Role Title: LOLO and VHF - Audience and Situation Map Intern
Organisation: Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)
Internship Period: Semester 1 (February - May)
Location: Belmont
This internship supports the Log On / Log Off (LOLO) project and Marine Rescue Communications Support (MRCS) by analysing who Marine Rescue Groups are communicating with, in what situations, and what people need to understand to safely use LOLO and VHF marine radio.
The intern will identify key boating audiences and common real-world situations where LOLO and VHF messaging is relevant, then map likely assumptions, misunderstandings, and information gaps. The focus of the role is structured analysis and documentation rather than marketing, campaign development, or content creation.
The outputs from this role will inform future safety messaging, training materials, and public communications used by Marine Rescue Groups across Western Australia, helping improve clarity, consistency, and safety outcomes.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) was established on the 1st November 2012, and performs a critical role coordinating emergency services for a range of natural disasters and emergency incidents threatening life and property.
It comprises of 1600 operational personnel and corporate staff members. It also has an extensive network of more than 27,000 volunteers engaged in the delivery of services to the community.
The Operational Research and Development branch’s purpose is to enable the continuous improvement of our operational assets including firefighting fleet, equipment and personal protective clothing to enhance service delivery to the community and increase the capability of the department.