SUPERVISOR FLEET DESIGN

This opportunity offers:

• Ongoing employment
• Full time role & 35 hour working week
• RFS Level 10/11
• Attractive annual salary $131,213 - $144,591 p.a. plus 12% superannuation
• Location: Marsden Park (flexible working arrangements considered)

Looking for more information?

Why not reach out to our role expert, Daisy Beddison, for a confidential chat on 0419 512 535. 

Join Our Team: Protect, Serve, and Make a Difference!

We are the Rural Fire Service (RFS), a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW. When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie. We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose. If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you! Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and our cherished NSW landscapes.

What you’ll be doing:

Join the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) — one of the world’s largest volunteer-based emergency services and play a critical role in protecting communities and the environment. We’re seeking a Supervisor, Fleet Design to lead the design and development of specialised firefighting vehicles and equipment, ensuring our frontline teams are equipped with innovative, fit-for-purpose solutions. You'll be leading engineering design projects for firefighting appliances, while managing end-to-end project delivery, including planning, risk, costing, and compliance. You'll collaborate with internal stakeholders, government agencies, and suppliers to drive innovation and continuous improvement in fleet design.

To thrive in this role, you will:

• Have proven experience in engineering design and project delivery within complex or regulated environments, ideally involving vehicles, equipment or specialised assets.
• Be a vehicle design specialist, with hands-on experience in vehicle engineering, modification and integration — including fitting components such as cranes or specialised equipment onto trucks, with a strong understanding of homologation, certification and compliance requirements.
• Have the ability to plan, coordinate and deliver end-to-end projects, managing timelines, budgets, risks and compliance requirements.
• Be people-focused, a confident leader who can supervise, mentor and develop a small team while fostering a positive and high-performing culture.
• Be analytical and solutions-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and standards to deliver practical outcomes.
• Be stakeholder-savvy and experienced in building collaborative relationships across internal teams, government agencies, suppliers and contractors to achieve shared outcomes.
• Have an appreciation for working within a volunteer-based organisation and motivated by contributing to community safety and emergency response.

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the role description and our organisation structure. 

Note: As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting. 

Why work for us?

• Operational/Corporate uniform available
• Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more
• Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family
• Salary packaging options available
• One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month 
• Ongoing learning and professional development programs (RFS is a Registered Training Organisation giving you access to various internal courses)
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools!

Other Benefits:

• Limited free onsite car parking available
  

To embark on your RFS journey:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now' through the relevant advertisement on RFS Careers, and attach:

• A cover letter in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity;
• A resume in PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number)
• Respond to two targeted questions within the online application process (maximum 500 words each):
  • Describe a situation where you were required to review, interpret and develop complex technical plans, drawings or specifications. How did you ensure accuracy, compliance with standards, and that the final design met operational requirements?
  • Describe a situation where you were required to make commercially sound decisions in a technical or engineering environment (e.g. procurement, design trade-offs, supplier selection or cost optimisation). How did you balance cost, quality, risk and operational requirements to deliver value for money?

Candidates are encouraged to prepare their applications independently to ensure they accurately reflect their skills and experience. The Rural Fire Service values authentic, original responses that reflect individual perspectives and alignment with its values and priorities. Skills, knowledge, and capability will be assessed and verified through the capability assessment process.

Please submit your application no later than 11:55pm Sunday 19 April 2026.

Important recruitment Information

• A recruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.
• We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.
• If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss.
• The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework). The Capability application tool is designed to help job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.

Learn more about how RFS members support communities across NSW below

Vacancy Reference: R26-113

This may not be the role for you, however you can check out other vacancies in the RFS here, or consider volunteering with your local Brigade.