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.