Public Safety

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

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 Unknown

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 Unknown

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 Unknown

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 Unknown

Public Affairs Consultant

Public Affairs Consultants advise organisations on managing relationships with government, media, and the public, developing strategies to shape image and influence policy.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Unknown

Law Enforcement Officer

Law Enforcement Officers maintain public order, enforce laws, prevent crime, and support community safety through investigations and emergency responses.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in public safety

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter
PUAFER005

Operate as Part of an Emergency Control Organisation
Blended, On Campus, Online
1 - 4 days
$0 - $2,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fire Warden
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fire Warden
PUAFER006

Lead an Emergency Control Organisation
Blended, On Campus
1 - 4 days
$0 - $2,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Warden
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Warden
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.
Fire Warden
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fire Warden
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 First Aider
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fire Warden Chief Warden First Aider

Bachelor of Criminology
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $91,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Intelligence Analyst Parole Officer Police Officer
Probation Officer Law Enforcement Officer Correctional Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Intelligence Analyst Parole Officer Police Officer Probation Officer Law Enforcement Officer Correctional Officer + 3 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.
Public Relations Officer Public Relations Manager Public Affairs Consultant
Communications Specialist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Public Relations Officer Public Relations Manager Public Affairs Consultant Communications Specialist + 1 more

Graduate Certificate in Criminology
On Campus
4 - 6 months
$12,540 - $14,510
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Police Officer Crime Analyst Law Enforcement Officer
Probation Officer Parole Officer Correctional Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Police Officer Crime Analyst Law Enforcement Officer Probation Officer Parole Officer Correctional Officer + 3 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
Prison Officer Law Enforcement Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminologist Parole Officer Police Officer Prison Officer Law Enforcement Officer + 2 more
PUA20622

Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
On Campus
2 weeks
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)
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