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SAMFS / Re: recruitment 2022
« on: June 27, 2022, 05:04:24 PM »
Good to see there's still some life in this forum, it's been a huge help for me over past recruitment periods and was worried it was dead with all the inactivity.

I too was put in the keep fit pool last time and didnt get any further. Timing wasn't right for me this time around as I had just started another job and had some other life stuff come up, so this is the first recruitment drive I've not been involved in over the last 10 years but still very intrigued to see how the recruitment process goes this time after having so long between applications. 

Keep us all updated and good luck to everyone who applied.

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SAMFS / Re: Recruitment 2019
« on: April 21, 2021, 02:04:28 PM »
It's been a very long time since there has been any activity on here. We're approaching the time of year the last couple of recruitments have started, has anyone heard any rumours about any potential recruitment processes starting?

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SAMFS / Re: Recruitment 2019
« on: November 09, 2019, 03:40:39 PM »
I couldn't make it this morning but did anyone happen to go to the MFS open day today?
Any insights on the current recruitment process or perhaps any information on what recruitment is going to look like next year?

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SAMFS / Re: SAMFS Recruitment 2018
« on: May 30, 2019, 10:04:46 AM »
I too got an email saying my application will not be progressed, they specifically state this result remains valid for 2 years and will expire in July 2020 at which time I can reapply again.

So even if they do reopen applications this year those of us receiving this email are ineligible to reapply.

Hi mate. This is my first forum so apologies for any mistakes. My email said as a consequence of my interview result, I won’t be progressing. Results remain on file for two years and am not required to submit an application in this time. I 99% read this the same as you but have heard of people being ramped in the past and have the smallest hope that I could be looked at again, or that “not required” means that I could reapply. Does yours say the same? Or does it actually say your aren’t allowed to?

My email may have been slightly different to yours, I never got up to the interview stage and was still in the keep fit pool after the personality profiling and abilities assessment. The email I got did specifically state "Your application lifecycle expires in July 2020, during which time you are ineligible to reapply".
It's not going to hurt to keep your eyes peeled on both this forum and the SAMFS website but after going through several recruitment processes in the past I really wouldn't get your hopes up. It sounds as though they still have a lot of people at different stages of the recruitment process to call upon and the MFS website indicates they will be taking in new applications later in the year which will expand the competition even further.
The good news is that from everything I've heard they will be taking on squads fairly regularly over the next couple of years, so as long as you don't mind a bit of waiting there will be other opportunities.

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SAMFS / Re: SAMFS Recruitment 2018
« on: April 03, 2019, 11:37:56 AM »
I too got an email saying my application will not be progressed, they specifically state this result remains valid for 2 years and will expire in July 2020 at which time I can reapply again.

So even if they do reopen applications this year those of us receiving this email are ineligible to reapply.

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SAMFS / Re: SAMFS Recruitment 2018
« on: November 15, 2018, 12:31:44 PM »
I haven't personally had any dealings with Fire Recruitment Australia but I have heard from a couple of serving fire-fighters that the guy is a bit of a clown, so I wouldn't give to much credence to anything he says.

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SAMFS / Re: SAMFS Recruitment 2018
« on: November 10, 2018, 11:34:07 AM »
I just left the open day, I spoke to a few guys and even managed to introduce myself to the acting Chief Officer. Not a whole lot to report out of it, they did confirm that they only pulled enough through to make one squad at the moment starting early next year so there would be plenty more people being called through. They said if you have received a keep fit letter you were essentially ranked high enough to still be in the running but not high enough to be called upon now. The person at the recruitment desk said they were looking at atleast 3 squads next year. Interestingly she wasn't quite so confident that there would be another call for applicants mid year like previously suggested.

@sj000 I specifically asked about the pool of applicant's who did the beeptest but weren't called upon for an interview and the guy i asked wasn't aware that anyone was in that situation, having said that, it wasn't the person manning the recruit desk so not sure what their position is.
Would be interested to see if FireLuke or anyone else got anything else out of it.

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SAMFS / Re: SAMFS Recruitment 2018
« on: November 10, 2018, 09:27:16 AM »
I'm about to head out to the open day as well, so I'll also have a chat and try to gauge where people stand from the various pools.

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SAMFS / Re: SAMFS Recruitment 2018
« on: September 11, 2018, 12:32:39 PM »
@tempcitz I know it would have been a while ago but do you feel as if you answered any of the questions in the profiling any differently this time around?

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SAMFS / Re: SAMFS Recruitment 2018
« on: September 11, 2018, 12:23:47 PM »
It sounds to me as though there's just the one letter this time around. It's not a definite no as its quite likely they will take several squads from this recruitment campaign and draw from this pool, but it looks like there are a lot of people in the same position and I certainly wouldn't expect to hear anything anytime soon.

