Terrigal, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Ongoing employment On-call hours Location: Wyong Base retainer of $89.75 p/fortnight + $38.00 p/hour for incident and drill attendance About the role: On-Call Firefighters work from their local Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW…
Skills: Firefighting, Emergency Response, Community Education, Basic Life Support, Rope Work
Terrigal, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Ongoing employment On-call hours Location: Terrigal Base retainer of $89.75 p/fortnight + $38.00 p/hour for incident and drill attendance About the role: On-Call Firefighters work from their local Fire and Rescue NSW (FR…
Skills: Firefighting, Emergency Response, Community Safety, Basic Life Support, Rope Work
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
$154k–$178k/yr
Ongoing Full Time Clerk Grade 11/12 Package up to $202,166 pa. Package includes salary range ($154,231 pa to $178,369 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading Located in Greenacre with…
Skills: Data Analysis, Performance Measurement Reporting, Complex Document Drafting, Executive Briefing, Problem Solving
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
$133k–$147k/yr
Senior Investigation Officer x 2 2x Temporary Full Time positions available (up to 12 months) Clerk Grade 9/10 Package up to $166,549 pa. Package includes salary range ($133,348 pa to $146,945 pa), plus employer's contri…
Skills: Case Management, Workplace Investigations, Disciplinary Matters, Grievance Handling, Internal Reviews
Lismore, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Ongoing employment On-call hours Location: Coraki Base retainer of $89.75 p/fortnight + $38.00 p/hour for incident and drill attendance Applications close: 20th August 2026 at 11:55PM About the role: On-Call Firefighters…
Skills: Communication, Teamwork, Adaptability, Reliability, Community Engagement
Lismore, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Ongoing employment On-call hours Location: Yamba Base retainer of $89.75 p/fortnight + $38.00 p/hour for incident and drill attendance Applications close: 16 August 2026 at 11:55pm About the role: On-Call Firefighters wo…
Skills: Firefighting, Emergency Response, Community Safety, Teamwork, Communication
Maitland City Council, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Ongoing employment On-call hours Location: Dungog Base retainer of $89.75 p/fortnight + $38.00 p/hour for incident and drill attendance About the role: On-Call Firefighters work from their local Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNS…
Skills: Communication, Teamwork, Adaptability, Reliability, Community Engagement
Terrigal, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Ongoing employment On-call hours Location: Doyalson Base retainer of $89.75 p/fortnight + $38.00 p/hour for incident and drill attendance About the role: On-Call Firefighters work from their local Fire and Rescue NSW (FR…
Skills: Teamwork, Community Focus, Adaptability, Reliability, Communication
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
$150k–$173k/yr
Temporary Full Time up to 30 June 2028 Clerk Grade 11/12 Package up to $196,278 pa. Package includes salary range ($149,739 pa to $173,174 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading Gree…
Skills: Program Management, Research Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Management, Budgeting
Terrigal, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Ongoing employment On-call hours Location: Budgewoi Base retainer of $89.75 p/fortnight + $38.00 p/hour for incident and drill attendance About the role: On-Call Firefighters work from their local Fire and Rescue NSW (FR…
Skills: Communication, Teamwork, Adaptability, Reliability, Community Engagement
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Essential Criteria - Long term daytime availability to respond to incidents, 7 days a week Ongoing employment On-call hours Location: 088 Campbelltown Fire Station Base retainer of $89.75 p/fortnight + $38.00 p/hour for …
Skills: Firefighting, Emergency Response, Community Education, Basic Life Support, Rope Work
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Essential Criteria - Long term daytime availability to respond to incidents, 7 days a week Ongoing employment On-call hours Location: 079 Ingleburn Fire Station Base retainer of $89.75 p/fortnight + $38.00 p/hour for inc…
Skills: Communication, Teamwork, Adaptability, Reliability, Community Engagement
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Essential Criteria - Long term daytime availability to respond to incidents, 7 days a week Ongoing employment On-call hours Location: 489 Warragamba Fire Station Base retainer of $89.75 p/fortnight + $38.00 p/hour for in…
Skills: Firefighting, Emergency Response, Community Education, Teamwork, Communication
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
$129k–$143k/yr
Ongoing Full Time Clerk Grade 9/10 Package up to $161,698 pa. Package includes salary range ($129,464 pa to $142,665 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading About the role: In this ro…
Skills: Business Continuity Management, Organisational Resilience, Project Management, Change Management, Business Impact Analysis
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Permanent employment On-call hours Location: Bellingen Base retainer of $89.75 p/fortnight + $38.00 p/hour for incident and drill attendance Applications close: 15 July 2026 11:55pm About the role: On-Call Firefighters w…
Skills: Communication, Teamwork, Adaptability, Reliability, Community Engagement
Terrigal, New South Wales, Australia • On-site
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On-Call Firefighters respond to fires, motor vehicle accidents, and chemical hazards while performing community fire safety work. They collaborate with other emergency services and provide fire prevention education to the local community.
