Field Training Ground Operator - Casual Fire & Rescue

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Superannuation salary sacrifice

Education and professional development

Job summary

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is seeking Casual Practical Area Drill (PAD) Operator to support CFA training at the West Sale CFA Training Campus. This hands-on role ensures facilities and equipment are safe and ready to deliver realistic firefighting practice.

You will supervise training activities, operate training props including hot fire, follow OH&S procedures, and adapt to night and weekend shifts. A current driver’s licence and ability to work outdoors in varying weather are required.

Qualifications

• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to plan, organise and deliver work against objectives.
• Ability and willingness to make decisions in a complex service delivery environment.
• Technical expertise in firefighting operations, SOPs and practices.
• Experience in risk control, assessment and mitigation.
• Sound knowledge of OH&S legislation, policies and procedures.
• A current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Operating Field Training Ground (FTG) resources to support the safe and effective delivery of practical training.
• Maintaining training equipment and facilities in a "Training Ready" condition.
• Supervising practical training activities for volunteers, career personnel and community members, in accordance with their skills and competencies.
• Operating and regulating training props, including hot fire, and preparing training scenarios, equipment and facilities.
• Applying risk management practices to ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Planning & organising

Decision making

Technical firefighting knowledge

OH&S knowledge

Driver's licence

Job description

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is seeking Casual Practical Area Drill (PAD) Operator to support CFA training at the West Sale CFA Training Campus. This hands-on role ensures facilities and equipment are safe and ready to deliver realistic firefighting practice.

You will supervise training activities, operate training props including hot fire, follow OH&S procedures, and adapt to night and weekend shifts. A current driver’s licence and ability to work outdoors in varying weather are required.