District Mechanical Officer

Location: Geelong

Job type: Full time / Ongoing - full time

Organisation: Country Fire Authority

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Engineering

Reference: VG/1836378
- Location | Corio Workshop, District 7
- Full Time | Ongoing
- DMO Grade 1a | $72,864 pa including allowances (plus 11.5% superannuation)

Are you looking for a values-based, emergency service organisation that puts the community at the centre of everything we do?

We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

With over 51,000 volunteers CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees. We, embrace individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA.

To learn more about the Country Fire Authority (CFA), we invite you to visit our About Us page.

**About the Role**

This is an excellent opportunity to see where a career with CFA can take you

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?

All tools and equipment are supplied. This role will see you work in our Corio workshop from the hours of 7:30am to 4:30pm, plus work a 9-day fortnight. Sound interesting?

CFA critically relies on its fleet of firefighting and specialist appliances in order to meet its service delivery obligations to Victorian communities. The Fleet Maintenance department is part of the Fleet & Protective Equipment team and is responsible for the maintenance, refurbishment and disposal of over 2000 first response appliances and equipment.

Grade 1 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 written, 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.

**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**

**Pre-employment Checks**
- Successfully complete 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 20 January 2025.