Watch Room Operator

Watch Room Operator

**Date**:28 Nov 2024**Location**:East Sale, VIC, AU, 3852**Company**:Ventia- Our Rescue & Fire Fighting (RFF) services currently extend from stations in WA, SA, VIC, NSW and QLD. Due to the evolving nature of this contract, we are currently employing a Watchroom Operator in our Fire and Rescue operations at Defence Base East Sale, Victoria. This role can be a career as a Watch room operator working within the Emergency Services and Defence Industry or the first step into a career as a Firefighter.**Responsibilities**
- To maintain an effective operational readiness in accordance with the relevant policies and guidelines of Ventia.
- Respond fire crews to incidents as required at the applicable fire station and maintain support and communications where required to the Incident Controller.
- Assist the OIC of the Fire Station to ensure that all relevant administrative duties associated with the operational aspect of the fire station are performed.
- Participate in the Fire Station training and development plan.

**Mandatory Requirements**
- You must hold or be able to RPL the following:

- PUAFIR215- Prevent Injury
- PUAOPE002B- Operate Communications Equipment
- PUATEA001B- Work in a Team
- PUACOM001C- Communicate in the Workplace
- PUATEA002B- Work Autonomously
- Highly Desirable
- Previous experience in some form of communications room.

**Other Requirements**
- A strong focus on team orientation
- You must be an Australian Citizen and able to maintain a Department of Defence Security Clearance.

**Benefits**
- Be part of a long-term defence contract.
- Competitive remuneration package

**How to apply**
We acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.**Diversity**
- Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.- Position Reference Number: 160996