Job Reference: 337273153

Mitigation Crew Opportunities 
(North Eastern Area)

If you enjoy working outdoors and want to make a difference in the community, a role in our Mitigation Crews could be for you! 

We are looking for motivated and community-minded individuals who have a passion for emergency services and enjoy working in an outdoor-based physical role. By joining our Mitigation Crews, you will have the opportunity to reduce the risk of fires occurring within your community. You will have the opportunity to assist with the AIDER Program, hazard reduction activities, and support operations during emergency response.

This opportunity offers:

• Full-time ongoing employment & 35 hours per week 
• Attractive annual salary:
  • Mitigation Crew Member: $63,204 ? $67,906 p.a. plus 11% superannuation
  • Mitigation Crew Leader: $71,648 - $77,889 p.a. plus 11% superannuation
• Mandatory paid 5-week induction program upon commencement (may be required to travel and stay at the training facility over the period)
• Available Locations: Glen Innes, Murwillumbah & Ulmarra. Click here to view a Map of the available locations.

To learn more about the Mitigation Crews please check out the ?Day in the Life? video or read through our Candidate Information Guide! Head to our webpage for upcoming Information Sessions in your local area. 

What you?ll need to join our crews:

­­Mitigation Crew Member entry requirements include:

• A current Driver Licence, Class Provisional P1 or above

The RFS will support you to obtain the following qualifications during the Mitigation Crew Induction Program:

• RFS Bush Firefighter (BF) Qualification
• First Aid Qualification

Mitigation Crew Leader entry requirements include:

• RFS Crew Leader (CLW and/or CLS) Certification or its equivalent
• A current Class Medium Rigid (MR) Driver Licence

** Click below to view the role descriptions and detailed lists of essential requirements:

• Mitigation Crew Member
• Mitigation Crew Leader

Note: As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting.

Why work for us?

• Operational uniform provided
• One ?Agreed Absence? leave day per calendar month
• Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more
• Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family
• Salary packaging options available
• Ongoing learning and professional development programs
• The RFS is a Registered Training Organisation and you will have access to various internal courses

• Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools!

Looking for more information?

Why not reach out to our role expert Craig Harrison, Area Mitigation Coordinator, for a confidential chat on 0427 419 530 or email the North Eastern Area team at Monica.Rogers@rfs.nsw.gov.au.

If you?re interested in joining the RFS:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application via I Work for NSW, and attach:

• A resume in PDF format, outlining your job history, skills, experience & qualifications, and two professional referees
• A copy of your qualifications as per the essential requirements of the role

Please submit your application no later than 11:59pm Sunday 12 May 2024

Recruitment Information

• All aspects of the recruitment process will be conducted as in-person assessments. Please refer below for indicitave recruitment dates:
  • Assessment Centres: Late May 2024
  • Medical Assessments: Late May ? Mid June 2024
  • Physical Assessments: Mid - Late June 2024
  • Offers of Employment: Mid July 2024
  • Mandatory Induction: From Late July 2024
• Shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo a medical assessment through the RFS-approved medical provider (medical costs will be covered by the RFS). Check out the Medical & Physical Assessment Information Guide. 
• You should commence training for the physical assessment as soon as possible. To prepare for the physical assessment, please follow the Arduous Pack Test Training Plan and Kinetic Assessment Task Information Sheet.
• The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning with the NSW PSC Capability Framework). The Mitigation Crew Member & Crew Leader Capability Guides are designed to help job applicants understand and use this framework. 
• Additional checks for successful applicants will include employment checks and criminal history checks.
  
• A recruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process.
• We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal people, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Vacancy Reference: R24/146

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