Unit
CALOUNDRA STATION
Location:
Caloundra Fire Station
Closing Date
Midnight 2 September 2025
Current QFES employees and volunteers must apply via their internal careers site
About Us
The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) provides fire prevention, preparedness and response services to fire in the built and landscape environments, as well as scientific and specialist capabilities to Queensland communities. The QFD provides a multi-hazard emergency response, including road crash rescue, bushfire, hazardous material, technical and vertical rescue, severe weather incidents, remote and swiftwater rescue, and provides a number of functions supporting community safety outcomes.
The department encompasses Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR), Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ), as well as the broader department which work together to pre-empt, prevent, mitigate and manage the consequences of fires and other emergencies on Queensland communities and support our large volunteer membership across the state.
The QFD is an organisation that is focused on reframing the department’s relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations through the Path to Treaty, Closing the Gap and building our cultural capability.
Purpose of the role
* Protect and serve the community by responding to fires and other emergencies in a professional and timely manner to minimise loss to life, property and the environment.
* Improve the safety and emergency preparedness of the community by contributing to fire prevention and community education activities.
Key requirements
Mandatory Requirements
* Eligible to apply for, or hold a current Blue Card.
* Satisfactory completion of all aspects of FNA411 Auxiliary Recruit Training and Education Program (ARTEP) or equivalent.
Your key accountabilities
* Respond to and assume control of fire and other emergency incidents, where required.
* Promote community safety and emergency preparedness by contributing to community education activities.
* Contribute to the recruitment and selection of suitable Auxiliary Firefighters to meet the needs of the community.
* Contribute to the planning and delivery of core skills training and other relevant training courses.
* Maintain operational and management competencies.
* Operate specialist firefighting and rescue equipment in a safe and effective manner.
* Maintain the required attendance standards for emergency incidents and training.
* Contribute to the upkeep and hygiene of station facilities.
* Ensure maintenance and repair of operational equipment and station facilities.
* Contribute to the completion of incident reporting and general station administration.
* Assume responsibility of function/s in line with station functional management model.
* As an important part of the station team, appointees shall also:
o Promote a positive team approach in all work activities
o Comply with legislative, policy and procedural requirements appropriate to the position.
o Communicate effectively with QFD personnel, other emergency service providers and the general community.
o Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to organisational health principles and procedures.
Capabilities
Role
To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the “key accountabilities” for this role:
Leadership Competency Stream – Team Leader (leading others)
Vision
* Leads strategically
* Stimulates ideas and innovation
* Leads change in complex environments
* Makes insightful decisions
Results
* Develops and mobilises talent
* Builds enduring relationships
* Inspires others
* Drives accountability and outcomes
Accountability
* Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
* Pursues continuous growth
* Demonstrates sound governance
Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFD shared values:
* Respect
* Integrity
* Trust
* Courage
* Loyalty
Want more information?
Please contact Shane McGrail, Area Commander on phone 0447866542 or email Shane.McGrail@qfes.qld.gov.au .
You can also visit our website to find out more about our organisation.
How To Apply
Please refer to the QFES Expression of Interest Application Guide for information on how to apply for this role.
To apply for this role, please provide your resume or CV and a one A4 page summary telling us what you will bring to this role in the context of 'Your Key Accountabilities' contained within the role description.
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