TasFire Equipment
Tas Fire Equipment is seeking a reliable and motivated person to join our team in the Northwest region of Tasmania.
This hands-on role offers plenty of variety and the chance to make a tangible impact on community safety. You’ll work across a mix of commercial, industrial, and rural sites, installing and maintaining essential fire protection equipment.
Hours per Fortnight
76 hours per fortnight - talk to us about how this might work for you.
Additional Allowance
This position is classified as a Fire Equipment Officer Level 1, 2 or 3 as defined in the Tasmanian Fire Service TasFire Equipment Industrial Agreement 2013.
The position is remunerated in line with the Tasmanian State Service Award, plus an additional 6% allowance.
Duties
Provide advice, sales and maintenance services in relation to fire protection equipment throughout Tasmania in accordance with relevant legislation, codes and standards.
Essential Requirements
Pre-Employment Checks
The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:
* Arson and fire setting;
* Sexual offences;
* Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
* Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
* Making false declarations;
* Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
* Malicious damage and destruction to property
* Trafficking of narcotic substance;
* False alarm raising.
Desirable Requirements
* Certificate 2/3 in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing.
Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
DPFEM is a child safe organisation which is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people; and every member of DPFEM has a responsibility to keep all children safe.
As the organisation moves towards a more inclusive workplace which better reflects our community, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and those that may require flexibility such as part-time, compressed days, or adjustments around start or finish times.
How to Apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 6173 2081.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Further Information
For further information on this position, please contact Justin Plummer, Acting Manager, TasFire Equipment on 0419 349 041.
Applications close: Monday 18th August 2025 at 11:55pm