Public Safety

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

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

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 Advanced

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

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
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in public safety

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB51319

Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Online
12 months
$0 - $3,795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer Operational Risk Manager Chief Warden
Safety Officer Industrial Hygienist Safety Consultant Health Consultant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer Operational Risk Manager Chief Warden Safety Officer Industrial Hygienist Safety Consultant Health Consultant + 4 more
CHC43215

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
On Campus, Online
14 months
$1,209 - $4,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Substance Abuse Counsellor Welfare Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
Rehabilitation Counsellor Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Mental Health Advocate Law Enforcement Officer Probation Officer
+ 6 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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter
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.
Fire Warden Chief Warden
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fire Warden Chief Warden
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.
Chief Warden Fire Warden
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Warden Fire 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 Volunteer Firefighter Chief Warden
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fire Warden Volunteer Firefighter Chief 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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fire Warden Chief Warden

Bachelor of Journalism
On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Broadcaster Content Creator Content Writer
Feature Writer Journalist Reporter Communications Adviser Media Officer Media Researcher Music Journalist Public Affairs Consultant Media Advisor Science Journalist Freelance Writer Editorial Assistant Foreign Correspondent News Reporter Radio Presenter Arts Journalist 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.
Editor Communications Adviser Communications Manager
Journalist Community Engagement Officer Podcaster Change And Communications Manager Content Editor Music Journalist Public Affairs Consultant Media Advisor Content Writer Content Executive Media Buyer Publisher Communications Coordinator Media Consultant Content Specialist Editorial Assistant Public Relations Executive Speech Writer Columnist Newsreader Presenter Radio Presenter 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.
Parole Officer Probation Officer Law Enforcement Officer
Correctional Officer Correctional Supervisor Correctional Case Manager Criminal Defence Lawyer Legal Advocate Chief of Police Criminal Investigator
+ 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.
Public Relations Officer Public Affairs Consultant Communications Specialist
Community Relations Manager Media Advisor Publicist Communications Coordinator Media Consultant Public Relations Executive
+ 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
PUAFIR207

Operate Breathing Apparatus Open Circuit
On Campus
2 - 3 days
$0 - $750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Firefighter
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Firefighter
PUAFIR210

Prevent Injury
On Campus
2 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Firefighter
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Firefighter
PUAFIR203

Respond to Urban Fire
On Campus
1 day
$1,350
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Firefighter
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Firefighter
PUAFIR204

Respond to Wildfire
On Campus
2 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Firefighter
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Firefighter
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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