Oakey Firefighter Early/Late

​Join one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest essential service providers

• Genuine opportunity to drive the success of a newly awarded contract and your career growth and progression.

With over 35 years’ experience working with Defence and with the recently awarded 6-year Firefighting Services contract, 2024 is an exciting time to join Ventia.  In support of this newly awarded contract, Ventia are seeking a Firefighter to join their Fire and Rescue operations at the Army Aviation Centre in Oakey, QLD.

 About the role  

This exciting position will see you work as part of a team of Firefighters who will be responsible for responding to incidents including airfield, structural and bushfire management.

You will perform duties as directed by the Station & Sub Station Officers including but not limited to: 

• Maintaining operational readiness in accordance with relevant procedures.
• Ensuring that all relevant administrative duties associated with operational duties are performed.
• Complying with operational health and safety requirements.

The position will require the successful applicant to work on an early/ late roster cycle: 

Early roster, Monday to Friday, 0700 – 1400.
Late roster, Monday to Friday, 1400 – 2330.

Special conditions: 

Eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance up to a level of negative vetting 1 (secret). As a result of this requirement the incumbent must be an Australian Citizen
Australian Federal Police check.
Ability to successfully pass an ARRFF pre-employment medical.

What’s on offer  

Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives – including the EAP, Ventia’s Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program.
access to employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts and more.

About you  

You must supply evidence of the following qualifications with your application. (Only complete applications will be assessed). The following minimum qualifications are required:

• PUA20613 Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
• PUA30613 Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
• PUAFIR215 Prevent Injury
• PUAOPE013A Operate Communication Systems and Equipment
• PUATEA001B Work in a Team
• PUACOM001C Communicate in the Workplace
• PUATEA002B Work Autonomously
• HLTAID002 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
• PUAFIR203B Respond to urban fire
• PUAFIR207B Operate Breathing Apparatus (Open Circuit)
• PUAEQU001B Prepare, Maintain and test Response Equipment
• PUASAR022A Participate in a rescue operation
• PUAFIR204B Respond to Wildfire
• PUALAW001B Protect and Preserve Incident Scene
• HLTAID003 Provide first aid
• PUAFIR309B Operate Pumps
• PUAVEH001B Drive Vehicles under operational conditions
• PUAOHS002B Maintain Safety at an Incident
• Hold a current HR drivers’ licence

About Ventia  

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Their strategic partnership with Defence and the newly awarded contract represents a transformation in scale and commitment to integrated working, with a service offering providing value for money for the Commonwealth, Defence and Ventia. It encompasses airfield, structural and bushfire response, emergency and rescue services, fire training and Hazmat response.

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: 160119