The Organisation 

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep are helping to secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world.

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful.  We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

The Role & The Team

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and experienced an Emergency Vehicle Technician Band 4 at Ballina airport. In this role you will be responsible to apply specialised mechanical knowledge to the asset lifecycle maintenance function to ensure cost-effective and efficient delivery of asset management for our national Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) business group. The assets involved are a fleet of fire fighting vehicles, water rescue vessels and mechanical plant.

To be a successful applicant you must have experience in heavy vehicle mechanical maintenance and be comfortable resolving complex faults within short timeframes whilst supporting maintenance of other ARFFS assets.

The role requires travel to other sites to ensure the business requirements are maintained.

As an Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Band 4 you will be part of a small team maintaining the operational integrity and capability of the Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting fleet and ensure all fire vehicles, inshore rescue boats, associated training equipment and other miscellaneous mechanical equipment meet the requirements of Airservices Australia and any Statutory Authority Rulings that are applicable.

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description:

 Emergency Vehicle Technician - Position Description.pdf

The Person

To be successful in this role you will be a team player that enjoys working within a busy environment and have the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. In return for your innovative approach, problem solving skills and dynamic attitude, we will reward you with a diverse and challenging career. You will receive a highly competitive remuneration and gain the opportunity to work with a highly skilled and supportive team within a positive and professional corporate culture. Qualifications in Heavy Vehicle maintenance is mandatory for this position and any further accreditations or certifications would be an advantage.

The successful applicant will have;

• Heavy vehicle knowledge and experience is mandatory;
• Comprehensive knowledge and expertise with respect to vehicle electrical systems and fault diagnosis;
• Ability to complete modifications in accordance with engineering instructions;
• Demonstrated experience in a complex work environment and ability to resolve complex multi-disciplinary vehicle and ancillary equipment faults;
• Relevant trade qualifications.

At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives, and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community that we serve. We appreciate everyone is unique, and acknowledge diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making.

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent resident as an ASIC is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

Should you require any further information please contact Jane Moloney, Talent Acquisition Advisor at Jane.Moloney@airservicesaustralia.com #LI-JM1

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11.55 pm (AEST) Sunday, 5 May 2024.