The Department of Fire and Emergency Services are seeking to establish a register of applicants for occasional short‑term contract opportunities across a range of Level 2 and Level 3 administrative and support officer roles.
The register allows applicants to express interest in short-term opportunities on a fixed-term, full-time, part-time or casual basis, for upto a period of 12 months.
What we are looking for
We are seeking candidates with demonstrated experience in delivering high‑quality administrative and/or business support related functions who can support the efficient and effective day‑to‑day operations across a variety of DFES branches.
Day‑to‑day activities may include:
- Providing high‑quality secretarial, word processing and administrative support
- Acting as a central point of coordination for telephone calls, correspondence, visitors and meetings
- Coordinating travel and accommodation arrangements
- Arranging and facilitating appointments and meetings
- Preparing and distributing agendas, minutes and associated documentation for meetings
- Undertaking minor office purchasing and processing, incurring and certifying accounts
- Maintaining accurate records and databases
About Us
As Western Australia’s leading hazard management agency, DFES performs a critical role coordinating emergency services for a range of natural disasters and emergency incidents threatening life and property.
By empowering our people, we create a diverse and capable organisation where we are united and supportive allowing us to work better together. It’s crucial that as a collective, our employees, volunteers and the general public have all the tools they need to safely and effectively manage emergency events.
To learn more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit our website here or follow us on LinkedIn here.
Interested? Here’s how to apply
To express an interest for short term job opportunities, go to Temporary Employment Register - Level 2 and Level 3 Administrators.
After lodging your CV, you may be contacted to attend an interview if a suitable vacancy becomes available. Your CV will stay on our temporary register for three months, after which time, you will need to reapply.
Please note: The register will be actively monitored, and applicants may be contacted if a suitable opportunity arises. Submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee you will be contacted or provided an offer of employment.
Please note that if you are interested in permanent or long term contract positions, you will need to apply separately for vacancies advertised under Current vacancies on the departmental website.
If you have any questions about our Temporary Employment Register, please contact us at jobs@dfes.wa.gov.au
Eligibility
If you are an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold an appropriate work visa, you are welcome to upload your curriculum vitae online. Please make sure that your CV has full details of your skills and work experience.
National Police Certificate
A condition of employment for new employees of DFES is that a current National Police Certificate (less than 3 months old) is provided prior to commencement.
DFES Supports Diversity and Inclusion
DFES supports inclusion and diversity and advocates the value of inclusiveness where all DFES personnel are encouraged to contribute fully and are recognised and valued for their differences in an environment that is free from discrimination and the negative effects of bias, both conscious and unconscious.
People from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal Australians and people with a disability are encouraged to apply. DFES may prioritise recruitment decisions based on the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
