Hon Martin Aldridge asks about staff vacancies within DFES as the high threat period approaches. DFES reports 21 actively recruited positions and provides details in an attachment, stating no attraction/retention incentives are offered.

AnsweredQoN 2183Legislative Council
Asked
18 September 2024
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Emergency Services

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(1) I refer to staff vacancies within the Department of Fire and Emergency Services as we approach the high threat period, and I ask, how many positions are currently vacant? (2) for each position identified in (1), I ask: (a) how long has the position been vacant for; (b) what is the title of the position; (c) what is the salary range for the position; (d) how many applications have been received; and (e) is there an attraction and retention incentive for the role: (i) if yes to (e), what is the value of the payment and when does it expire?

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Answered
22 October 2024
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
5 days
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) advises:
(1)   As of 21 October 2024, there are 21 positions that DFES is actively recruiting for.
(2a – 2d) See attached.
(2e) No.

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