Candidates must hold a valid NSW Driver's Licence, be an Australian or New Zealand citizen/permanent resident, and live or work near the station. The role requires a commitment to specific call-out and drill attendance percentages.
On-Call Firefighters work from their local Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Fire Station and are responsible for undertaking a wide range of duties including community fire safety work, attending fires and other emergencies such as motor vehicle accidents or chemical hazards, community education on fire prevention and safety for school children, senior citizens and local businesses, and collaboration with other emergency services such as NSW Ambulance, NSW Rural Fire Service and NSW Police.
On-Call Firefighters are paid for attendance at incidents, training sessions, community safety and education activities.
On-Call Firefighters play a crucial role in protecting people, property and the environment in their local communities. To be successful in the role you need to be team oriented, community-focused, adaptable, reliable and have availability across weekdays and/or weekends, including day and/or night work. In order to respond promptly to emergency incidents, you must live and/or work within a reasonable distance of the FRNSW Fire Station.
Training is provided on an ongoing basis and covers all aspects of firefighting and rescue including basic life support, rope work, power tool use and community engagement skills.
At least 33% of all calls over a six (6) month period and a minimum of 80% of all calls received by the brigade during the compulsory availability in any four week period, together with no less than 75% drill attendance.
For more information on the role, please view the On-Call Firefighter Role Description
To be considered for this role, please provide an up-to-date resume which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
Please address the following two targeted questions. It is recommended you draft your responses in a Word document then paste into the required field in the online application.
1. An On-Call Firefighter works within a team to provide service to their community to protect life, property and the environment. Please discuss your communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment (maximum 300 words)
2. A requirement of this role is to show commitment to achieving work goals and an ability to learn new skills. Please provide an example that demonstrates your capacity to learn new skills and apply them in a practical setting (maximum 300 words)
Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/writing-your-application.
The selection process will involve a number of assessments including an interview, physical aptitude test and pre-employment health assessment. We recommend you read the On-Call Firefighter Candidate Information Pack and utilise the available resources on our Careers Page to assist with your preparation.
Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact your Zone Office on [contact].
Prepared for Anything to Protect the Irreplaceable
Fire and Rescue NSW's purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, environment and economy of New South Wales. As one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services, we manage fire emergencies in NSW’s major cities and towns. We respond to rescues, hazardous materials incidents and possible terrorism activities across the State. We work with other government agencies to minimise the impact of bushfires, storms, floods, landslides, building collapses, motor vehicle accidents and other emergencies. We also run prevention and preparedness programs to prevent these emergencies and reduce their impact on the community.
Offices: 1 Amarina Avenue, Greenacre, NSW 2190, AU · Amarina Avenue, Greenacre, NSW 2190, AU
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Fire and Rescue NSW's purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, environment and economy of New South Wales. As one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services, we manage fire emergencies in NSW’s major cities and towns. We respond to rescues, hazardous materials incidents and possible terrorism activities across the State. We work with other government agencies to minimise the impact of bushfires, storms, floods, landslides, building collapses, motor vehicle accidents and other emergencies. We also run prevention and preparedness programs to prevent these emergencies and reduce their impact on the community.
Offices: 1 Amarina Avenue, Greenacre, NSW 2190, AU · Amarina Avenue, Greenacre, NSW 2190, AU
View all jobs at Fire and Rescue NSW