The Fleet Operations team leads fleet mechanical services and scheduled vehicle inspections to meet regulatory requirements and comply with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and Transport and Main Road (TMR) legislative guidelines. The Fleet Maintenance team provides repairs and maintenance services through the full lifecycle management and best practice approach to ensure all heavy, medium and light commercial fleet assets and equipment are fit for purpose and maintained to meet the complex environment in which they are deployed and utilised, and to meet operational capability and organisational objectives. Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you will be required to conduct repairs and scheduled maintenance of QFD fire appliances, pumps, systems and associated equipment to ensure they meet operational capability and comply with the requirements of the NHVR, the Queensland Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Road Rules) Regulations 2009 and the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 (the Act). You will also be a required to complete job sheets and data entry, as well as adhere to workplace health and safety policies and procedures to meet effective and efficient service delivery and organisational requirements.
C8
closes 24-Mar-2025
Brisbane - East,Brisbane - North,Brisbane - South,Brisbane - West,Brisbane Inner City,Cairns region,Central West Qld,Darling Downs - Maranoa,Far North Qld,Gold Coast,Ipswich region,Logan - Beaudesert,Mackay region,Moreton Bay - North,Moreton Bay - South,North West Qld,Rockhampton region,South West Qld,Sunshine Coast,Toowoomba region,Townsville region,Wide Bay
The Relations and Standards branch strives to ensure QFD's workforce upholds the highest levels of professional and ethical standards as is expected of the Queensland Government and the community. It achieves this through several mechanisms, including managing workplace complaints, conducting high-level and complex disciplinary investigations, and proactively identifying and providing advice on conduct related matters. Workforce Support includes the Workforce Liaison; Honours, Reward and Recognition; and the Workplace Standards teams. The unit includes the regional network of Senior Advisors, Workplace Standards (SAWS) that help the unit achieve its aim of increasing people management capability, reducing instances of poor workplace conduct and increasing positive workplace experience. Reporting to the Executive Manager, Workforce Support, you will assist with the support, coordination and functional administration of Central and Northern regionally based SAWS, to ensure that consistent and effective case management, support, and advice, is being provided to departmental leaders and personnel in the management of performance and conduct issues. You will perform research, analysis, assessment and writing tasks in relation to conduct and performance matters and take on case management of conduct matters as directed. You will also partner with senior leaders, key stakeholders, external agencies and human resource practitioners to build capability for driving high performance, and support improvement in systems and processes that enable the safe and sustainable delivery of services.
AO7
closes 06-Apr-2025
There are four regions within the Rural Fire Service (RFS), and the Regional Operations Branch coordinates and supports Districts, focusing on the translation of organisational strategy into actionable business strategy. The Regions serve as escalation points for operational issues, foster collaboration with partner organisations, and focus on staff support and development. The Regions have a key role in implementing strategic plans, resource allocation, and enhancing emergency response capabilities.
FINS
closes 24-Mar-2025
RFSQ provides holistic rural fire management support and advice across Queensland, where team members work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, especially our volunteer Rural Fire Brigades, to enhance service delivery and build operational capability to meet legislative and organisational requirements. RFSQ has four (4) Regions made up of eight (8) Districts and twenty-five (25) Areas; and a Strategic Capability function that provides state-wide support across Queensland. The team provide support to volunteers and staff, delivering a professional service to the community on a 24 / 7 basis, in line with phases of bushfire prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. As the Business Support Officer, you will be responsible for providing high level confidential administration services to support staff, volunteers and brigades, with business and operations activities. You will set priorities and monitor workflows to manage the functions of human resource and finance administration, and records and database management. You will also be required to coordinate RFS medal and awards nominations, official functions, diary management and/or secretariat duties as required, and monitor for compliance with policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective service delivery to meet regional objectives.
AO3
closes 23-Mar-2025
Enterprise IT Solutions and Services is responsible for the management and delivery of enterprise business systems across corporate and HR Systems and the Web, Data and Information Management units. The Web, Data and Information Management team contributes to the development and management of technological solutions and initiatives that help solve Information and Communication Technology (ICT) business problems and governance for ICT projects, programs and strategies. Reporting to the Director, you will work collaboratively as a Microsoft Power Platform subject matter expert across the Information Technology Directorate and QFD business areas. This role will provide an opportunity to utilise your knowledge and experience to develop and maintain a productive, secure and compliant Power Platform Centre of Excellence (CoE) and fit for purpose governance framework and services to manage electronic artefacts in QFD and help power our digital transformation.
