Technical Officer

About us
The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) provides fire prevention, preparedness and response services to fire in the built and landscape environments, as well as scientific and specialist capabilities to Queensland communities. The QFD provides a multi-hazard emergency response, including road crash rescue, bushfire, hazardous material, technical and vertical rescue, severe weather incidents, remote and swiftwater rescue, and provides a number of functions supporting community safety outcomes.
The department encompasses Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR), Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ), as well as the broader department which work together to pre-empt, prevent, mitigate and manage the consequences of fires and other emergencies on Queensland communities and support our large volunteer membership across the state.
The QFD is an organisation that is focused on reframing the department's relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations through the Path to Treaty, Closing the Gap and building our cultural capability.
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 QFD. The Technical Acquisition 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, you will be responsible for contributing to the development, design, and implementation of QFD 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/Electrical 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 practi