Are you ready to use your skills for something bigger?

Join our team as a Fire Vehicle Repairer and become a vital part of our community's safety net.

In this hands-on fleet role, your work directly supports our firefighters, ensuring they have the reliable vehicles they need to protect the community.

You'll travel to various sites, seeing firsthand the difference you make. The genuine appreciation from the community is truly rewarding. If you're a skilled repairer looking for purpose, this is your chance. Apply today and start making a difference!

• Fire Vehicle Repairers - Auto Electricians and Mechanics 
• Ongoing, Full Time (9-day fortnight)
• Grade: Fire Vehicle Repairer
• Salary: $1,411.80 per week (Level 1) to $1,623.60 per week (Level 4), plus a range of allowances including tool, fire equipment and heavy vehicle inspectors.
• Location: Greenacre

About us:

Fire and Rescue NSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW.  We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Visit our Careers Page to learn more about Fire and Rescue NSW.

About the role:     

• Maintain, diagnose and repair all vehicles and ladder trucks in operation at FRNSW to meet the operational and safety standards required for emergency services.
• Work to improve and develop specialised systems and enhancements.
• Utilise FRNSW systems to monitor scheduled servicing and for the entry of data associated with specific repairs.

 About you:

• Experience in the repair and maintenance of light or heavy vehicles.
• Team player who likes to solve problems and has a willingness to learn. 

 Essential Requirements:

• Relevant Mechanical or Auto Electrical experience (trade qualified auto electrician with an MVRIC licence).
• Hold or willingness to obtain a HR driving licence. Fire & Rescue NSW will fund this licence for the successful applicant, if needed.
• Note: You will be required to work on a roster, which includes a mix of shift work, overtime, on-call and some interstate travel. You will be given the opportunity to expand your skills with relevant, industry-based training.

 Desirable Requirements

• Experience in Hydraulic system and Pumps
• Air conditioning licence

For more information on the role, please view the Role Description

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Anthony Barkley, Fleet Manager on 0461 381 416.

What we can offer:

• A strong onboarding process.
• A supplied and laundered uniform, along with all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• A clean working environment.
• Free on-site gym and parking.
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate.
• Study assistance for approved courses.
• Leave entitlement (15 days sick leave and RDO).
• Ongoing training and development.
• After one year, a Fire Vehicle Repairer will receive a Fire Equipment Allowance of $94.97 per week.
• This role offers the opportunity to travel across the state with a provided travel allowance.
• This role assists in major incidents and makes a real difference in the community. This is a high-pressure role where your skills directly contribute to the safety of others.

 Our commitment to diversity:

Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.

We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.

If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at recruitment@fire.nsw.gov.au

How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please provide an up-to-date resume and cover letter which details your skills and experience in relation to the repair and maintenance of heavy vehicles, and your interest in the role.

Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/writing-your-application

Applications close:  20 October 2025 11:55pm

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.