AO7
closes 23-Mar-2025
The Bushfire Resilient Communities Unit leads land use planning resilience for RFSQ ensuring the state's interests regarding bushfire hazard, risk and resilience under Queensland's State Planning Policy are addressed within state and local planning instruments. This includes advising on referred development proposals that interact with bushfire hazard areas, including vulnerable, essential services and major infrastructure services. The Bushfire Hazard Mapping team is also responsible for the provision and publication of up-to-date bushfire prone area mapping needed to support implementation of the Queensland's land use planning and building frameworks with respect to bushfire hazard. Reporting to the Executive Manager, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining Vegetation Hazard Class and Bushfire Prone Area mapping products by spatial analysis of vegetation data, satellite imagery, fire weather and climate data in partnerships with internal and external collaborators. You will also participate in field surveys needed to calibrate vegetation and bushfire hazard models, and undertake other tasks as needed to support RFSQ's role in the effective implementation of Queensland's State Planning Policies and frameworks regarding bushfire hazard.
PO4
closes 23-Mar-2025
Brisbane - South,Gold Coast
The Fleet Operations team leads fleet mechanical services and scheduled vehicle inspections to meet regulatory requirements and comply with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and Transport and Main Road (TMR) legislative guidelines. The Fleet Maintenance team provides repairs and maintenance services through the full lifecycle management and best practice approach to ensure all heavy, medium and light commercial fleet assets and equipment are fit for purpose and maintained to meet the complex environment in which they are deployed and utilised, and to meet operational capability and organisational objectives. Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you will be required to conduct repairs and scheduled maintenance of QFD fire appliances, pumps, systems and associated equipment to ensure they meet operational capability and comply with the requirements of the NHVR, the Queensland Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Road Rules) Regulations 2009 and the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 (the Act). You will also be a required to complete job sheets and data entry, as well as adhere to workplace health and safety policies and procedures to meet effective and efficient service delivery and organisational requirements.
C8
closes 23-Mar-2025
The QFD Information and Technology Directorate support the department's operations and organisational capability by facilitating, developing and managing technological solutions and initiatives. As part of delivering quality services our vision is to make Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) simplified, smarter, connected and user-friendly. Our teams are responsible for ICT investments, governance, portfolio, projects and assurance activities, including the implementation of transformation programs through IT planning and advice, and provisioning of reliable, secure and fit-for-purpose IT solutions that achieve optimal outcomes and enable operational front line and corporate services to deliver on their capabilities and organisational objectives. As the Senior Project Officer [Enterprise], you will assist project leads and key stakeholders, providing high-level advice, support and coordination of tasks and activities to support delivery on various complex ICT projects and achieve quality project outcomes. You will contribute to all aspects of the project lifecycle from initiation through to client acceptance and vendor management. You will manage the day-to-day administration and reporting on program initiatives and business processes to ensure the successful delivery of projects, and achieve required organisational outcomes.
AO6
closes 23-Mar-2025
The Bushfire Resilient Communities unit leads land use planning resilience for RFSQ ensuring the state's interests regarding bushfire hazard, risk and resilience under Queensland's State Planning Policy are addressed within state and local planning instruments. This includes advising on referred development proposals that interact with bushfire hazard areas, including vulnerable, essential services and major infrastructure services. The unit is also responsible for the provision and publication of up-to-date bushfire prone area mapping needed to support implementation of the Queensland's land use planning and building frameworks with respect to bushfire hazard. Reporting to the Manager, Land Use Planning you will be responsible for supporting and assisting in the development and implementation of strategies, policies and mapping products that support planning polices and guidelines and provide advice on the extent to which the department's and community interests are reflected in a range of land use and infrastructure planning instruments to deliver effective outcomes across the comprehensive approach to emergency management, climate change and community resilience in Queensland.
