Auxiliary Firefighter - Capella

Auxiliary Firefighter – Capella

The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is seeking an Auxiliary Firefighter for Capella.

The position is a casual flexible role (classification FAUXF) within the FR – CENTRAL region.

Status : Casual Flexible

Classification : FAUXF

Region / Directorate : FR – CENTRAL

Location : Capella

Contact :

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

Key Requirements

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

Commitment expected :

Attending incident and emergency calls – 50% of calls as a day worker with routine hours, or 30% as a shift worker / non-routine hours

Attending 75% of regular drill and training sessions

Obtaining an MRV licence, at own expense, within 12 months of employment

Participating in ongoing skills acquisition and maintenance programs, including first aid / emergency care

Complying with QFES policies and procedures, code of conduct, safety and personal presentation standards

Your Key Accountabilities

Respond to fire and other emergency incidents as a member of a team.

Note : Auxiliary Firefighters who have not satisfactorily completed all pre-operational aspects of ARTEP (FFGC085) may attend all activities in relation to their designated station, EXCEPT emergency incidents.

Promote community safety and emergency preparedness through community education activities.

Develop and maintain competencies by actively participating in regular drills and other relevant training courses.

Maintain the required attendance standards for emergency incidents and training.

Operate specialist firefighting and rescue equipment safely and effectively.

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.

Promote a positive team approach in all work activities.

Comply with legislative, policy and procedural requirements appropriate to the position.

Communicate effectively with QFES personnel, other emergency service providers and the general community.

Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to organisational health principles and procedures.

Capabilities

Select leadership and management behavioural competencies that link to the key accountabilities for this role :

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

Manage 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

The QFES values : Respect, Integrity, Trust, Courage, Loyalty.

How to Apply

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

For further information on the Auxiliary Firefighter Recruitment process, please contact

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