On-Call Firefighter - RN2 - 347 Kingscliff

Fire & Rescue NSW; North Lismore; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire & Rescue NSW is seeking an On-Call Firefighter to support local brigades. The role covers responding to fires and other emergencies, conducting community safety activities and delivering public safety education.

Successful candidates must live or work within a reasonable distance of a FRNSW Fire Station, hold a valid NSW driving licence (P1) and be eligible to work in Australia or New Zealand, with availability across weekdays and weekends including day/night shifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Attend fires and other emergencies such as motor vehicle accidents or chemical hazards.
• Conduct community fire safety work and education activities.
• Collaborate with NSW Ambulance, NSW Rural Fire Service and NSW Police.
• Participate in ongoing training covering firefighting and rescue skills.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Adaptability

Availability

Job description

On-Call Firefighter - RN2 - 347 Kingscliff

• Base retainer of $89.75 p/fortnight + $38.00 p/hour for incident and drill attendance


• Applications close: 1 November 2026 at 11:55PM

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.

• Valid NSW Driver's Licence (minimum P1)


• Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident


• Live and/or work 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 least33% 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.

The selection process will involve a number of assessments including an interview, physical aptitude test and pre-employment health assessment. We recommend you read theOn-Call Firefighter Candidate Information Pack and utilise the available resources on our Careers Page to assist with your preparation.