Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Engineering
Location: Various
Reference: VG/1954218
Do you want to work for a values-based, emergency service organisation that puts the community at the centre of everything we do?
We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
With over 51,000 volunteers CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees. We, embrace individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA.
To learn more about the Country Fire Authority (CFA), we invite you to visit our About Us page.
About the Role
Are you a Qualified Motor Mechanic keen to secure an opportunity to carry out preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance and approved modifications in a clean environment to well-maintained CFA appliances?
Join CFA in a full-time, permanent role and choose the workshop location that works best for you, with opportunities available at Bairnsdale, Shepparton, Swan Hill, Kangaroo Flat, Mt Evelyn, Wangaratta, Seymour and Horsham. You'll be supported with all tools, equipment, uniforms and PPE supplied, allowing you to focus on delivering quality work from day one. The role offers a 9-day fortnight, with standards hours of 7:15am to 4:15pm, Monday to Friday, start and finish times may vary slightly depended on location.
Grade 1A District Mechanical Officers carry out mechanical tasks associated with the maintenance and servicing of fleet assets as directed by the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) ensuring relevant safety standards and CFA maintenance procedures are adhered to.
After 3 months, the successful candidate may progress from DMO Grade 1a to DMO Grade 1.1 and the salary will increase to $81,553. (Salary is plus allowances: field, first aid, supervision, if qualified).
Your days will see you showcase your skills undertaking the following tasks:
About You
The successful applicant will have the following:
Furthermore, you will have proven ability to work as part of a team and actively participate in team discussions. Crucial to your success will be your ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, you will have a proven ability to maintain a safe work environment and a proactive and energetic attitude with the initiative to seek tasks and challenges.
This is an excellent opportunity to see where a career with CFA can take you!
Why choose CFA
Your Application
Click the 'apply' button to access our online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions.
When applying for a position with CFA, please submit a cover letter (no more than 2-pages) and resume that demonstrates your qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position.
Pre-employment Checks
Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:
CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.
Applications close: 11:59pm 15 November 2026.
What to expect from our recruitment process
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