Role Title: MRCS Onboarding and Capability Pathway Intern
Organisation: Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)
Internship Period: Semester 1 (February - May)
Location: Belmont
This internship supports Marine Rescue Communications Support (MRCS) by helping define how new volunteer operators are onboarded and how capability is built safely over time.
The intern will review existing project materials to understand the MRCS operating environment, then help map stages of operator capability, supervision needs, and progression from entry to confident operation. The focus of the role is structured analysis and documentation rather than training delivery, assessment, or operational decision-making.
The outputs from this role will inform future onboarding materials, training design, and support models, helping MRCS grow sustainably while maintaining consistent operator confidence and safety.
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.