11. Offer of employment
An applicant selected for employment will be made a formal offer of employment in writing, including details on when and where to commence training as a recruit firefighter.
- Final offers of employment may be subject to an applicant successfully completing the Physical Fitness (Shuttle Run) re-test prior to their position on the next recruit course being confirmed.
- Successful applicants will be expected to attend an induction evening prior to the commencement of the recruit course
- A three month probationary period will apply
- Upon acceptance of the offer of employment applicants who do not possess a heavy rigid (HR) driving licence will be required to obtain one prior to commencing employment.
The MFB will make arrangements for, and incur the cost associated with; a participant undertaking one (1) complete heavy rigid driver’s licence test at a recommended VicRoads accredited driving school. The arrangements for, and costs of, any additional program will be borne by the applicant.