Do you find yourself driven to lend a hand in times of crisis?
Use that drive to make a difference, as an Auxiliary Firefighter
The role is both physically and mentally challenging.
As an Auxiliary Firefighter, you will be required to commit to:
- attend emergency incidents
- participate in ongoing skills acquisition and maintenance programs, including first aid/emergency care.
Specific information relating to requirements for the role can be obtained through your local station.
Have you got what it takes?
The role of Auxiliary Firefighter requires outstanding physical, mental and emotional strength. In responding to an emergency, your job may require:
- periods of intense and sustained physical activity
- work in confined spaces and with poor visibility
- hot and humid working environments
- wearing of breathing apparatus and protective clothing
- challenging situations, including dealing with casualties, both injured and deceased.
To ensure successful performance within these conditions, we require our Auxiliary Firefighters to possess good levels of physical fitness, dexterity and mental strength, along with a powerful commitment to their role and the community.
Prerequisites
Before you apply to become an Auxiliary Firefighter, you MUST meet the following criteria:
- manual C class driver licence held for at least 1 year OR manual medium rigid driver licence
- minimum of 18 years of age at the commencement of paid employment
- successful completion of year 10 or equivalent
- Australian/New Zealand citizen or permanent residence status
- employer's written consent to attend incidents and emergencies (where applicable).
To be considered for a role, you must live and work within a reasonable distance to an Auxiliary Fire Station to ensure compliance with response time targets. Auxiliary stations are at different locations to Urban Fire Stations, and Auxiliary positions are limited.
Click here to find you nearest Auxiliary station.
Please contact your local Auxiliary Station for information about current vacancies, applications are submitted online – See Next Steps below.
The selection process
Please note that the Auxiliary Firefighter recruitment process is currently under review. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more detailed information.
- Submit application form
- Aptitude/general cognitive assessments
- Physical assessments
- Interview
- Medical assessment
- Referee reports
- Criminal history check
- Psychological assessment
- Offer of employment
We will undertake a check on your criminal history. Note that past offences will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may or may not affect the success of your application. We take the safety of children extremely seriously and having a workforce of blue card holders demonstrates to our communities that we will always strive to uphold our values and conduct ourselves at the highest standard possible. All staff employed under the Fire Services Act 1990 are required to hold a blue card. You will need to provide evidence of either a current blue card or be eligible to apply for a blue card in applying for this position. *If you are a disqualified person or a negative notice holder, you are not eligible to apply for a blue card. Contact Blue Card Services on 1800 113 611 to discuss your eligibility options.
If you are successful
Auxiliary Rates of Pay – Auxiliary Firefighters' Award – State 2016
Auxiliary Pay Rates - Update effective 01.09.2022
| Classification | Ordinary casual hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Firefighter Grade 1 | $25.45 |
| Auxiliary Firefighter Grade 2 | $26.84 |
| Lieutenant | $28.89 |
| Captain | $31.00 |
Please contact your local station to discuss employment options.