Job Title: Auxiliary Firefighter
We are seeking motivated and skilled individuals to join our team as Auxiliary Firefighters in the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) organisation.
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Purpose of the Role
The QFES is a unique entity that delivers high-quality fire, rescue, emergency, and disaster management services through a single agency. As an Auxiliary Firefighter, you will be part of a collaborative approach across the service and with key stakeholders, delivering improved safety outcomes for the community.
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Key Requirements
* Mandatory Requirements:
o Employer's written consent to attend incidents and emergencies
o Live or work within a reasonable distance of auxiliary fire station
o Australian Permanent Resident Status
o Manual C Class driver's licence
* The QFES expects that all auxiliary firefighters will commit to:
o Attending 50% of incident and emergency calls as a day worker with routine hours; or
o 30% of calls as a shift worker or have non-routine hours
o Attending 75% of regular drill and training sessions
o Obtaining an MRV licence within 12 months of employment
o Participating in ongoing skills acquisition and maintenance programs, including first aid/emergency care
o Complying with QFES policies and procedures
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Your Key Accountabilities
* Respond to fire and other emergency incidents as a member of a team
* Promote community safety and emergency preparedness through community education activities
* Develop and maintain competencies by participating in regular drills and training courses
* Operate specialist firefighting and rescue equipment in a safe and effective manner
* Contribute to upkeep and hygiene of station facilities
* Ensure maintenance and repair of operational equipment and station facilities
* Contribute to incident reporting and general station administration
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Capabilities
To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following leadership and management behavioural competencies from the Queensland Public Service Workforce Capability Success Profile:
* Performance through Vision:
o Understands how their work aligns to organisational objectives
o Acts proactively
o Responds flexibly to change
o Focusing on customers
o Seeks continuous improvement
* Performance through Results:
o Focusing on performance
o Gives constructive feedback
* Performance through Accountability:
o Models professional and ethical behaviour
o Displays rigour in analysis
o Applies specialist knowledge and skills
o Commits to personal development
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Shared Values
Once you join us, we will want you to exemplify the QFES shared values:
* Respect
* Integrity
* Trust
* Courage
* Loyalty
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