Commissioned Fire Officer
ANZSCO 139112
1,800
5%
8%
51 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Commissioned Fire Officers provide high level management to support the running of geographical or operational sections of a fire service.
What they typically do
- Establishes administrative and operational procedures by taking account of the organisation's operating environment.
- Makes policy decisions and accepts responsibility for operations, performance of staff, achievement of targets and adherence to budgets, standards and procedures.
- Establishes lines of control and delegates responsibilities to subordinate staff.
- Represents the organisation in dealings with other organisations and the public.
- Controls the collection and interpretation of management information to monitor performance.
- Controls the use of, and accounting for, the assets and facilities of the organisation.
- Prepares budgets and other management plans.
- Prepares reports, authorises the release of information and handles public relations activities.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Commissioned Fire Officer.
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Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)
PUA60519 · AQF 6 · 8 providers
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Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)
PUA50519 · AQF 5 · 15 providers