Watchroom Operator

Our Rescue & Fire Fighting (RFF) services currently extend from stations in WA, SA, VIC, NSW and QLD. Due to the evolving nature of this contract, we are currently have multiple Watchroom Operator positions available in our Fire and Rescue operations at HMAS Albatross. This role can be a career as a Watch Room operator working within the Emergency Services and Defence Industry or the first step into a career as a Firefighter.

Responsibilities:

• To maintain an effective operational readiness in accordance with the relevant policies and guidelines of Ventia.
• Respond fire crews to incidents as required at the applicable fire station and maintain support and communications where required to the Incident Controller.
• Assist the OIC of the Fire Station to ensure that all relevant administrative duties associated with the operational aspect of the fire station are performed.
• Participate in the Fire Station training and development plan.

Mandatory Requirements:

You must hold 1 of the qualifications PUAs in EACH of the 5 Boxes below:
PUAFIR210    Prevent Injury
PUAFIR215    Prevent Injury (Superseded)EQ PUAFIR201B    Prevent Injury (Superseded)     PUAOPE013    Operate Communication Systems and EquipmentPUAOPE013A    Operate Communication Systems and Equipment (Superseded)EQ
    
PUATEA001    Work in a Team
PUATEA001B    Work in a Team (Superseded)EQ
    
PUACOM001    Communicate in the Workplace
PUACOM001C    Communicate in the Workplace (Superseded)EQ
    
PUATEA002    Work Autonomously
PUATEA002B    Work Autonomously (Superseded)EQ

Highly Desirable:

• Previous experience in some form of communications room.

Other Requirements:

• A strong focus on team orientation
• Must be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance up to the level of Negative Vetting Level 1. As a result of this requirement the incumbent must be an Australian Citizen. 

Benefits:

• Be part of a long-term defence contract.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• A dynamic, supportive, and inclusive team culture and workplace where you could make a difference

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    
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Position Reference Number: 167898