- Join one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest essential service providers
- Opportunity for training and development
- Great EA wages and conditions.
We are excited to advise that we have opportunities for New Fire Fighter Recruits to join the Fire and Rescue operations at FLEET BASE WEST, WA,
Ventia has over 35 years’ experience working with Defence providing Firefighting Services. With a new contract awarded in 2024 to provide 6 +2 +2 years, now is the time to join Ventia’s Fire Services
About the roles
These exciting positions will see you work as part of a team of Firefighters who are responsible for responding to emergencies including incidents involving vessels at harbour, aviation, structural fire and bushfire. You will perform duties as directed by Station Management 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.
Of most importance is a positive can-do attitude. We will train you!
Ideally, but not essential, you will have some emergency response experience. For example, on a mine site, in aviation, in marine, on rail etc. You need to be fit and willing to undertake a detailed fitness assessment, a willingness to undertake extensive training and development, be a focused team player with an emphasis on safely that will be at the forefront of everything you do.
Special Conditions
These positions require the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Negative Vetting Level 1 – Secret).
Therefore, applicants must:
- Be an Australian Citizen
- Be able to pass an Australian Federal Police check
- Successfully complete 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 Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Their strategic partnership with Defence and the newly awarded contract represents a transformation in scale and commitment to integrated working, with a service offering providing value for money for the Commonwealth, Defence and Ventia. It encompasses airfield, structural and bushfire response, emergency and rescue services, fire training and Hazmat response.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
You are encouraged to inform your manager or supervisor if you are a current Ventia employee prior to making an application for an internal vacancy. If you have not done so prior, you must inform your manager or supervisor on invitation to interview for an internal position. If you are an external applicant (ie do not currently work for Ventia) We would love to hear from you
If you experience any technical issues when applying through our new internal careers site, please email [email protected] using ref 166851