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SAMFS / Re: SAMFS Recruitment 2018
« on: September 11, 2018, 10:45:10 AM »
I too got the "keep fit" letter, looks like they are just keeping everyone in the pool this time. Unless anyone has received anything different?

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SAMFS / Re: SAMFS Recruitment 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 11:28:24 AM »
Over 2200 applicants this time around according to the SAMFS website.

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SAMFS / Re: SAMFS Recruitment 2018
« on: August 27, 2018, 03:54:01 PM »
Like Canine said I wouldn't give too much credence to any of the potential dates they have given. They tend to do things in their own time so try not to stress yourself. 

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SAMFS / Re: SAMFS Recruitment 2018
« on: August 10, 2018, 04:46:44 PM »
@2beus unfortunately no. You must attend the Angle Park training centre for the testing. I'm pretty sure it says that on the website and it was definitely mentioned during the information sessions. A few people have mentioned being able to  swap their assessment times so it might be worth putting out an email to them to see what your options are.

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SAMFS / Re: SAMFS Recruitment 2018
« on: August 10, 2018, 10:43:48 AM »
@Optimistic No spelling test done via audio. Its been a while but a vaguely remember there may have been some spelling based questions such as x word is spelled incorrectly write out the correct spelling.

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SAMFS / Re: SAMFS Recruitment 2018
« on: August 07, 2018, 09:19:44 AM »
Everyone seems to be getting their invite exactly 2 weeks before the assessment. I know in previous years the tests have been run over 1-2 weeks, so assuming they are maintain 2 weeks notice prior to the assessment I wouldn't panic, so long as you received the email for payment and you paid it within the 5 days you can be sure they have your correct details and an email wont be too far off.

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SAMFS / Re: SAMFS Recruitment 2018
« on: August 03, 2018, 05:38:49 PM »
I had one come through just now so it looks like they are starting to send them through. Keep an eye on your inbox I'm sure it'll won't be far off.

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SAMFS / Re: SAMFS Recruitment 2018
« on: August 01, 2018, 09:14:31 AM »
@sj000 I’ve had nothing come through yet. I imagine they will send all the invitations out at roughly the same time. If this recruitment campaign is anything like the previous ones, be prepared to do some waiting, they typically haven’t been particularly quick in moving through the process and getting information out to people.

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SAMFS / Re: SAMFS Recruitment 2018
« on: July 24, 2018, 04:16:28 PM »
I just got an email confirming my application and requesting payment, so keep an eye on those inboxes as it looks like they are starting to send things out.

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SAMFS / Re: SAMFS Recruitment 2018
« on: July 23, 2018, 10:41:52 AM »
I wouldn't panic, had the same thing last recruitment campaign. I didn't hear anything for over a week after submitting my application.

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SAMFS / Re: SAMFS Recruitment 2018
« on: July 12, 2018, 08:41:37 PM »
They did say when they close but i can't remember off the top of my head I'm sorry, I think it was open for about 10 days. I did write it down but don't have my notes with me atm.
Everything they said sounded like it was the exact same process as last time re aptitude and psych test, i specifically remember them saying they can access previous results if you have sat it before so i assume its being done through the same company.

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SAMFS / Re: SAMFS Recruitment 2018
« on: July 12, 2018, 04:20:19 PM »
Just got back from the 1:00 info session, nothing unexpected in there or anything new for people who have gone through the process before, but they did say applications will be opening 9am Monday morning.

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SAMFS / Re: Recruitment 2017
« on: August 24, 2017, 04:22:31 PM »
I missed out on the last recruitment drive and am trying to do everything I can to prepare myself and get ready for next time (whenever that may be).

I stumbled across this website firerecruitmentaustralia.com.au on google the other day. Does anyone have any experience with this website? is it worth looking into?

It's a fair bit of money they're asking for and anyone can make up a testimonial for a website so I wondered whether anyone here had any positive or negative dealings with them?

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SAMFS / Re: Recruitment 2016
« on: November 12, 2016, 07:34:07 AM »
I can't confirm how many have been invited to take part in the PAT1 but it appears there were at least 2 different emails sent out yesterday, probably 3. There was a rejection one, the "more information coming" one and there was mention from someone about one saying they had been placed in a suitability pool.

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SAMFS / Re: Recruitment 2016
« on: November 11, 2016, 07:21:41 PM »
Yeah I thought it was a little strange they said "Further information will be forthcoming as soon as possible." I would have thought if we were not in they would just say so now?

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