Field Training Drill Operator (Casual)

Fire Rescue Victoria; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Health & wellbeing support

Superannuation salary sacrifice

Job summary

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is seeking Casual Practical Area Drill (PAD) Operators to support the delivery of practical training for the CFA at field training grounds across Victoria. The role involves ensuring facilities, equipment and activities are operated safely to develop firefighting skills and capabilities.

Responsibilities include operating FTG resources, maintaining equipment in training-ready condition, and supervising activities for volunteers and staff in accordance with

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to plan, organise and deliver work against objectives.
• Ability to work in dynamic, high-risk environments safely.
• Technical firefighting knowledge and incident response procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate Field Training Ground (FTG) resources to support safe delivery of practical training.
• Maintain training equipment and facilities in a 'Training Ready' condition.
• Supervise practical training activities for volunteers, career personnel and community members.
• Operate and regulate training props, including hot fire, and prepare training scenarios.
• Apply OH&S risk management practices to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Decision making

Firefighting operations knowledge

Risk assessment & mitigation

OH&S knowledge

Driver's licence

Education

PUAFIR207 – Operate breathing apparatus

PUAOHS002B – Maintain safety at an incident scene

PUATEA001 – Work in a team

PUAFIR309 – Operate pumps

Job description

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is seeking Casual Practical Area Drill (PAD) Operators to support the delivery of practical training for the CFA at field training grounds across Victoria. The role involves ensuring facilities, equipment and activities are operated safely to develop firefighting skills and capabilities.

Responsibilities include operating FTG resources, maintaining equipment in training-ready condition, and supervising activities for volunteers and staff in accordance with