ACTRFS Operations Officer Full-time Temporary
Details: Are you a highly organised and proactive professional with a passion for supporting emergency services and community safety? The ACT Rural Fire Service (ACTRFS) is seeking an Operations Officer (OO) to play a key role in maintaining the operational readiness, capability, and effectiveness of the Service. Reporting to the Senior Operations Officer, you will contribute to ensuring the ACTRFS maintains the capability required to meet our legislative responsibilities and to deliver the Strategic Bushfire Management Plan. You will support the administrative and operational preparedness of the Service, helping to ensure timely and effective responses to incidents and emergencies across the ACT.
In this diverse and rewarding role, you will work closely with brigade members, volunteers, internal business units, government agencies, and external stakeholders to maintain strong partnerships and support the day-to-day operational needs of the Service. Responsibilities include coordinating maintenance activities for ACTRFS facilities, supporting fleet capability and maintenance programs, managing logistics and procurement activities, and ensuring the accurate recording and management of ACTRFS assets, equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), and personal protective clothing (PPC).
The OO will contribute to planning, preparedness and fire response in rural areas of the ACT and assist with the management and operation of the ACTRFS and Brigades. You will also have opportunities to undertake Incident Management Team roles, subject to qualifications and experience, providing direct support during emergency operations.
NOTE: This position will be required to work after hours and weekends, including attending meetings, local Brigade visits and through periods of operational response. Participation in an after-hours duty roster dependant on qualifications and experience
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
- Background and Security clearance checks will be conducted including National Police Records Check.
- Minimum C Class driver’s licence is essential, together with the ability to gain an MR Class Licence.
- A pre-employment medical is required for all new employees. The ACTRFS also requires the successful applicant to undertake an annual fitness test for fire ground access.
- To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.
- If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.
Notes: This is a temporary position available from 30 November 2026 until 25 June 2027 with the possibility of extension up to less than 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .
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This is a temporary position available from 30 November 2026 until 25 June 2027 with the possibility of extension up to less than 12 months.
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ACTRFS Operations Officer | Full-time Temporary in Canberra employer: ACT
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