Station Officer - RAAF Pearce Early Late

About the role:

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 Station Officer for our Aviation Fire and Rescue operations located at RAAF Base Pearce in WA.

The successful Station Officer will respond to incidents as required and perform duties as directed by the Regional Manager.

Whilst you may be required to work shift work which includes day, night weekends and public holidays the position we are seeking is permanently placed on the following roster pattern.

Duration of shifts are as follows:

The roster is Early Shift Roster: Monday to Friday 0700 – 1600, and Late Shift Roster: Monday to Thursday 1500 – 0030*

About you:

Minimum Required Skills & Experience:

To be considered for this role it is mandatory you have the following minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of 60 months as a paid firefighter within the fire and rescue industry

• Completed all required Public Safety units (including site specific units) up to and including the position of Station Officer in accordance with the Enterprise Agreement.

• PUA20613 Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)

• PUA30613 Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operation)

• Hold PUA40313 Certificate IV in Public Safety (Firefighting Supervision).

Ventia require specific units from within the Certificate levels including the following Public Safety Aviation Units which includes: -

• PUAFIR305B Respond to Aviation Incidents (General) and

•  PUAFIR205B Respond to Aviation Incidents (Specialist)

• PUAFIR209B Work safely around aircraft.

• Driver's Licence (HR)

• HLTAID003 Provide First Aid

• HLTAID006 Provide Advanced First Aid

• HLTAID007 Provide Advanced Resuscitation

Other special conditions:

• A proven track record for performance and professionalism within the fire industry

• A strong focus on team orientation

• 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 ARFF pre-employment medical

Benefits:

Ventia offers you a flexible, supportive, and inclusive work environment where you matter. In addition, you will find a stimulating and rewarding working environment where we take our peoples careers seriously and help them to learn and grow.

This role comes with the added security of being offered as a permanent position.

About the company:

Ventia is one of Australasia's largest dedicated infrastructure service providers, Ventia is a new and dynamic organisation with a rich history. Our clients are the owners and operators of major infrastructure that is critical to our communities. No one else does exactly what we do in the way we do it. Making infrastructure work for our communities is at the heart of who we are and it's what unites and excites us.

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. 

To apply

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