Permanent Fire Systems Technician – Defence Sector

Downer; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare discounts

Retail savings

Car purchases

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Downer is recruiting a Fire Systems Technician for Randwick Barracks in Sydney. This permanent on-site role focuses on corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis, and timely response to fire system issues in defence facilities.

You'll bring a Certificate III in Fire Systems Testing and Inspection and FPAA/FPAS accreditation, with the ability to obtain Defence clearance. We value a strong work ethic and commitment to safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Fire Systems Testing and Inspection is required.
• FPAA or FPAS accreditation is required or highly desirable.
• Ability to obtain Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship mandatory).
• Post-trade experience in fire systems fault diagnosis and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Respond to corrective maintenance work orders within contract times.
• Conduct root cause analysis using manuals, standards and asset history.
• Perform rectification works and replacements of faulty components.
• Implement make safe or temporary repairs and escalate major replacements.
• Verify and test corrective maintenance ensuring standards and Defence policies.

Skills

Fire system fault diagnosis

Root cause analysis

Rectification works

Test and verification

Defence security clearance eligibility

Education

Certificate III in Fire Systems Testing and Inspection

Fire Protection Accreditation (FPAA) or FPAS Accreditation (NSW)

Job description

Downer is recruiting a Fire Systems Technician for Randwick Barracks in Sydney. This permanent on-site role focuses on corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis, and timely response to fire system issues in defence facilities.

You'll bring a Certificate III in Fire Systems Testing and Inspection and FPAA/FPAS accreditation, with the ability to obtain Defence clearance. We value a strong work ethic and commitment to safe, compliant operations.