Project Firefighter (pool) at Government of South Australia (Adelaide)

Job Description

Eligibility

: Open to Everyone

Duties:

Project Firefighters are primarily employed to support DEW’s fire suppression and prescribed burning operations. When not directly involved in firefighting activities, the Project Firefighter will undertake a broad range of other fire prevention, park management and training activities. This involves working in a wide range of outdoor activities in often demanding and sometimes remote environments for extended periods.

For further information about the Project Firefighter program, please visit the Fire Management Website –

This is a recruitment pool. Successful applicants may be appointed on an ‘as needs’ basis as vacancies arise during the 2022/2023 season.

Special Conditions:

A current Class ‘C’ drivers licence and willingness to drive is essential.

Will be required to wear a uniform and appropriate PPE in accordance with Departmental policy.

Must be physically fit and will be required to undertake a fitness assessment to a minimum of “B” level Firefighting Role Classification as per the DEW Fire Management Policy and Procedures.

Employees will be required to work outside of the normal hours of work including weekends, public holidays and days of significant fire danger.

Will be required to undertake intra or interstate travel which may require the incumbent to be away from home for extended periods.

A flexible approach to duty hours and the taking of leave is essential.

This role has been designated as a Position of Trust pursuant to the standards required in the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework. By applying for this role you consent to being screened under the process of obtaining a National Police Clearance (NPC), and to the Department requiring you to obtain a NPC.

Multiple roles available across the state.

Remuneration: OPS1 $53,871 max (to be adjusted to actual hours worked)

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This job vacancy was been posted over 40 days ago, but is still active and currently accepting new applications.

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