ACT Fire & Rescue Recruitment 2025

Canberra, ACT, Australia

Full Time

Entry Level

Role of a Firefighter

Our organisation seeks intelligent, fit, community-minded people from all backgrounds who are looking for a unique challenge. To be a successful firefighter, you need a wide range of skills, knowledge and abilities. ACT Fire & Rescue firefighters are ACT Public Sector (ACTPS) employees and we seek to employ people who reflect our professionalism and values, along with the diversity of our society.

For more information please see the ACT Fire & Rescue Applicant Information Booklet.

Application closes Midnight, Sunday 29 June 2025 (AEST).

The following documents must be attached to this application:

Proof of Australian Citizenship (birth certificate, current passport or citizenship certificate) or Permanent Residency (Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) Visa Details Check)
Current Australian C Class Drivers Licence (or above) with no restrictions (no P plates)
Current ACT Fire & Rescue Medical Consent Form 2025 to participate in physical abilities testing (dated within 90 days of this application submission)
- To be completed by your doctor (general practitioner): Medical Consent Form 2025

Ensure your documents meet the following requirements, otherwise your application may be rejected:

save them as PDF files
each file should be smaller than 1MB
name the files using this format: LAST NAME, First Name Document Type
- e.g. "DOE, John C Class Drivers License Front" or "DOE, Jane C Class Drivers License Front"

Applicants who progress to Stage 4 Teamwork and Introductory Interview will be asked to provide the following documents by 17:00 Friday 12 September 2025 (AEST). Failure to provide these documents by the deadline will result in your withdrawal from the recruitment process.
Note: We strongly recommend applying for these items as early as possible, as processing times can vary.

Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Assessment from a Road Ready Centre in the ACT (see Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Tests) or your state/territory equivalent (If you hold a current Australian MR Class Driving Licence (or above) with no restrictions please disregard)
Current ACT Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) card with no restrictions
An AFP National Police Certificate (NPC) dated within 90 days of this application submission.
- Only certificates from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) will be accepted: https://afpnationalpolicechecks.converga.com.au/
Optional: Current first aid certificate (‘Provide First Aid’ or equivalent)

For more information and particulars relating to the role, please see the ACT Fire and Rescue Enterprise Agreement 2024-2026.

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First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

Phone*

Address*

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Are you a current professional member of an urban Fire and Rescue Service?*

If yes, please specify which service?

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Which of these describes your current residency status?*

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Ensure your documents meet the following requirements, otherwise your application may be rejected:
• save them as PDF files
• each file should be smaller than 1MB
• name the files using this format: LAST NAME, First Name Document Type
• e.g. "DOE, John C Class Drivers License Front" or "DOE, Jane C Class Drivers License Front"

Please upload a copy of one of the following:
• for Australian and New Zealand citizens your original Birth Certificate, Current Passport or Citizenship Certificate, upload as a PDF with file name "LAST NAME, First Name Birth Certificate or Passport or Citizenship Certificate"
• for permanent residents your Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) Visa Details Check, upload as a PDF with file name "LAST NAME, First Name VEVO Check"*

Please upload a copy of the FRONT of:
• your current Australian C Class Drivers Licence (or above) with no restrictions, upload as a PDF with file name "LAST NAME, First Name C or LR or MR or HR Class Drivers License Front"*

Please upload a copy of the BACK of:
• your current Australian C Class Drivers Licence (or above) with no restrictions, upload as a PDF with file name "LAST NAME, First Name C or LR or MR or HR Class Drivers License Back"*

Please upload a copy of:
• your current ACT Fire and Rescue Medical Consent Form 2025 to participate in physical abilities testing (dated within 90 days of this application submission), upload as PDF with file name "LAST NAME, First Name Medical Consent Form 2025"*

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What is the highest level of education you have completed:*

If you hold any Tertiary qualifications please provide the name of the qualifications as well as the year obtained:

If you hold any Trade qualifications please provide the name of the qualifications as well as the year obtained:

If you hold other qualifications you believe are relevant to the role of a Firefighter please provide the name of the qualifications as well as the year obtained:

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Are you currently employed...*

Include the following details of Employment Position 1:
Dates (commencement to completion):
Position Title:
Employer:
Role description:*

Include the following details of Employment Position 2:
Dates (commencement to completion):
Position Title:
Employer:
Role description:

Include the following details of Employment Position 3:
Dates (commencement to completion):
Position Title:
Employer:
Role description:

Include the following details of Employment Position 4:
Dates (commencement to completion):
Position Title:
Employer:
Role description:

Include the following details of Employment Position 5:
Dates (commencement to completion):
Position Title:
Employer:
Role description:

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Are you currently employed in the public service in Australia?*

Have you ever been employed by the ACT Public Service?*

AGS Staff Number - if applicable

At which Directorate / Department are you currently employed – if applicable?

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Provide the following details of Referee 1:

Full Name:*

Organisation:*

Relationship (e.g. Supervisor):

Period of relationship:

Contact Number:*

Email Address:*

Provide the following details of Referee 2:

Full Name:*

Organisation:*

Relationship (e.g. Supervisor):

Period of relationship:

Contact Number:*

Email Address:*

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In the past 5 years have you been found to have engaged in misconduct?
If yes, please attach explanatory information.*

Have you ever had your employment terminated on the grounds of misconduct?
If yes, please attach explanatory information.*

Do you have any other relevant information to disclose about your general conduct, such as relevant police records, convictions or reportable conduct, to help determine your suitability?
If yes, please attach explanatory information.*

Additional explanatory information upload:

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I acknowledge the following demographic questions are non-mandatory:

Age range:

Gender:

If other, please specify:

Do you identify yourself as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?

Do you identify yourself as a person from a cultural or linguistically diverse background?

Do you identify yourself as a person with a disability?

Do you require any reasonable adjustments for the selection process?

If yes, please specify:

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Please provide a written statement of no more than 350 words addressing your understanding of the role, responsibilities and nature of employment of a firefighter.*

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How did you first hear about this recruitment process?

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If you do not receive an "Application Acknowledgment" email within 15 minutes of submitting your application, please resubmit. For any issues contact: [email protected]

I declare that:* the information I am providing on this form and giving in my application, including my employment history and attachments, is true and correctany eligibility including registrations, clearances, residency status and professional qualifications submitted with my application are genuinely met and I can provide evidence to support thisI give permission for relevant government agencies or educational institutions to be contacted for verification of my qualifications registrations or clearancesI understand that giving false or misleading information may result in prosecution, fines and/or termination of employment or cancellation of any offer

Human Check*

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