Hon Martin Aldridge asks about the staffing levels of WA's recovery team announced in April 2023, specifically regarding vacancies and regional distribution. The Minister provides updated figures on vacant positions and regional placements.

AnsweredQoN 1110Legislative Council
Asked
20 September 2023
Portfolio
Emergency Services

QuestionView source ↗

FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES — RECOVERY STAFF
1110. Hon MARTIN ALDRIDGE to the Minister for Emergency Services:
I
refer to the minister's media statement of 5 April 2023 announcing WA's
biggest recovery team, with 70 full-time staff, and Legislative Council
question without notice 465 asked on 10 May 2023.
(1) How many of the 29 permanent
full-time positions remain vacant?
(2) How many of the 32 fixed-period
positions to assist with Kimberley recovery remain vacant?
(3) Is recruitment still
anticipated to be completed by September 2023?
(4) How many of these 70 positions
are based in regional locations, and please identify the regions?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services
advises the following.
(1) One remains vacant.
(2) Nine remain vacant.
(3) Recruitment will remain ongoing
until all positions have been filled by suitable candidates.
(4) There are two positions, which
are in the Kimberley region.

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