Wagga Wagga, NSW – Girls on Fire, in partnership with Workforce Australia Local Jobs Program and local fire, flood, and emergency services, is thrilled to announce the Fire, Flood & Emergency Services Job Pathways Program – Riverina, taking place at the NSW SES Wagga Wagga Unit in Ashmont on 27th and 28th November 2025.
Generously hosted by the SES Southern Zone HQ at Ashmont, this hands-on program is open to anyone curious about exploring a career in fire and emergency services. Best of all, it’s completely free to participate.
Participants will gain real-world experience and skills across a range of emergency situations, including fire safety, flood management, casualty handling, and road crash rescue. The program also provides opportunities to:
Explore careers you can take anywhere – urban, regional, remote, or coastal.
Experience the wide variety of roles in emergency services by seeing what different agencies have to offer.
Go to work every day knowing you are making a real difference in people’s lives.
Find roles that suit a variety of interests – whether you’re sporty, love science, care about climate and landcare, enjoy helping people, or thrive on variety.
This program isn’t just about skills – it’s about helping adults discover meaningful work, volunteer roles, steady employment, and opportunities for continuous learning. It’s a real job option for anyone in the Riverina wanting to make a difference in their community while building a rewarding career.
Dates: 27th November – Women only | 28th November – Mixed participants
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: NSW SES Wagga Wagga Unit, 208A Fernleigh Rd, Ashmont NSW 2650
Cost: FREE
Take the first step towards an exciting and meaningful career in fire and emergency services. Spaces are limited – secure your spot today!
If you are a council, organisation supporting employment pathways, government body, part of a Regional Industry Employment Program (RIEP), or simply looking for local career opportunities for your community, you can book Girls on Fire to deliver this program and others like it in your area. Our hands-on, career-focused programs are designed to expand the horizons of local people seeking meaningful employment, exploring their options, and for unemployed and underemployed people looking to make a change, giving them practical skills, confidence, and insight into meaningful careers in fire, flood, and emergency services.
Girls on Fire empowers young women through free regional training that builds confidence, jobs, and disaster resilience across Australia.
Are you 15 or 16, volunteering with your local fire service, and passionate about making a difference? This could be your chance to share your story with the world. Find out more now.
Check out all the fun and action at the Toowoomba Girls on Fire program presented by Girls on Fire, all thanks to NAB and local fire & emergency agencies.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. Girls on Fire pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.
