Expression Of Interest : Seasonal Fire Crew – North & Central QLD (TSV/Weipa & Rockhampton) - 2026 season (April–October).

About the role:
Centrogen is seeking motivated and safety-conscious people to join our Seasonal Fire Crew across North Queensland (Townsville & Weipa) and Central Queensland (Rockhampton Region). These positions support our fire mitigation program, helping to reduce fuel loads, maintain access tracks, and respond to fire events over the declared fire danger period.

We’re planning ahead for our busy 2026 season (April–October) and are now welcoming Expressions of Interest to join our team during this period.

This is a hands-on, physically demanding outdoor role that requires flexibility, teamwork, and a strong focus on safety. Crew members may be deployed locally or across the state depending on operational needs. Willingness to perform extended living away from home rosters, up to 2 weeks duration.

Your day may include:

Carrying out fire preparation, mitigation works and hazard reduction works

Operate and maintain firefighting tools, machinery and vehicles

Supporting fire response operations, including frontline firefighting duties when required

Performing vegetation management tasks such as weed control and clearing drains

Assisting with inspections and reporting on fire readiness activities

Ensuring safety standards are followed for yourself, your crew and the community

Skills & Experience:

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Ability to work safely, follow directions, and complete tasks with minimal supervision

Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in hot, remote and rugged conditions

Current manual Driver’s Licence (essential)

Prior firefighting, rural fire brigade, vegetation or land management experience (desirable)

Tickets for chainsaw, chemical application, or 4WD operations (desirable)

First Aid Certification (desirable)

Crew Member (Firefighting Operations) Certifications

The following units are required. Training will be provided to suitable candidates to complete any outstanding units

FWPCOR2210 Follow workplace health and safety policies and

procedures in forest and wood products operations

PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment

PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire

PUAFIR210 Prevent injury

PUAOPE013 Operate communications systems and equipment

PUATEA001 Work in a team

PUAFIR402 Conduct simple prescribed burns

PUAFIR406 Develop simple prescribed burn plans

PUAFIR506 Conduct complex prescribed burns

PUAFIR515 Develop complex prescribed burn plans

Additional requirements:

Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen

Availability to work on a roster including weekends, public holidays and call-outs during fire danger periods

Commitment to completing mandatory training prior to deployment

What we offer:

Competitive hourly rates with overtime & allowances

Living Away Allowance (LAHA) $220 per Night

Training provided to build your skills in fire and land management

Opportunities to work across diverse landscapes in QLD

Be part of a company dedicated to community safety and environmental care\

About us:

Centrogen is a leading provider of open space and vegetation management solutions with over 40 years’ experience, delivering a range of Quality Vegetation Management Services to all forms of government and corporate clients in Queensland, New South Wales & Victoria.

Bushfire Hazard Mitigation - Centrogen

To apply:

If you feel like this could be you, click ‘Apply Now’ or for more information email [email protected]. We look forward to receiving your application.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you in advance for your application and advise that only candidates that meet the position requirements and are an Australian Resident will be contacted.