Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
One QFES. Many Services, Many Capabilities, Many Partners
Status
Permanent Full-time
Classification:
Station Officer SOF
Salary:$4,316.66 -
$4,767.92 per fortnight
Division:
Readiness & Response Services
Location:
Please note this is a state-wide process with multiple vacancies across Queensland.
Applicants interested in being considered for any vacancy should apply.
Not all employment locations may be available at the time of advertising.
Selection will be in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Public Sector Act 2022. A best suited list associated with the state-wide vacancies will be valid for twelve months from the closing date of applications.
Recruitment and selection for these positions will be in accordance with QFES PR3123 - FRS Station Officer Recruitment
Closing Date:
Midnight Sunday 16 July 2023Reference No:
QFES/18611/23Current 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.
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.
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.
Special Conditions: Successful applicants will be appointed to the rank of Station Officer and will be allocated to a role at the discretion of the delegated authority. The officer may be re-allocated to an alternative Station Officer role at the same work location as operationally required. Appointees may be required to undertake other duties at an equal rank or act in positions at a higher rank.
QFES works closely with portfolio partners, including Queensland Police Service (QPS) and the Office of the Inspector-General Emergency Management (IGEM).
We value diversity and are actively seeking candidates with varied backgrounds who can think differently and innovate.
Key requirements
Mandatory requirements
This is an operational position. Only applicants with relevant firefighting experience should apply.
Applicants wishing to be permanently appointed to a position at the rank of Station Officer must meet all relevant pre-requisite requirements as provided in PR3123 – Station Officer Recruitment: Selection Process and Training Program, and must hold:
All Applicants
- a current valid Blue Card (from Blue Card Services), with attached evidence to support.
- manual Medium Rigid (MR) driver’s licence as recognised by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.
External Applicants
Consideration of external applications will be at the discretion of the Commissioner QFES and in accordance with PR3123 – Station Officer Recruitment: Selection Process and Training Program.
To obtain a copy of PR3123 – Station Officer Recruitment: Selection Process and Training Program, external applicants should contact talent.acquisition@qfes.qld.gov.au.
Highly desirable requirements
Internal Applicants only
- Successful completion of Regional Assessment: Operational Instruction OPRC025.
Your key accountabilities
Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in providing key frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:
- Manage operational assignments including responses to fire, road crash rescue/entrapments and hazardous material incidents in accordance with legislative powers and responsibilities; Operations Management policies, procedures and practices; and take command to provide and maintain effective operations management standards as required.
- Prepare budget estimates as required and manage financial responsibilities at station level in accordance with the Financial Management Practices manual (FMPM).
- Manage the effective utilisation and maintenance of station resources, including equipment and facilities.
- Undertake station administration responsibilities in a timely and effective manner, including the coordination and preparation of reports, correspondence and submissions.
- Coordinate and conduct community safety and fire prevention/education activities including building inspections and risk assessments.
- Manage training and staff development requirements of station staff including the coordination and delivery of training and education programs for relevant competencies.
- Manage and undertake project and functional responsibilities as required.
- Develop a cooperative working environment, monitor and assess staff performance and provide fair and regular feedback.
- Develop cooperative and collaborative arrangements with our auxiliary and volunteer emergency service partners, QAS, and other government agencies with respect to promoting an all hazards and all agency, comprehensive approach to emergency incidents and events.
- Develop, implement and evaluate State Integrated Operation Plans (SIOPP) at station level; provide leadership that is focused on the key issues; and set clear priorities and establish programs that meet deadlines and achieve work targets.
- Manage communication within the workplace and liaise between other QFES stations, other emergency services, government agencies and the community in a timely and effective manner.
- Facilitate all legislative, policy and procedural requirements appropriate to the position are applied.
- Support enterprise bargaining agreement initiatives, principles and station consultative committees.
- Comply with responsibilities of WHS legislation.
- Promote the values in the Code of Conduct for the Queensland Public Service including demonstrating a commitment to the principles and practices of employment equity, ethical decision-making, and conflict resolution.
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 – 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 QFES shared values:
- Respect
- Integrity
- Trust
- Courage
- Loyalty
Want more information?
Please email Talent.Acquisition@qfes.qld.gov.au. You can also visit our websiteto find out more about our organisation.
How to apply
The QFES FRS Station Officer Statement of Suitability Template June 2023 MUST be used in this process and submitted with your application in Nexus.
Note: Where it is identified Artificial Intelligence may have been utilised as part of your written submission, QFES reserves the right to conduct further forms of assessments to assess your suitability to the role. This may include other selection techniques such as structured interview; role plays; job simulations; work samples; work performance and job knowledge tests; in-tray exercises; group assessment exercises and activities; and case study presentations.
Please refer to the QFES FRS Station Officer (Operational - Statewide) Application Guidefor information on how to apply for this role.