Duties

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

For further information about the Senior Project Firefighter roles, please visit the Fire Management Website - https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/topics/fire-management/project-firefighters

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 Fire Fighting Role Classification as per the DEW Fire Policy and Procedures.
• May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel which may require the incumbent to be away from home for extended periods.
• Employees will be required to work outside of the normal hours of work including weekends, public holidays and days of significant fire danger.
• Willingness to fly in light aircraft.
• Will be required to participate on a roster system for duties associated with emergency response including on call and standby arrangements.
• 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 an NPC.
• This is a merit pool.
• Multiple positions available and different contract types and lengths may be offered.

Contract
Various length full-time contracts to 28 May 2021.

Remuneration
$55,315 - $59,503 per annum (OPS2)

Enquiries

Natalia Tanti, Fire Management Officer
DEWFireManagement@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online and should include:

• Completion of online application form (essential)
• CV (including three referees) and a cover letter (optional)
• Pre-employment Declaration (essential)
• Current National Police Certificate (essential)

Please refer to the above Fire Management website for further details on how you can obtain a National Police Clearance.