Fire Fighter

• Join one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest essential service providers
• Opportunity for training and development  
• Great EA wages and conditions.

Ventia has over 35 years experience working with Defence and has been delivering Firefighting Services for 26 years. With a new contract awarded in 2024 for 6 years and up to two additional 2 year extentions - now is the time to join Ventia’s dedicated Fire Services Team. We are currently seeking a Firefighter to join the Fire and Rescue operations in Nowra. 

About the role  

This exciting position will see you work as part of a team of Firefighters who are 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.  
• Undertaking training and drills as required to maintain operational readiness.
• The position will require the successful applicant to work on an early/late roster cycle: 

Special conditions:

To be eligible for this role, you must be able 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, be able to pass an Australian Federal Police check and the ability to successfully pass a CASA Basic Class 2 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: 

PUA20622 Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) 
PUA30619 Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
Hold a current HR drivers' licence

**About Ventia
**As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
   
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.   

How to apply    
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.  

Position Reference Number: 168924