Firefighter Army Aviation Centre Oakey

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Monday to Friday

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Location
Oakey QLD 4401
 
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Full job description
Firefighter Army Aviation Centre Oakey

Date: 21 Aug 2024
Location: Oakey, QLD, AU, 4401
Company: Ventia
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
PUAFIR30+B 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, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

Position Reference Number: 15+363

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