Auxiliary Firefighter (FAUXF) - Mareeba

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services

One QFES. Many Services, Many Capabilities, Many Partners

Status

Casual Flexible

Classification : FAUXF

Division :

Queensland Fire & Emergency Services

Region / Directorate :

FR - FAR NORTH

Location : Mareeba

Contact :

Current QFES and IGEM employees and volunteers must apply via their internal careers site

About us

As an emergency service agency, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (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 (FRS), the Rural Fire Service (RFS) and the State Emergency Service (SES), QFES also supports other volunteer groups providing emergency response to Queenslanders.

QFES is one department with many services, many capabilities and many partners.

Purpose of the role

The functions of the QFES 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 requirements

Mandatory Requirements

• Eligible to apply for, or hold a current Blue Card.
• 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.

The QFES expects that all auxiliary firefighters will commit to the following, throughout their employment :

50% of calls as a day worker with routine hours; or

Your key accountabilities

Capabilities

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 – Individual Contributor (leading self)

Vision

Results

Accountability

Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFES shared values :

Want more information?

Please contact

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.

How to Apply

Please refer to theQFES Entry Level Operational Application Guide   for information on how to apply for this role.