South Australian Country Fire Service
Job reference: 698104
Location: - VARIOUS -
Job status: Casual
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Employment Period:
Casual (12 months)

Location:
Various

Primary Purpose:

Rostering for key roles is crucial for maintaining a Level of Preparedness for Regional Incident Control Centres (ICCs) to be established as part of the new EM Merge approach to SACFS Incident Management.  An element in the rostering arrangements include developing capacity to engage casual staff, who may be volunteer SACFS members, for paid roles in the Incident Management Team (IMT) during preparedness phases.As an endorsed Level 2 or Level 3 Incident Management lead, as defined in the SACFS Incident Management Endorsement Framework, you are invited to apply for a role as for a casual Incident Management Officer in accordance with the Role Description.

Applicants will be required to demonstrate relevant abilities and experience operating successfully in the management of state and/or regional emergency incidents.

Successful applicants will be advised that they have been placed on the casual pool and will remain active for a period of 12 months. During this time successful applicants may be contacted for an offer of employment.  The SACFS is not obliged to offer employment during the period of casual employment.

For information regarding the role and expectations please contact Adrian Nippress on 0427 841 668 or CFS.EMMerge@eso.sa.gov.au

Essential Qualifications:
Applicants are required to hold formal endorsement of Level 2 or Level 3 Incident Management competencies as defined in the Incident Management Endorsement Framework or verification of equivalent experience.

Remuneration:
CFS-3 plus 25% casual loading

Special Conditions:
Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory Emergency Services Sector Criminal History Check.  For all special conditions, please refer to the Role Description.

Enquiries:
For information regarding the role and expectations please contact Adrian Nippress on 0427 841 668 or email CFS.EMMerge@eso.sa.gov.au

Application Instructions:
Applicants are required to address the criteria outlined in the Application Guidelines document.

Applications must be submitted online.

Closing Date: 31 March 2026

The South Australian Country Fire Service is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, inclusion and supports a culture of safety and respect.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups to help us build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

 

Applications close: 30/03/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Casual Incident Management Officer PID CFS3 (Final) July 2025.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- application_guidelines_emergency_services_sector Contracted IMT Member August 2025 (A2673113).pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.