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What this job is
A Commissioned Fire Officer leads fire and rescue operations across a fire service, managing personnel, resources, and incident response within a defined geographic area or functional command. They develop operational strategies, ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and Safe Work Australia standards, and oversee training and welfare of firefighting personnel. The role combines incident command authority with administrative responsibility for station budgets, equipment maintenance, and community fire safety initiatives.
Pay
A$3,542 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Conflict De-escalationcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workflow Prioritisationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Process Improvement Identification
- Record Management
- Research and Analysis
- Trauma-Informed Communication