Specialisations

 

Skill Level

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.

 

Job Description & Tasks

Provides high level management to support the running of a geographical or operational section of a fire service.

• develops and implements fire service policies and administers rules and regulations to enforce fire prevention
• coordinates the provision and maintenance of fire fighting and fire safety facilities and equipment
• commands and controls firefighting teams at fires and emergencies
• establishes administrative and operational procedures, taking account of the organisation’s operating environment
• prepares budgets and other management plans
• establishes lines of control and delegates responsibilities to subordinate staff
• controls the collection and interpretation of management information to monitor performance
• controls the preparation of reports, authorises the release of information and handles public relations activities
• may control the selection and training of staff

 

This occupation is included in the following occupation lists;

Skilled Occupations List (SQL)

This occupation is not on the Skilled Occupations List and cannot be applied for under the Skilled Migration Programme.

Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)

This occupation is not on the Migration Occupations in Demand List and is not eligible for MODL points.

Skilled Regional Sponsored (SRS)

This visa allows you to be sponsored by a relative living in a Designated Area or to be nominated by a State or Territory government. To apply for nomination by a State/Territory your occupation must in demand in that particular government.

Please note that many occupations in demand by a State or Territory are required to have a specialisation and not all specialisations are detailed in the lists. You can check for further information through CMS or directly through the State or Territory.

This occupation is in demand in;

Temporary Business Sponsorship (457)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for temporary business sponsorship and may be sponsored for a 457 visa.

Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for the Employer Nomination Scheme and may be nominated by a company under the ENS.