Recruitment and selection process
The recruitment and selection process consists of six clear stages as outlined below:
Stage 1 – Advertising and application
Advertising in major newspapers in each location being advertised, our website and online.
Stage 2 – Online testing and/or telephone interview and/or face-to-face interview
Stage 3 – Assessment Centre
The assessment centre will consist of:
- physical testing
- functional testing
- shuttle run (required level of 9.6)
- supervised aptitude testing
- team work exercise
- interview.
All Assessment Centres are held at the fire stations. You are required to attend the Assessment Centre in the location of your preference.
Stage 4 – Referee checks
Stage 5 – Offer of employment
Stage 6 – Medical
Training
Successful applicants will receive ten weeks of intensive training in Melbourne prior to placement at their home fire station. Applicants are able to indicate their location preference on the online application form.
Successful applicants can expect a long, rewarding and successful career with one of the largest fire fighting services in the world.
Airservices Australia values social and cultural diversity and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment.
In the interests of safety, we test for alcohol and other drugs.

