Permanent Fire Systems Technician — Defence Career

Downer; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare discounts

Retail savings

Car purchases

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Downer is inviting applications for a permanent Fire Systems Technician role at Randwick Barracks. The position supports Defence capability with a broad scope of corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis, and component rectification to keep fire systems operational.

Ideal candidates hold Certificate III in Fire Systems Testing and Inspection, FPAA/FPAS NSW accreditation, and the ability to obtain Defence clearance. A strong work ethic and commitment to high-quality outcomes are essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Fire Systems Testing and Inspection.
• FPAA or FPAS accreditation (NSW).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship required).
• Post-trade experience diagnosing fire systems faults and performing corrective maintenance.
• Experience with root cause analysis, fault finding and compliance testing.
• Experience responding to unplanned or reactive work orders.

Responsibilities

• Respond to corrective maintenance work orders and unplanned fire system faults within contract-specified response times.
• Conduct root cause analysis and diagnosis using manuals, standards and asset history.
• Perform rectification works including repairs or replacements of faulty fire system components.
• Implement make safe or temporary repairs when required and escalate major component replacement.
• Verify and test corrective maintenance works, ensuring compliance to standards and Defence policies.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Fault diagnosis

Compliance testing

Reactive maintenance

Education

Certificate III in Fire Systems Testing and Inspection

FPAA or FPAS accreditation NSW

Defence security clearance eligibility

Job description

Downer is inviting applications for a permanent Fire Systems Technician role at Randwick Barracks. The position supports Defence capability with a broad scope of corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis, and component rectification to keep fire systems operational.

Ideal candidates hold Certificate III in Fire Systems Testing and Inspection, FPAA/FPAS NSW accreditation, and the ability to obtain Defence clearance. A strong work ethic and commitment to high-quality outcomes are essential.