PO4
closes 24-Mar-2025
Frontline Solutions and Services is responsible for the management and delivery of frontline business solutions and systems which directly support the QFR, State Operations and RFSQ. The Rural Fire IT Solutions team is responsible for providing contemporary and innovative technology solutions and services to meet the operational needs of the RFSQ capability and the volunteers that are a critical element of providing coverage across Queensland. The team contributes to the delivery and support of fit for purpose technology solutions, ensuring that corporate technology is aligned to operational needs and support maximum adoption of digital solutions and services. As the Senior Application Developer [Power Apps], you will have strong applied knowledge of Power Platform functional and technical capabilities, and experience delivering solutions based on customer needs. You will work closely with the Project team, customers and key stakeholders to understand and translate requirements, identify issues, risk and/or impacts in relation to functional application solutions. You will contribute to the development, integration, and customisation of Power Apps, using technology in the Microsoft Power Platform environment to support various IT projects and initiatives to build custom business application solutions that supports QFD's operational capability, service delivery and organisational requirements.
AO6
closes 26-Mar-2025
The QFD Information and Technology Directorate support the department's operations and organisational capability by facilitating, developing and managing technological solutions and initiatives. As part of delivering quality services our vision is to make Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) simplified, smarter, connected and user-friendly. Our teams are responsible for ICT investments, governance, portfolio, projects and assurance activities, including the implementation of transformation programs through IT planning and advice, and provisioning of reliable, secure and fit-for-purpose IT solutions that achieve optimal outcomes and enable operational front line and corporate services to deliver on their capabilities and organisational objectives. As the Program Manager [Enterprise], you will play a vital role in supporting key frontline services, and contributing to the collective achievement of our strategic objectives. Your responsibilities will encompass a spectrum of activities and be pivotal in managing multiple complex IT Projects and initiatives, including but not limited to platforms such as Service NOW, SAP and other key Enterprise and/or Frontline IT Platforms. You will leverage strong Agile and Human Centered design skills to drive effective collaboration across internal IT Directorate resources, and relevant business stakeholders, and Suppliers to ensure the successful delivery of projects, and achieve required organisational outcomes.
AO8
closes 26-Mar-2025
Darling Downs - Maranoa,South West Qld,Toowoomba region
Purpose of the role RFSQ provides holistic rural fire management support and advice across Queensland, where team members work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, especially our volunteer Rural Fire Brigades, to enhance service delivery and build operational capability to meet legislative and organisational requirements. RFSQ has four (4) Regions made up of eight (8) Districts and twenty-five (25) Areas; and a Strategic Capability function that provides state-wide support across Queensland. The team provide support to volunteers and staff, delivering a professional service to the community on a 24 / 7 basis, in line with phases of bushfire prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. As the Business Support Officer, you will be responsible for providing high level confidential administration services to support staff, volunteers and brigades, with business and operations activities. You will set priorities and monitor workflows to manage the functions of human resource and finance administration, and records and database management. You will also be required to coordinate RFS medal and awards nominations, official functions, diary management and/or secretariat duties as required, and monitor for compliance with policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective service delivery to meet regional objectives.
AO3
closes 25-Mar-2025
Rural Fire Service (RFS) Districts are focussed on supporting a range of operational and organisational functions in the management of rural fires, enabling field-based staff and volunteers to concentrate on immediate task execution and response. Each District encompasses operational and non-operational staff, RFS volunteers and rural fire brigades who provide fire management, mitigation, and response services for rural and semi-rural communities, including some urban fringe areas across the state.
FINS
closes 09-Apr-2025
Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) Districts are focussed on supporting a range of operational and organisational functions in the management of rural fires, enabling field-based staff and volunteers to concentrate on immediate task execution and response. Each District encompasses operational and non-operational staff, RFSQ volunteers and rural fire brigades who provide fire management, mitigation, and response services for rural and semi-rural communities, including some urban fringe areas across the state.
RFMO2
closes 09-Apr-2025
The Service Management team is responsible for managing effective change and release process for new capability and providing coordination and management of major incidents and problems, including managing the service catalogue, improving customer experience, creating engaged customers and facilitating a trusted relationship with customers in operational and corporate support areas to achieve optimal outcomes for the departments strategic operational and business requirements. Reporting to the Director, Service Management and Operations, you will lead and manage the design, implementation, and improvement of service management processes, policies, and standards, whilst ensuring compliance with best practices and relevant legislation. You will foster a culture of service excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement and manage day-to-day client and team relationships to ensure the delivery of customer-centric ICT services across the organisation.
