Hon Martin Aldridge's QoN 2212 investigates staffing levels within the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), revealing 23 vacant positions, 100 acting arrangements, and 78 fixed-term contracts. Details on vacant positions and newly created roles are provided in tabled papers.

AnsweredQoN 2212Legislative Council
Asked
16 October 2024
Portfolio
Emergency Services

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I refer to Department of Fire and Emergency Services employees, and I ask: (a) how many positions are currently vacant; (b) for each position referenced in (a): (i) how long has each position been vacant; (ii) what is the position title; and (iii) what is the location of the position; (c) how many positions are currently being filled in the following: (i) an acting capacity; and (ii) a temporary capacity other than acting (for instance, short term or maternity contracts); and (d) what newly established positions have been created for each month since January 2024 to date?

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Answered
26 November 2024
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
11 days
Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) advises:
(a)   23.
(b)   (i)-(iii) [See Tabled Paper XXXX].
(c) (i) 100 acting arrangements.
(c) (ii) 78 fixed term contracts.
(d) [See Tabled Paper XXXX].

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