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Salary- Fire Vehicle Repairer - Auto Electrician
- Ongoing, Full Time (9-day fortnight)
- Grade: Fire Vehicle Repairer
- Salary: $1,370.70 per week (Level 1) to $1,576.30 per week (Level 4), plus a Tool Allowance of $35.40 per week. A Fire Equipment Allowance of $92.20 per week will be payable after 12 months continuous satisfactory service.
- Location: Greenacre
About us:
Fire and Rescue NSW 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.
What we can offer:
- 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 the role:
This role will perform electrical work required to maintain and repair all vehicles and appliances associated with the operation of Fire and Rescue NSW.
Essential Requirements:
- Relevant Auto Electrical trade qualifications with Motor Vehicle Trade Persons Certificate
- Hold or willingness to obtain a HR driving licence within three months of starting in the role at candidate’s own expense.
- Air conditioning licence is preferred but not an essential requirement.
Note: The role holder is required to work in accordance with a roster system, requiring shift work, overtime, on-call and some interstate travel for up to a week at a time.
The role holder will undertake relevant industry-based training as required.
During periods of On-Call, the role holder needs to reside within reasonable work proximity to allow for required response.
For more information on the role, please view the Role Description Fire Vehicle Repairer RD.pdf
Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Neil Leishman, Maintenance Controller on (02) 9742 7***.
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 ***********@fire.nsw.gov.au
How to apply:
To be considered for this role, please provide an up-to-date resume which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
Please answer the following two targeted questions. It is recommended you draft your responses in a Word document then paste into the required field in the online application.
1. Please outline your experience in the repair and maintenance of vehicles (maximum 400 words).
2. Please provide an example of when you encountered a difficult job which required you to use an alternative solution to the "usual" way of doing a job (maximum 400 words).
Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/writing-your-application
Applications close: 28 April 2024
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.
Link to FRNSW Careers Page Fire Vehicle Repairer - Auto Electrician - Sydney, NSW, Australia
Summary of role requirements:
- Looking for candidates available to work:
- Monday: Morning, Afternoon
- Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
- Friday: Morning, Afternoon
- Saturday: Morning, Afternoon
- Sunday: Morning, Afternoon
- 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
- Working rights required for this role
- Expected salary: $1,370 - $1,576 per week
