Sydney Senior Firefighter Fire & Rescue Services New 2000

Note: This role is based in Dubai.

We are advertising this position on behalf of our SERCO Middle East Division. For consideration, please contact Mario.Hernandez@SERCO.AE for more information.

Serco is a place where you can grow

Your contribution matters, and we're committed to helping you build a rewarding career while enjoying a unique international lifestyle opportunity.

You'll also have access to benefits designed to support your wellbeing and development, including:

• Tax-free remuneration package with allowances
• Overtime for hours worked beyond 48 hours per week
• Acting up allowances where applicable
• 30 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Annual return economy airfare to your point of hire
• Medical, dental and life insurance coverage
• Company-sponsored visa and mobilisation support
• Career development opportunities within a global organisation

Make an impact at Serco

Serco delivers Fire and Rescue Services in Dubai, supporting Australian Defence Force (ADF) operations. The role provides 24/7 aviation rescue and firefighting (ARFF) and structural rescue and firefighting (SRFF) coverage, including emergency response involving aircraft, buildings, hazardous materials and other incidents across the base. The roster operates on a 48-hours on (two days) / 96-hours off (four days) shift pattern.

As a Senior Firefighter, you'll make a positive impact by:

• Responding to aviation, structural fire and rescue emergencies
• Leading crews during emergency incidents and operational activities
• Maintaining operational readiness of vehicles, equipment and facilities
• Identifying and managing hazardous materials incidents
• Supporting training, mentoring and development of team members
• Ensuring compliance with safety and operational procedures

Serco is a place for you

Essential requirements

• Australian or New Zealand citizenship, with a valid passport.
• Demonstrated aviation firefighting experience, preferably at an ICAO/CASA rated aerodrome.
• Previous leadership experience, with the ability to lead teams and act up into Crew Manager positions where required.
• PUA20622 Certificate II and PUA30622 Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations), or equivalent qualifications.

Must have below Units:

• PUAFIR305 - Respond to Aviation Incident (General) or equivalent
• PUAFIR205 - Respond to Aviation Incident (Specialist) or equivalent
• PUAFIR309 - Operate pumps or equivalent
• PUAFIR306 - Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident or equivalent
• PUAFIR324 - Render hazardous materials incidents safe or equivalent
• PUAFIR308 - Employ personal protection at a hazardous materials incident or equivalent
• HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy or equivalent
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid or equivalent

Must have below leadership units:

• PUAOPE012 Control a Level 1 incident or equivalent
• PUAOPE015 Conduct briefings and debriefings or equivalent
• PUATEA003 Lead, manage and develop teams or equivalent
• Current Heavy Rigid (HR) driving licence from any Australian state or territory.

Desirable

• PUA40319 Certificate IV in Public Safety (Firefighting Supervision)
• TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or equivalent.
• Military firefighting experience.

Are you ready to do important work that really matters?

At Serco, we bring together the right people, the right technology and the right partners to solve some of the world's most complex challenges.

Across Defence, Health, Justice, Maritime and Community Services, our teams deliver essential services that make a positive difference to millions of people every day.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

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Impact a better future at Serco.