Public Safety Industry

Australia’s Public Safety industry is highly diverse, and comprises police, fire and rescue services, maritime rescue, emergency services and emergency management agencies, Defence, administrative and support functions.

Public safety IRC chair Mark Burgess:

“Vocational skills are extremely important for our workforce because they are about the skills on the ground – it’s the people on the ground responding to emergencies, responding to fires, rescuing people out in the ocean, on deployments, in floods. The roles are diverse and challenging but also very rewarding. ”

Public Safety Industry Careers

The Public Safety industry employs nearly 178,000 people in full-time jobs, 19,850 people in standby/reserve positions, and approximately 230,000 volunteers.

Australia’s Public Safety industry is highly diverse and comprises of police, fire and land management agencies, maritime rescue, emergency services, emergency management agencies, biosecurity agencies, the Australian Defence Force, intelligence organisations, and associated administrative and support functions. A career in the public safety industry is a rewarding occupation and you will be surprised at the employment opportunities and choices available to you.