Rescue Equipment Technician Team Leader

Fire and Rescue NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym and parking

Genuine work-life balance

Modern buildings and facilities

Supportive team environment

Fitness Passport access for staff and

Job summary

Fire and Rescue NSW in New South Wales seeks a qualified Rescue Equipment Technician Level 4 to lead the inspection, testing, servicing and repair of rescue equipment at the Greenacre workshop, coordinating day-to-day activities and allocating work to Rescue Workshop Technicians to ensure readiness and safe return to service.

You will apply technical leadership in hydraulic and mechanical systems, maintain equipment to high standards and contribute to a safe, efficient workshop environment with

Qualifications

• Trade qualification relevant to maintenance, repair and servicing of specialised mechanical, hydraulic or rescue equipment.
• Certification in Holmatro Service Technician may be required within an agreed timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical leadership in inspection, testing, servicing, maintenance and repair of rescue equipment.
• Coordinate day-to-day workshop activities and allocate work to Rescue Workshop Technicians.
• Ensure operational readiness and safe return to service.

Job description

• Ongoing
• Rescue Equipment Technician Level 4
• Salary: $1,909.60 (level 4) per week, in addition to Team Leader Allowance of $245.50 per week., superannuation, leave loading and tool allowance.
• Greenacre

About the role:

Provide hands-on technical leadership in the inspection, testing, servicing, maintenance and repair of FRNSW rescue equipment, while coordinating and overseeing day-to-day workshop activities and work allocation to Rescue Workshop Technicians to ensure operational readiness and safe return to service

What we can offer:

• A clean working environment
• Genuine work-life balance
• Modern buildings and facilities
• Supportive team 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

About you:

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

Essential Requirements:

• Trade qualification relevant to the maintenance, repair and servicing of specialised mechanical, hydraulic or
  rescue equipment.
• Currently holds Holmatro Service Technician Certification or has ability to obtain and maintain Certification
  within an agreed timeframe following appointment.

For more information on the role, please view the Role Description.

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Richard Wilson on [e-mail].

About us:

FRNSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW.We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Visit our Careers Page to learn more about Fire and Rescue NSW.

Our commitment to diversity:

Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire andRescue 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: Monday, 16th 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.