On Call Firefighter - MW3 - 343 Katoomba

Fire and Rescue NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call base retainer

Hourly attendance pay

Job summary

Fire and Rescue NSW seeks On-Call Firefighters based at a local FRNSW Fire Station to respond to incidents, drills and emergencies. You will provide community fire safety education and support with other emergency services.

Offered is a base retainer of 89.75 AUD per fortnight plus 38.00 AUD per hour for incident attendance and drills. Availability across weekdays and weekends is essential, with ongoing training provided by FRNSW.

Qualifications

• Valid NSW Driver's Licence (minimum P1)
• Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
• Live within a reasonable distance of the FRNSW Fire Station
• Availability across weekdays and/or weekends, including day and/or night work
• Training is provided on an ongoing basis

Responsibilities

• Respond to incidents and drills at the local Fire Station
• Attend fires and other emergencies such as motor vehicle accidents or chemical hazards
• Engage in community fire safety work and school visits
• Collaborate with NSW Ambulance, NSW Rural Fire Service and NSW Police

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Weekday/Weekend availability

Communication

Education

NSW Driver's Licence (minimum P1)

Job description

• Ongoing employment
• On-call hours
• Location: [station]
• Base retainer of $89.75 p/fortnight + $38.00 p/hour for incident and drill attendance
• Applications close: [date]

About the role:

On-Call Firefighters work from their local Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Fire Station and are responsible for undertaking a wide range of duties including community fire safety work, attending fires and other emergencies such as motor vehicle accidents or chemical hazards, community education on fire prevention and safety for school children, senior citizens and local businesses, and collaboration with other emergency services such as NSW Ambulance, NSW Rural Fire Service and NSW Police. On-Call Firefighters are paid for attendance at incidents, training sessions, community safety and education activities.

About you:

On-Call Firefighters play a crucial role in protecting people, property and the environment in their local communities. To be successful in the role you need to be team oriented, community-focused, adaptable, reliable and have availability across weekdays and/or weekends, including day and/or night work. In order to respond promptly to emergency incidents, you must live and/or work within a reasonable distance of the FRNSW Fire Station.

Essential requirements:

• Valid NSW Driver's Licence (minimum P1)
• Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
• Live within a reasonable distance of the FRNSW Fire Station

Training is provided on an ongoing basis and covers all aspects of firefighting and rescue including basic life support, rope work, power tool use and community engagement skills.

Minimum availability and attendance requirements:

At least 33% of all calls over a six (6) month period and a minimum of 80% of all calls received by the brigade during the compulsory availability in any four week period, together with no less than 75% drill attendance.

Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/writing-your-application.

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact your Zone Office on [contact].