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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #650 on: October 29, 2011, 12:04:31 PM »
Quote from: Ferret on October 28, 2011, 05:01:44 PM
Quote from: MrT on October 26, 2011, 08:14:22 PM
Quote from: triple j on October 26, 2011, 07:12:26 PM
Thanks MrT.... so where do the internal people get a chance at contesting a position?

Not set in concrete, has to be approved by all parties first.
And given it is different to the way Comms has 'always been' then it may take time to get it approved. Union will be the first one that will have something to say im sure


I wouldn't put your house on it not happening. Having said that there will still be room for those you mentioned.

Couldnt see the Union letting it happen. Comms is a nice place for people with long term injuries to go.
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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #651 on: November 02, 2011, 09:10:19 PM »
Anymore news from anyone about the March Drill Squad?  Is it still on the cards? anymore after that one?
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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #652 on: November 03, 2011, 06:48:15 AM »
Quote from: triple j on November 02, 2011, 09:10:19 PM
Anymore news from anyone about the March Drill Squad?  Is it still on the cards? anymore after that one?

from Previous Post:
Pat2 starts week of 13/2/2012, and squad 44 starts 26/3/2012.

Any more.....depends upon retirements, and EBA Negotiations (if the organisation can get more staff)
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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #653 on: November 03, 2011, 06:31:59 PM »
Thanks MrT, You are a hive of information! How long have you been in the service?
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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #654 on: November 03, 2011, 06:46:34 PM »
How is it all going Thor? Over half way now? Have you picked your preference for stations yet?
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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #655 on: November 03, 2011, 06:56:12 PM »
surely stations are set before the course starts?? i know one on the course was signed to a contract for a station for 5 yrs
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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #656 on: November 03, 2011, 07:03:31 PM »
Quote from: Alan (Big Al) on November 03, 2011, 06:56:12 PM
surely stations are set before the course starts?? i know one on the course was signed to a contract for a station for 5 yrs


I could be wrong as I'm not on the course but I would think the only places which would be know would be the mount or pirie.
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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #657 on: November 03, 2011, 07:10:49 PM »
Metro stations are on a preference list, but you can only get in once their is a vacancy, country stations are always hard to fill so by putting your hand up it can help.
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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #658 on: November 03, 2011, 07:37:08 PM »
ah yeah it was a 5yr contract to pirie
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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #659 on: November 03, 2011, 09:33:38 PM »
Quote from: triple j on November 03, 2011, 06:31:59 PM
Thanks MrT, You are a hive of information! How long have you been in the service?

Just a couple of years.
Wish I had have done it years ago. I won't be moving on ever. The flexibility for time with my family is the single best thing about the shift work. I just wish the $'s were better, but then it ain't that bad.
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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #660 on: November 04, 2011, 07:43:32 PM »
Quote from: MrT on November 03, 2011, 09:33:38 PM
Quote from: triple j on November 03, 2011, 06:31:59 PM
Thanks MrT, You are a hive of information! How long have you been in the service?

Just a couple of years.
Wish I had have done it years ago. I won't be moving on ever. The flexibility for time with my family is the single best thing about the shift work. I just wish the $'s were better, but then it ain't that bad.

The money isnt bad for 3 months training then start on just under $60k. Money could be better but everyone knows the salary scale when they apply and there is the option to work a 2nd job to top it up. Awesome job.

As far as stations being set before drill squad, how can they give u a station before you have even passed?? Think the people who are marked to go to country are told "if u accept this offer, its more than likely you will be going to Pirie or Mt Gambier". In metro most people relieve for 2-3 years minimum before they are given a permanent station. Some people not permanent for 6/7 years depending on the waiting list at the station they want
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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #661 on: November 18, 2011, 05:24:47 PM »
How is everyone going on the Drill Squad? You Guys are coming close to the end?
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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #662 on: November 22, 2011, 07:08:42 PM »
Ferret it seems they may too busy to worry about chatting, I would suggest they finish around 16th Dec (if not then 23rd) then start work a day or 4 later depending on what shift they get
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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #663 on: November 23, 2011, 11:50:06 AM »
Quote from: Moose on November 22, 2011, 07:08:42 PM
Ferret it seems they may too busy to worry about chatting, I would suggest they finish around 16th Dec (if not then 23rd) then start work a day or 4 later depending on what shift they get

They graduate on the 16th, if they are lucky enough to get through...
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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #664 on: November 24, 2011, 04:42:05 PM »
They are starting their rotations now (-Split into groups and then rotated through different scenarios/excercises as crews), so they are roughly half way and a bit through.
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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #665 on: November 24, 2011, 06:01:03 PM »
I'd say well past half way, more like three quarters. Week 12 starts next week so only three weeks to go then they are firefighters... if they pass....
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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #666 on: November 24, 2011, 06:03:15 PM »
How many fail??
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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #667 on: November 24, 2011, 06:55:52 PM »
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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #668 on: December 02, 2011, 11:22:38 AM »
Does anyone have any suggestions regarding MR/HR licence?

I'm hoping to apply for the next selection process and haven't got my MR qualification yet.

Is it all much of a muchness? I've been quoted about $1,200 all up for MR lessons and test.

Any feedback would be much appreciated.

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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #669 on: December 02, 2011, 11:41:39 AM »
Quote from: King Prawn Curry on December 02, 2011, 11:22:38 AM
Does anyone have any suggestions regarding MR/HR licence?

I'm hoping to apply for the next selection process and haven't got my MR qualification yet.

Is it all much of a muchness? I've been quoted about $1,200 all up for MR lessons and test.

Any feedback would be much appreciated.



Mine was $850 6 years ago, so sounds fair
T
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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #670 on: December 02, 2011, 12:02:40 PM »
Quote from: King Prawn Curry on December 02, 2011, 11:22:38 AM
Is it all much of a muchness? I've been quoted about $1,200 all up for MR lessons and test.

Any feedback would be much appreciated.



I'd say get another quote....
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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #671 on: December 02, 2011, 01:23:49 PM »
Quote from: MrT on December 02, 2011, 11:41:39 AM
Quote from: King Prawn Curry on December 02, 2011, 11:22:38 AM
Does anyone have any suggestions regarding MR/HR licence?

I'm hoping to apply for the next selection process and haven't got my MR qualification yet.

Is it all much of a muchness? I've been quoted about $1,200 all up for MR lessons and test.

Any feedback would be much appreciated.



Mine was $850 6 years ago, so sounds fair
T


Try G&L Heavy Vehicle Driving Center I got my HR licence through them for just over $1500
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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #672 on: December 02, 2011, 04:41:43 PM »
I did my HR through RMS training.. Cost about 1500 aswell.
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cant prove it?? then i didnt do it......

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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #673 on: December 09, 2011, 05:29:33 PM »
Has anyone heard any rumors if applications will open early next year again or will they have a year off?
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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #674 on: December 09, 2011, 08:51:59 PM »
Quote from: JLS on December 09, 2011, 05:29:33 PM
Has anyone heard any rumors if applications will open early next year again or will they have a year off?

Doubt they would run another process til atleast mid year as they probably have enough for 2 more squads cab ranked
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