Technical Officer

6 months ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Full time

About us

As a department our purpose is to help the community to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from the impact of fire and emergency events.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is the primary provider of fire, rescue and emergency management programs and services throughout Queensland. The department encompasses the Fire and Rescue Service, disaster management services, the Rural Fire Service and the State Emergency Service, and also supports other volunteer groups providing emergency response to Queenslanders.

QFES is one department with many services, many capabilities and many partners.

Purpose of the role

The Fleet Delivery team leads fleet operations, fleet strategy and mechanical services and provides repairs and maintenance of fit for purpose light, medium and heavy commercial fleet vehicles and associated equipment to all members of QFES. The Technical Fleet team provides delivery of statewide vehicle design and acquisition, operational fleet management, equipment acquisition, research and development, including building maintenance functions for the full lifecycle management and best practice approach to ensure all fleet assets and equipment are managed strategically and maintained to meet the complex environment in which they are deployed and utilised, and to meet operational capability and organisational objectives.
Reporting to the Manager (Fleet Acquisitions) you will be responsible for contributing to the development, design, and implementation of QFES fire appliances, pumps, systems, and associated equipment, ensuring compliance with Australian Design Rules (ADR), Australian Standards, Transport and Main Roads regulations, Heavy Vehicle National Law and Regulations, the Queensland Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Road Rules) Regulations 2009 and the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 (the Act). You will be responsible for the management, planning, analysis, coordination and completion of complex projects, and provide technical advice and support for the acquisition of fire appliances and associated equipment through the design, manufacturing, delivery and warranty phases to ensure they meet operational service requirements.

Key requirements

Mandatory requirements
- Current Medium Rigid drivers' licence (or ability to attain prior to appointment).
- Possession of trade certification qualifications as an Engineering Trades Person Level 1 (motor mechanic or auto electrician) Heavy Vehicle Stream or Mechanical/Mechatronic/Electical Engineering qualifications, skills and knowledge deemed equivalent.

Highly desirable requirements
- Knowledge in vehicle mechanical modification and body building manufacturing process.
- Experience in project management and/or project management methodologies.
- Minimum of three years' relevant experience in heavy vehicle or emergency services vehicles related environment.

Your key accountabilities

Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting key frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:

- Develop complex technical documentation, including specifications to support the design, manufacture, maintenance, and use of fire appliances and associated equipment.
- Consult and liaise with operational officers at all levels to ascertain service requirements of fire appliances and equipment to meet service delivery requirements.
- Develop specifications and designs for fire appliance enhancements, rebuilds and repairs, including the research of new technologies to ensure operational service requirements are met.
- Provide technical support and contract management services, and advice throughout the manufacturing of fire appliances, including maintenance work to ensure operational requirements are met.
- Manage technical projects, including preparation of estimates and budgets for the acquisition, rebuild and maintenance of fire appliances and associated equipment as required.
- Ensure that equipment, goods and services are purchased at the most efficient price, are fit-for-purpose and monitored for performance, in accordance with departmental procurement policies and procedures.
- Manage and complete inspection and acceptance testing, including handover of appliances, and develop and conduct familiarisation sessions to ensure effective delivery of fire appliances and equipment.
- Manage contractors and suppliers, ensuring that the appliance build, and modifications are performed in accordance with best practice procedures, specifications and standards.

Capabilities

To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the "key accountabilities" for this role:
Leadership Competency Stream - Individual Contributor (leading self)

Vision
- Stimulates ideas and innovation
- Makes insightful decisions

Results
- Builds enduring relationships
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