AO8
closes 28-Mar-2025
Brisbane - North,Brisbane Inner City
Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) - Strategic Capability Division provide strategic direction for the provision of holistic rural fire management, including but not limited to risk management, mitigation, operations, human resource management and business management, and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to develop plans to enhance service delivery across all areas of business and, build operational capability to meet legislative and organisational requirements. Team members will play an integral part in identifying, supporting, and enhancing service provision for volunteers and staff, to deliver a professional service to the community on a 24 / 7 basis, in line with phases of prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.
FINS
closes 30-Mar-2025
Brisbane - East,Brisbane - North,Brisbane - South,Brisbane - West,Brisbane Inner City,Cairns region,Gold Coast,Ipswich region,Rockhampton region,Sunshine Coast,Townsville region
Talent Acquisition Services within the People and Culture Directorate play a critical role in supporting the department's talent acquisition activities and to operationalise the attraction, selection and recruitment strategy through supporting the effective delivery of modern and contemporary recruitment practices and services that enhance the overall experience from recruitment to retirement, and support an inclusive, diverse and capable pool of talent to meet organisational objectives and fulfil operational requirements. Reporting to the Director, Strategy and Services, you will be responsible for influencing the design of modern and contemporary practices to support attraction, selection and recruitment processes. You will be required to analyse, design and implement innovative approaches in meeting developing role descriptions, advertising strategies, policy, procedures and supporting documentation for end-to-end recruitment campaigns and programs, whilst ensuring governance, compliance and continuous improvement to meet organisational requirements. You will also develop quality performance evaluation methodologies to assess the performance of talent management outcomes and build workforce capability.
AO7
closes 01-Apr-2025
You will be responsible for providing high level confidential administration services and business support to meet the functions of regional operations, development or emergency operations capability. You will set priorities and monitor workflows to manage the functions of human resource and finance administration, records and database management, medal and award nominations, official functions and/or diary management and secretariat duties as required, and monitor for compliance with policy and procedures. You will assist teams in areas of zone and area commands, emergency management, community safety or training to support administrative functions and ensure efficient and effective service delivery to meet regional objectives.
AO3
closes 30-Mar-2025
The Industrial and Employee Relations Branch has three specialist areas, Industrial Relations; Employee Relations; and Discipline. The Branch's responsibilities include advocacy and tribunal representation, enterprise bargaining, policy development, consultative committees, advice and assistance, mediation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, tribunal representation, discipline, and suspension. The Discipline team undertakes complex case management of disciplinary matters; provides expert advice to senior executives on discipline and suspension in performance and conduct matters; supports management and employees to resolve matters at the workplace level without the parties having to resort to formal proceedings or litigation; and supports managers and employees regarding their respective entitlements, rights, and obligations in the context of public sector employment in accordance with legislation and employment frameworks. Reporting to the Executive Manager, you will assist with preparation of correspondence and briefing materials for decision makers, and contribute to the development of systems, processes and procedures relating to complex discipline case management. You will provide professional advice and consultancy services to management, support staff and volunteers on individual employee matters, performance management, discipline and suspension issues to ensure expectations and processes are managed appropriately in a fluid and sometimes emotionally charged environment. The role requires diplomacy, confidentiality, and sensitivity to facilitate agreed outcomes and meet organisational objectives.
AO6
closes 02-Apr-2025
Brisbane - East,Brisbane - North,Brisbane - South,Brisbane - West,Brisbane Inner City,Cairns region,Central West Qld,Darling Downs - Maranoa,Far North Qld,Gold Coast,Ipswich region,Logan - Beaudesert,Mackay region,Moreton Bay - North,Moreton Bay - South,North West Qld,Rockhampton region,South West Qld,Sunshine Coast,Toowoomba region,Townsville region,Wide Bay
QFR is responsible for ensuring the capacity of operational staff to respond in emergent situations as legislated in the Fire Services Act 1990. Which includes but is not limited to: - Protect and serve the community by responding to fires and other emergencies in a professional and timely manner to minimise loss to life, property and the environment. - Improve the safety and emergency preparedness of the community by contributing to fire prevention and community education activities.
FINS
closes 06-Apr-2025