Emergency Services Officer
Shortage Now
States / territories with a shortage signal
Snapshot
Median salary
A$112,800
Full-time annual
People employed
1,600
Estimated workforce
Shortage signal
No shortage (national)
Categories identify where a shortage occurs; they are not a severity score.
What you actually do
Attends the scene of emergencies to minimise risk to community safety and security.
Alternative titles
Emergency Response Officer · Emergency Service Worker
Specialisations
Skills & main tasks
Official main tasks
- Responds in a timely and effective manner to emergency calls, and assesses the situation to ensure the safety of the community
- Evacuates individuals from dangerous situations and provides support
- Provides information and updates during emergencies to the community and stakeholders
- Contributes to the development and implementation of emergency response plans
- Inspects and maintains on-site emergency response equipment
- May provide first aid to injured individuals
Where people work
State / territory distribution
Highest education
Share of workers
Education & work pattern
Part-time
12%
Female rate
25%
Median age
43
2030 & 2035 employment outlook
to 2030
+6%
1,074 projected jobs
to 2035
+11%
1,958 projected jobs
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OSCA skill level 3
A classification attribute describing the occupation; it is not a personal eligibility or qualification decision.
Official VET pathways
Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crew Officer)
Progression pathway
Certificate II in Medical Service First Response
Progression pathway
Certificate II in Public Safety (SES)
Progression pathway
Certificate III in Public Safety (SES Rescue)
Progression pathway
Certificate III in Public Safety (SES Operations)
Progression pathway
Certificate IV in Public Safety (Community Safety)
Progression pathway
Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue
Progression pathway
Certificate IV in Local Government
Progression pathway
Diploma of Local Government
Progression pathway
Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
Progression pathway
Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)
Progression pathway
Certificate IV in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue Management)
Specialised training
Diploma of Public Safety (Search and Rescue - Coordination)
Specialised training
Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)
Specialised training
Certificate III in Public Safety (Biosecurity Emergency Response Operations)
Specialised training
Certificate III in Public Safety (Community Safety)
Specialised training
Certificate IV in Public Safety (Biosecurity Emergency Response Leadership)
Specialised training
Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
Specialised training
Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
Specialised training
Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Search and Rescue Management)
Specialised training
Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
Specialised training
Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)
Specialised training
Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)
Specialised training
Certificate III in Public Safety (Emergency Communications Centre Operations)
Specialised training
Certificate IV in Public Safety (Emergency Communications Centre Operations)
Specialised training
Certificate IV in Emergency Response Coordination
Transferable skills
Real jobs right now
Live signal from SEEK, Indeed & moreCurrent vacancy signal
QLD · May 2026
28
ACT · May 2026
1
VIC · May 2026
9
NT · May 2026
3
SA · May 2026
5
NSW · May 2026
9
Where could this career take you?
Compare state-level shortage signals, salary context, study options and visa information for Emergency Services Officer.
Regional demand
Largest employment base
#1 Gold Coast
1,313 estimated employed
- 1
Gold Coast
1,313 employed
QLD
+60.51%
year on year
- 2
Cairns
826 employed
QLD
+47.76%
year on year
- 3
Perth - South West
762 employed
WA
+8.39%
year on year
- 4
Perth - North West
740 employed
WA
+1.37%
year on year
- 5
Sunshine Coast
705 employed
QLD
+34.8%
year on year
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Ranked by current shortage signal and projected employment growth.
Workers in this occupation
3,265
Moved in from another occupation
570
Moved to another occupation
220
Data status
- Classification
- OSCA 451231
- Last updated
- Refresh pending
- Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia OSL · Jobs and Skills Australia DOM · ABS OSCA · OSCA 2024 — Jobs and Skills Australia
Labour-market data coverage
- Shortage signal and drivers: JSA Occupation Shortage List (ANZSCO unit group where applicable).
- Work profile, state distribution and education: JSA Occupation Profiles (ANZSCO mapped).
- Regional employment: JSA NERO, June 2026.
- Career-move observations: JSA DOM, last available 2020–21. Observed Australian worker transitions are not personalised recommendations; many contractors and sole traders are excluded, as are transitions below 10 workers.
- Vacancy signal: JSA Internet Vacancy Index, 3-month average (ANZSCO unit group).
- Employment outlook: JSA employment projections (ANZSCO unit group).
- Training pathways: JSA Training Occupation Pathways.
Data confidence: estimate. A missing CSOL flag is not a finding of visa ineligibility; check the current Home Affairs list.