Emergency Vehicle Technician

Be a part of Australian aviation history

Specialist training in hybrid ultra-large fire vehicles provided

Western Sydney International airport home location + some travel

Why Join Us?

Work with the first-of-its-kind hybrid diesel/electric Ultra Large Fire Fighting Vehicles—designed specifically for aviation emergency response.

Be part of a once-in-a-generation project supporting a brand-new international airport and a state-of-the-art facility.

Specialised Training provided and generous EBA benefits

About the Role

As an Emergency Vehicle Technician, you'll take ownership of the maintenance and operational integrity of our ARFFS fleet at Western Sydney International Airport and support other ARFFS locations on an ad hoc basis. You'll be the go-to technical expert, ensuring our ARFF Operational assets including vehicles, boats, and equipment meet the highest standards of safety and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the primary technical contact for Western Sydney Airport.

Manage the day-to-day operations of one or two maintenance workshops.

Perform preventative, corrective, and scheduled maintenance on ARFFS assets.

Execute and adapt maintenance schedules to meet operational needs.

Contribute to local and regional improvement initiatives.

Escalate and assist in resolving complex technical issues.

Maintain accurate maintenance records using computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) e.g. MEX, SAP, etc.

Travel to other locations as required to support maintenance activities.

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What You'll Bring

A recognised trade certificate in heavy vehicles/diesel engines or relevant Australian Recognised Trade Certificate (ARTC)

Able to obtain security clearance sufficient for holding an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)

Demonstrated experience and ability to perform maintenance on heavy vehicles (emergency vehicles preferred) to a high standard

Demonstrated ability to accurately diagnose routine and non-routine faults/failures using diagnostic skills.

Demonstrated ability to plan, organise and perform work with limited guidance, for cost effective outcomes, meeting maintenance key performance indicators.

Demonstrated ability to prioritise own work within the constraints of the scheduling process

Demonstrated experience with the use of Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) (MEX experience preferred)

Demonstrated ability to lead a small team at the same location

Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated computer literacy skills

ArcTick Licence (desirable)

Working at Heights, Confined Space, Rigging & Dogging, and CPR qualifications (preferred)

At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives, and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community that we serve. We appreciate everyone is unique, and acknowledge diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making.

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Should you require any further information please contact Cortnie Taylor, TA Partner on

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11.55 pm (AEST) 29 September 2025