District Mechanical Officer

2 months ago


Ballarat, Australia Country Fire Authority Full time

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is one of the world's largest, and most highly regarded, community-based emergency services organisations. We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. CFA strives to be a values-based organisation and an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees, where people with a variety of skills, experiences and backgrounds all add value through the roles they perform.

**About the Role**:
Are you a Qualified Motor Mechanic keen to secure an opportunity to carry out preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance and approved modifications in a clean environment to well-maintained CFA appliances?
These roles will see you work a 9-day fortnight in our Ballarat workshop, Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 4.45pm. All tools and equipment supplied, including uniform and PPE. Sound interesting?
Grade 1 District Mechanical Officers carry out mechanical tasks associated with the maintenance and servicing of fleet assets as directed by the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) ensuring relevant safety standards and CFA maintenance procedures are adhered to.
Your days will see you showcase your skills undertaking the following tasks:

- Under the direction of the workshop OIC, carrying out preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance and approved modifications to fleet assets.
- Ensuring fleet assets are maintained in accordance with appropriate industry standards and relevant CFA maintenance procedures.
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation on work performed.
- Creation of electronic Work Orders utilising CFA software.
- Liaison with Brigade members regarding proposed work and work performed.
- Maintaining reporting to the Officer-in-Charge on maintenance, administrative and technical matters.
- Ensuring that Industrial Safety Standards are observed.

**About You**:
**The successful applicant will have the following**:

- Motor Mechanic Qualification and hold a Heavy Rigid Driver Licence (note: Heavy Rigid drivers licence can be obtained within time frames set out by CFA if not held).
- You must also have the skills and ability to maintain safety at an Incident Scene and render assistance to others (First Aid L2) (note: this can be obtained within the timeframes set out by CFA if not held).

Furthermore, you will have proven ability to work as part of a team and actively participate in team discussions. Crucial to your success will be your ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written, you will have a proven ability to maintain a safe work environment and a proactive and energetic attitude with the initiative to seek tasks and challenges.
This is an excellent opportunity to see where a career with CFA can take you

**Your Application**:

- Cover letter
- Resume
- Address the Key Selection Criteria

**Pre-employment checks**:

- Can provide acceptable evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (minimum of 3 doses) or provide medical evidence confirming an exemption.
- Successfully complete a National Police History Check and Working with Children Check

CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.

**Applications close**: 11:59pm 14 August 2023.



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