Watch Room Operator

• Join one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest essential service providers 
• Opportunity for training and development  
• Great EA wages and conditions. 

Ventia have over 35 years’ experience working with Defence and have provided ongoing Firefighting Services, with a new contract awarded in 2024 to provide 6 +2 +2 years. Now is the time to join Ventia’s Fire Services; we are currently seeking a Watchroom Operator to join the Fire and Rescue operations at Oakey, NSW. This role can be a career as a Watch room operator working within the Emergency Services and Defence Industry or the first step into a career as a Firefighter.
About the role  
This exciting position will see you work as part of a team of Firefighters who are 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.  
• Undertaking training and drills as required to maintain operational readiness.

Special conditions: 
To be eligible for this role, you must be able 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, be able to pass an Australian Federal Police check and the ability to successfully pass a CASA Basic Class 2 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 hold or be able to RPL the following qualifications with your application. (Only complete applications will be assessed). The following minimum 
qualifications are required: 

• PUAFIR215- Prevent Injury
• PUAOPE002B- Operate Communications Equipment
• PUATEA001B- Work in a Team
• PUACOM001C- Communicate in the Workplace
• PUATEA002B- Work Autonomously
• Highly Desirable
• Previous experience in some form of communications room.

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, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.    
Position Reference Number: 162072