Who we are
As Western Australia’s leading hazard management agency, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services performs a critical role coordinating emergency services for a range of natural disasters and emergency incidents threatening life and property.
We operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week on land, in the air and by sea across the vast 2.5 million square kilometres of our great state.
We employ over 1,800 operational personnel and corporate staff and have an extensive network of more than 26,000 volunteers who generously donate their time to deliver essential emergency services to the WA community.
About the program
Our student vacation program has a range of projects on offer – meaningful, real world projects that will benefit community safety, and kickstart your experience and networks to get you job ready!
It is an 8 week program where you work 30 hours a week between January and March 2025 and are paid $1,080 a week. In return, we provide high quality professional training and development opportunities to complement your on-the-job learning.
Our target qualification areas for 2024-25 include:
- Environmental Science, Land Management (final year of undergraduate or postgraduate studies)
- GIS and Remote Sensing (final year of undergraduate or postgraduate studies)
- Science Communication, Communication and Media Studies (Videography) (undergraduate or postgraduate).
Projects may be based at the Emergency Services Complex in Cockburn Central or at the Bushfire Centre of Excellence in Nambeelup.
Find out more about the Department of Fire and Emergency Services by visiting our website.
Program highlights
- Gain unique experience working with Western Australia’s leading hazard management agency by working on meaningful, real world projects that benefit community safety.
- 8 week’s paid work
- High quality professional training and development opportunities to complement your on-the-job learning
What we’re looking for in candidates
- Self motivated and enthusiastic
- Teamwork
- Strong analysis skills
- Passion to learn and develop
- Capable of communicating effectively
- Have an interest in natural hazard management
Application information
Recruitment for this program is yet to be confirmed – please check back for updates.
Contact us
Manager of the Office of the Rural Fire Division
E: ruralfire@dfes.wa.gov.au
