SEQ Fire (ABN 73 610 671 611) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
1. Scope
This policy applies to all personal information collected by SEQ Fire in connection with our recruitment, employment and related business activities.
2. What we collect
We may collect the following personal information:
Resumes, cover letters and employment history
Contact details (name, address, phone number, email)
Trade licences and qualification details
Right‑to‑work documentation and identification
Results of police checks or other background checks (with your consent)
Any other information you choose to provide during recruitment
3. Why we collect it
Assess your suitability for current or future employment
Verify trade licences and other qualifications
Conduct police checks where a role is safety‑critical or legally required
Contact you about the progress of your application
Maintain employment records if you join SEQ Fire
4. Disclosure of personal information
SEQ Fire does not sell, rent or trade your personal information to any third party. We will only disclose personal information for the purposes described above or when required or authorised by law. Typical disclosures may include:
Licence or registration bodies to verify qualifications
Accredited providers to conduct police or background checks (with your consent)
Government agencies, courts or regulators where disclosure is mandated by law
5. Storage and security
Your information is stored in secure electronic systems and, where applicable, in locked physical files. We use reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect your information from misuse, interference and loss, and from unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
6. How long SEQ Fire keeps your information
SEQ Fire retains resumes and associated records indefinitely for reference in future recruitment campaigns, unless you request that we delete them or we are legally required to do so sooner.
7. Access and correction
You may request access to, or correction of, the personal information we hold about you at any time by contacting our Privacy Officer (details in Section 10). We will respond within a reasonable period and comply with the APPs when giving access or making corrections.
8. Privacy complaints
If you believe we have breached your privacy, please contact our Privacy Officer in writing using the details below. We will investigate and respond in accordance with our obligations under the Privacy Act. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may refer your complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The current version is available on request and will indicate the date of the latest revision.
10. Contact
Privacy Officer: Thomas Buxton
SEQ Fire
QBCC 15014856
PO Box 5368, Stafford Heights QLD 4053
Phone: 1300 489 081
Email: admin@seqfire.net.au