Role Summary:
As an Auxiliary Firefighter with Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, you will be part of a team responsible for ensuring the safety of people and property across Queensland through fire, rescue, emergency, and disaster management services.
The role involves attending incident and emergency calls, participating in regular drills and training sessions, promoting community safety and emergency preparedness, and maintaining competencies through ongoing skills acquisition and maintenance programs.
Purpose of the Role
The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of high-quality fire, rescue, emergency, and disaster management services through a single agency, ensuring improved safety outcomes for the community.
Main Responsibilities
* 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
* Maintain required attendance standards for emergency incidents and training
* 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 as required
Key Requirements
* Employer's written consent to attend incidents and emergencies (where applicable)
* Live or work within a reasonable distance of auxiliary fire station
* Australian Permanent Resident Status
Competencies
To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following leadership and management behavioural competencies:
* Performance through Vision: Understands how their work aligns to organisational objectives, acts proactively, responds flexibly to change, focuses on customers, seeks continuous improvement
* Performance through Results: Focuses on performance, manages internal and external relationships, supports others' capability development, gives constructive feedback
* Performance through Accountability: Models professional and ethical behaviour, displays rigour in analysis, applies specialist knowledge and skills, commits to personal development
Shared Values
We expect all employees to exemplify the QFES shared values of Respect, Integrity, Trust, Courage, and Loyalty.