Fire Fighter - Fixed Term
Date: 4 Aug 2025
Location:
Bandiana, VIC, AU, 3690
Company: Ventia
- Join one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest essential service providers
- Opportunity for training and development
- Great EA wages and conditions.
Ventia have over 35 years’ experience working with Defence and have provided ongoing Firefighting Services, with a new contract awarded in 2024 to provide 6 +2 +2 years. This is your opportunity to step into a 12-month fixed-term role supporting Fire and Rescue operations in Bandiana, VIC.
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 structural and bushfire management, working 10/14 roster - 0800 to 1800 Day shift and 1800 - 0800 night shidt (plus any reasonable overtime). You will perform duties as directed by the Station Officers including but not limited to:
This exciting position will see you work as part of a team of Firefighters who are responsible for responding to incidents including structural and bushfire management, working 10/14 roster - 0800 to 1800 Day shift and 1800 - 0800 night shidt (plus any reasonable overtime). You will perform duties as directed by the 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.
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 Baseline. 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 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.
To be eligible for this role, you must be able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance up to a level of Baseline. 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 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:
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)
- Hold a current MR drivers' licence
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 structural and bushfire response, emergency and rescue services, fire training and Hazmat response.
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 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, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
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, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
Position Reference Number: 163822