Rescue Equipment Technician Sydney NSW Australia

Fire and Rescue NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Parking

Fitness Passport access

Study assistance

Ongoing training

Job summary

Fire and Rescue NSW is seeking a Rescue Equipment Technician Level 1 to inspect, test, service, maintain and repair rescue tools and equipment used on appliances and at emergency incidents. The role ensures operational effectiveness and safe return to service in line with FRNSW standards.

Based at Greenacre, the position includes a weekly salary between $1,591.30 and $1,909.60, plus superannuation, leave loading and tool allowance, with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Inspect, test, service, maintain and repair FRNSW rescue tools and specialised equipment to ensure operational effectiveness and safe return to service.
• Opportunity for training in servicing, maintaining and repairing firefighting/rescue equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, service and repair FRNSW rescue tools and equipment to ensure operational readiness.
• Maintain equipment in accordance with FRNSW standards, manufacturers specifications and legislative requirements.

Skills

Equipment servicing

Maintenance

Repair skills

Job description

• Ongoing
• Grade: Rescue Equipment Technician Level 1
• Salary: Between $1,591.30 (level 1) to $1,909.60 (level 4) per week, in addition to superannuation, leave loading and tool allowance
• Greenacre - Rostered hours will be 0600-1430 Monday to Friday

About the role:

Inspect, test, service, maintain and repair FRNSW rescue tools and specialised equipment used on appliances and at emergency incidents to ensure operational effectiveness and safe return to service in accordance with FRNSW standards, manufacturers specifications and legislative requirements.

About you:

• Proven knowledge and experience in the servicing, maintenance and repair of equipment

Essential Requirements:

• Inspect, test, service, maintain and repair FRNSW rescue tools and specialised equipment used on appliances and at emergency incidents to ensure operational effectiveness and safe return to service in accordance with FRNSW standards, manufacturers specifications and legislative requirements.
• The position may be required to undertake specific training in servicing, maintaining, and repairing of firefighting/rescue equipment and the use of machinery

What we can offer:

• Modern buildings and facilities
• Activity based working environment
• Free on-site gym and parking
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate
• Study assistance for approved courses
• Ongoing training and development

Our commitment to diversity:

Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.

We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.

If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at [e-mail]

Applications close: Thursday 5th November 2026, 11:55pm A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.