Emergency Service jobs in Canberra ACT

Closes: 02 August 2026

Classification: FB1 (FF 4th Class in Training) - FB5 (Senior Fire Fighter)
Salary: $90,054 - $114,872 plus superannuation
Position No: FB1FF, Several
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 06 July 2026
Contact Officer: ACT Fire and Rescue Recruitment on actfireandrescue.recruitment@solpeople.com.au

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 and 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 02 August 2026 (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 2026 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 2026.

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 Driver’s License Front" or "DOE, Jane C Class Driver’s License Front"

Applicants who progress to Stage 4 Teamwork and Introductory Interview will be asked to provide the following documents by 17:00 Friday 23 October 2026 (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(Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra)
• 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.

How to Apply: for further information and how to apply please click here.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

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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