District Mechanical Officer

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?
This fixed term, full-time role will see you work in our Wangaratta workshop base, and across North East Victoria from the hours of 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
All tools and equipment are supplied including uniform and PPE.
After 3 months, the successful candidate may progress from DMO Entrant Level to DMO 1.1 and the salary will increase to $79,.
(Salary is plus allowances: availability, field, first aid, supervision, if qualified)
Entrant Level 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 in writing, 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
Why choose CFA
Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
Growth Opportunities: Learning and development
Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations
Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways
Your Application
Click the 'apply' button to access our online application form.
Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions.
When applying for a position with CFA, please submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates your qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position.
Pre-employment Checks
Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:
Successfully complete Reference Checks, a National Police History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid 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 midnight on 16 September
If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email
The Country Fire Authority (CFA) values your privacy.
We will use the information you provide when you are applying for employment with us for the purpose of recruitment, selection, evaluation and appointment and to report on anonymised key metrics (e.g. diversity).
The information we collect will be handled in accordance with privacy laws, including the Privacy and Data Protection Act .
You can view our Privacy Statement