District Mechanical Officer

CFA; Australia; Remoto; AUD 77.000 - 82.000; Tempo pieno

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Meaningful Purpose

Work-Life Balance

Growth Opportunities

Emergency Memberlink discounts

Wellbeing Focus

Member Assistance Program

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CFA in Victoria is seeking a qualified Motor Mechanic to join as a District Mechanical Officer in a full-time, permanent capacity. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance on CFA appliances, with locations at Bairnsdale, Shepparton, Swan Hill, Kangaroo Flat, Mt Evelyn, Wangaratta, Seymour and Horsham, supported by tools, PPE and uniforms.

You’ll work a 9-day fortnight, 7:15am to 4:15pm (hours may vary by location).

Competenze

• Motor Mechanic Qualification and a Heavy Rigid Driver Licence are required.
• First Aid Level 2 or ability to obtain it within CFA timeframes.

Mansioni

• Carry out preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance and approved modifications to CFA fleet assets.
• Maintain fleet assets according to CFA procedures and industry standards.
• Keep accurate records and documentation of work performed.
• Create electronic Work Orders using CFA software.
• Liaise with Brigade members regarding proposed and completed work.
• Provide maintenance and technical reporting to the Officer-in-Charge.
• Adhere to Industrial Safety Standards at all times.

Conoscenze

Motor Mechanic Qualification

Heavy Rigid Driver Licence

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• Job Function: District Mechanical Officer
• Work Type: Ongoing - full time

About this role

• Location | various options available
  
• Full Time | Ongoing
  
• DMO Grade 1A | $77,302 pa (pa plus ESSS Defined Benefits Superannuation)
  
• Work a 9-day fortnight

Do you want to work for a values-based, emergency service organisation that puts the community at the centre of everything we do?

We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

With over 51,000 volunteers CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees. We, embrace individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA.

To learn more about the Country Fire Authority (CFA), we invite you to visit our About Us page.

About the Role

Are you a Qualified Motor Mechanic keen to secure an opportunity to carry out preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance and approved modifications in a clean environment to well-maintained CFA appliances?

Join CFA in a full-time, permanent role and choose the workshop location that works best for you, with opportunities available at Bairnsdale, Shepparton, Swan Hill, Kangaroo Flat, Mt Evelyn, Wangaratta, Seymour and Horsham. You'll be supported with all tools, equipment, uniforms and PPE supplied, allowing you to focus on delivering quality work from day one. The role offers a 9-day fortnight, with standards hours of 7:15am to 4:15pm, Monday to Friday, start and finish times may vary slightly depended on location.

Grade 1A District Mechanical Officers carry out mechanical tasks associated with the maintenance and servicing of fleet assets as directed by the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) ensuring relevant safety standards and CFA maintenance procedures are adhered to.

After 3 months, the successful candidate may progress from DMO Grade 1a to DMO Grade 1.1 and the salary will increase to $81,553. (Salary is plus allowances: field, first aid, supervision, if qualified).

Your days will see you showcase your skills undertaking the following tasks:

• Under the direction of the workshop OIC, carrying out preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance and approved modifications to fleet assets.
• Ensuring fleet assets are maintained in accordance with appropriate industry standards and relevant CFA maintenance procedures.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation on work performed.
• Creation of electronic Work Orders utilising CFA software.
• Liaison with Brigade members regarding proposed work and work performed.
• Maintaining reporting to the Officer-in-Charge on maintenance, administrative and technical matters.
• Ensuring that Industrial Safety Standards are observed.

About You

The successful applicant will have the following:

• Motor Mechanic Qualification and hold a Heavy Rigid Driver Licence
• You must also have the skills and ability to maintain safety at an Incident Scene and render assistance to others (First Aid L2) (note: this can be obtained within the timeframes set out by CFA if not held).

Furthermore, you will have proven ability to work as part of a team and actively participate in team discussions. Crucial to your success will be your ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, you will have a proven ability to maintain a safe work environment and a proactive and energetic attitude with the initiative to seek tasks and challenges.

This is an excellent opportunity to see where a career with CFA can take you!

Why choose CFA

• Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
• Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
• Growth Opportunities: Learning and development
• Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
• Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations
• Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways

Pre-employment Checks

Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:

• Successfully complete Reference Checks, a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, Working Rights Check, Driver History/Licence Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check.

CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.

If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email [e-mail]

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