❓ Hon Steve Martin asked about vacant positions within the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES). The department responded with details on six vacant positions, including their title, location, and length of vacancy.
AnsweredQoN 1076Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services employees, and I ask: (a) how many positions are currently vacant; and (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?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
24 February 2026
Responded by
Minister for the Environment representing the Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
5 days
The Department of Emergency Services advises:
(a) 6.
(b)
Length of vacancy (days)
(i)
Position Title
(ii)
Position Location (suburb)
(iii)
350
Fleet Design and Delivery Officer
O’Connor
117
Freedom of Information Officer
Cockburn Central
81
Body Builder Technician
O’Connor
45
Manager Resilience Grants
Como
34
Human Resources Officer
Cockburn Central
11
Recovery Funding and Policy Officer
Como
* Current as at 19 January 2026.
(a) 6.
(b)
Length of vacancy (days)
(i)
Position Title
(ii)
Position Location (suburb)
(iii)
350
Fleet Design and Delivery Officer
O’Connor
117
Freedom of Information Officer
Cockburn Central
81
Body Builder Technician
O’Connor
45
Manager Resilience Grants
Como
34
Human Resources Officer
Cockburn Central
11
Recovery Funding and Policy Officer
Como
* Current as at 19 January 2026.
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