Public Safety

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Firefighter

A Firefighter responds to fires, accidents, and rescues, operating equipment to save lives, requiring teamwork, safety focus, calm communication, and physical fitness.

Avg yearly income $77,480
Skill level Beginner

Volunteer Firefighter

A Volunteer Firefighter responds to emergencies, extinguishing fires and conducting rescues while working as a team and adhering to safety procedures.

Avg yearly income $0
Skill level Beginner

Fire Warden

A Fire Warden plans evacuations, conducts fire drills, and leads emergency responses while maintaining calm and clear communication with staff.

Avg yearly income $0
Skill level Beginner

Chief Warden

A Chief Warden leads emergency responses, manages drills, staff training, and works with wardens and services, ensuring safety and calm under stress.

Avg yearly income $0
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in public safety

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
HLTAID015

Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy
On Campus
2 hours
$190
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Medical Technician Remote Area Nurse First Aider
Pool Lifeguard Firefighter Outdoor Adventure Guide Security Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Medical Technician Remote Area Nurse First Aider Pool Lifeguard Firefighter Outdoor Adventure Guide Security Officer + 4 more
PUA30619

Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Emergency Services Officer (ESO)
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Emergency Services Officer (ESO)
PUAFER005

Operate as Part of an Emergency Control Organisation
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $2,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Warden Fire Warden Work Health and Safety Officer
Facilities Manager Building Manager Security Officer Concierge Disability Support Worker Retail Supervisor Duty Manager
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Warden Fire Warden Work Health and Safety Officer Facilities Manager Building Manager Security Officer Concierge Disability Support Worker Retail Supervisor Duty Manager + 7 more
PUAFER006

Lead an Emergency Control Organisation
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $2,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Manager Facilities Manager Security Manager
Work Health and Safety Officer Operations Manager Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Chief Warden Fire Warden
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Manager Facilities Manager Security Manager Work Health and Safety Officer Operations Manager Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Chief Warden Fire Warden + 5 more
PUAFER008

Confine Small Workplace Emergencies in a Facility
Blended, On Campus
1 - 4 days
$0 - $325
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Warden Volunteer Firefighter Fire Warden
Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Safety Officer Work Health and Safety Officer Facilities Manager Site Supervisor Site Manager Council Maintenance Worker
+ 7 more
RII30719

Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue
On Campus
2 - 3 weeks
$0 - $5,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fire Warden Chief Warden Emergency Services Officer (ESO)
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fire Warden Chief Warden Emergency Services Officer (ESO)

Bachelor of Journalism
On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Radio Presenter Arts Journalist Editorial Assistant
Foreign Correspondent Freelance Writer News Reporter Broadcaster Content Creator Content Writer Feature Writer Journalist Reporter Communications Adviser Media Officer Media Researcher Science Journalist Media Advisor Music Journalist Public Affairs Consultant Critic
+ 17 more

Bachelor of Communication
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Speech Writer Music Journalist Public Affairs Consultant
Media Advisor Content Editor Content Writer Content Executive Media Buyer Publisher Change And Communications Manager Community Engagement Officer Podcaster Editor Communications Adviser Communications Manager Journalist Columnist Newsreader Presenter Radio Presenter Editorial Assistant Public Relations Executive Communications Coordinator Media Consultant Content Specialist Digital Content Coordinator
+ 23 more

Bachelor of Criminology
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $91,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Advocate Criminal Defence Lawyer Correctional Supervisor
Correctional Case Manager Law Enforcement Officer Parole Officer Probation Officer Correctional Officer Criminal Investigator Chief of Police
+ 7 more

Bachelor of Arts (Public Relations)
Blended, On Campus
24 months
$45,408 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Media Consultant Public Relations Executive Public Relations Officer
Public Affairs Consultant Communications Specialist Community Relations Manager Communications Coordinator Publicist Media Advisor
+ 6 more

Graduate Certificate in Criminology
On Campus
4 - 6 months
$12,540 - $14,510
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Analyst Law Enforcement Officer Probation Officer
Parole Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Analyst Law Enforcement Officer Probation Officer Parole Officer + 1 more

Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
Blended
3 years
$48,960 - $49,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminologist Parole Officer Police Officer
Law Enforcement Officer Prosecutor Chief of Police Forensic Consultant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminologist Parole Officer Police Officer Law Enforcement Officer Prosecutor Chief of Police Forensic Consultant + 4 more
RIIVEH305F

Operate and Maintain a Four Wheel Drive Vehicle
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $570
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Labourer Civil Construction Plant Operator Vehicle Operator
Farmhand Forestry Worker Firefighter Surveyor Assistant Emergency Services Officer (ESO)
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Labourer Civil Construction Plant Operator Vehicle Operator Farmhand Forestry Worker Firefighter Surveyor Assistant Emergency Services Officer (ESO) + 5 more
AHCMOM213

Operate and Maintain Chainsaws
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 2 days
$0 - $991
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Worker Arborist Landscaper
Firefighter Park Ranger Farmhand
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Worker Arborist Landscaper Firefighter Park Ranger Farmhand + 3 more
MSMWHS216

Operate Breathing Apparatus
On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $395
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Field Technician Construction Worker Maintenance Technician
Firefighter Wastewater Plant Operator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Field Technician Construction Worker Maintenance Technician Firefighter Wastewater Plant Operator + 2 more
PUAFIR207

Operate Breathing Apparatus Open Circuit
On Campus
2 - 3 days
$0 - $750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Wastewater Plant Operator Water Plant Operator
Environmental Technician Volunteer Firefighter
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Wastewater Plant Operator Water Plant Operator Environmental Technician Volunteer Firefighter + 2 more
PUAFIR309

Operate Pumps
On Campus
1 day
$750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Firefighter Bushfire Fighter Firefighter
Maintenance Technician Construction Labourer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Firefighter Bushfire Fighter Firefighter Maintenance Technician Construction Labourer + 2 more
PUAFIR308

Employ Personal Protection at a Hazardous Materials Incident
On Campus
2 - 3 days
$0 - $895
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Rescue Technician
Volunteer Firefighter Work Health and Safety Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Rescue Technician Volunteer Firefighter Work Health and Safety Officer + 2 more
PUASAR022

Participate in a Rescue Operation
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 2 days
$0 - $619
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Paramedic
Beach Lifeguard Safety Officer Australian Defence Force Medic
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Paramedic Beach Lifeguard Safety Officer Australian Defence Force Medic + 3 more
SISORSC003

Perform Complex Vertical Rescues
Distance
5 days
$1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Outdoor Adventure Guide Rigger
Paramedic Maintenance Technician Geotechnical Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Outdoor Adventure Guide Rigger Paramedic Maintenance Technician Geotechnical Engineer + 3 more
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