Fire Portable Technician

BGIS; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Competitive wages

Career growth & training

Equipment provided (iPad, phone, PPE)

Referral bonus

Health & wellbeing benefits

Novated leasing options

Paid parental leave

Volunteer leave

Safe systems of work

Job summary

Fire Services Queensland (FSQ) is seeking an experienced Portables Fire Technician to inspect, test, and service portable fire equipment across client sites in Queensland. You will ensure compliance with Australian Standards 1851:2012, diagnose faults, and perform repairs while delivering excellent customer service.

Join FSQ, a BGIS brand, and enjoy company benefits, career development, and a safety-first work environment.

Qualifications

• QBCC Licence and relevant industry licences are required.
• Strong product knowledge of portable fire equipment is preferred.
• Previous experience in a similar fire protection role is highly regarded.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship are essential.
• Ability to work independently with good time management.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and strong work ethic are expected.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and testing portable fire equipment in accordance with Australian Standards 1851:2012.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs and replacements as required.
• Completing routine servicing and maintenance of portable fire equipment.
• Accurately completing service reports and compliance documentation.
• Providing exceptional customer service and technical support to clients.
• Working independently across various client sites throughout Queensland.
• Maintaining high standards of safety, workmanship, and professionalism on site.

Skills

QBCC Licence

Industry licences

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Reliable & punctual

Job description

Portables Fire Technician
Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Company: Fire Services Queensland (FSQ)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Portables Fire Technician to join our growing Service & Maintenance team in Brisbane. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the inspection, testing, servicing, and maintenance of portable fire equipment in accordance with Australian Standards 1851:2012. This position plays a key role in ensuring our clients’ fire safety equipment remains compliant, operational, and maintained to the highest standards.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Company vehicle - modern fleet with tolls, fuel & insurance covered
• Competitive wages, yearly increases, RDOs, overtime & on-call allowance
• Career growth - paid training, study leave, and structured development pathways
• Top-tier equipment provided - iPad, phone, uniforms & PPE supplied
• Recognition & rewards - spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus
• Health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits - Fitness Passport (access for you and your family to gyms and aquatic centres nationwide), employee discounts, and optional yearly paid flu vaccination vouchers
• Additional employee benefits including novated leasing options
• Paid parental leave & volunteer leave
• Safe systems of work and supportive leadership

What You’ll Be Doing

Inspecting and testing portable fire equipment in accordance with Australian Standards 1851:2012

Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs and replacements where required

Completing routine servicing and maintenance of portable fire equipment

Accurately completingservice reports and compliance documentation

Providing exceptional customer service and technical support to clients

Working independently across various client sites throughout Queensland

Maintaining high standards ofsafety, workmanship, and professionalism on site

Your Skills, Experience & Attributes

QBCC Licence and relevant industry licences

Strongproduct knowledge within portable fire equipment

Previousexperience within a similar fire protection role highly regarded

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

Ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively

Positive attitude, reliability, and strong work ethic

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Additional industry licences or related experience (desirable)

Full working rights in Australia (essential)

About Fire Services Queensland (FSQ)

Fire Services Queensland (FSQ) is a leading provider of fire protection solutions, delivering services across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and government sectors. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality fire compliance and protection services with strong safety standards, integrity, and professionalism.

As a BGIS brand, FSQ combines specialist local expertise with the strength and global reach of BGIS.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.