District Mechanical Officer

CFA; Melbourne; In loco; AUD 70.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

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Meaningful Purpose

Work-Life Balance

Growth Opportunities

Discounts: Emergency Memberlink

Wellbeing Focus

Member Assistance Program

Descrizione del lavoro

The District Mechanical Officer role with CFA in Mt Evelyn, VIC, is a full-time ongoing position. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance on CFA fleet assets, undertake modifications, and ensure safety standards are met in a well-equipped workshop with standard hours 7:15am–4:15pm, Monday to Friday, 9‑day fortnight.

You must hold a Motor Mechanic Qualification and a Heavy Rigid Licence; First Aid L2 is preferred or can be obtained.

Competenze

• Motor Mechanic Qualification and hold a Heavy Rigid Driver Licence.
• First Aid L2 (note: this can be obtained within CFA timeframes).

Mansioni

• Under the direction of the workshop OIC, carry out preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance and approved modifications to fleet assets.
• Maintain assets in accordance with CFA procedures and industry standards.
• Create electronic Work Orders using CFA software and keep accurate maintenance records.
• Liaise with Brigade members regarding work performed and report to the Officer-in-Charge.

Conoscenze

Motor Mechanic

First Aid L2

Strumenti

CFA software

Descrizione del lavoro

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

About this role

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

CFA is an emergency service that places the community at the centre of everything we do. We work to protect lives and property across Victoria, every hour of the day.

Our organisation is made up of employees working alongside more than 51,000 volunteers. We value the different skills, experience and viewpoints that people bring, because they strengthen how we operate and support the services Victorians rely on.

We aim to be a workplace where people feel supported to do meaningful work, develop professionally and contribute to outcomes that matter to the people and places we serve.

To learn more about who we are and the work we do, 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?

This full-time, ongoing vacancy will see you work in our Mt Evelyn workshop with all tools and equipment supplied including uniform and PPE. The working hours are from 7:15am to 4:15pm Monday to Friday (with a 9-day fortnight).

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.

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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