Rescue Equipment Technician

• Ongoing
• Grade: Rescue Equipment Technician Level 1
• Salary: Between $1,591.30 (level 1) to $1,909.60 (level 4) per week, in addition to superannuation, leave loading and tool allowance.
• Greenacre - Rostered hours will be 0600-1430 Monday to Friday.

About the role:      

Inspect, test, service, maintain and repair FRNSW rescue tools and specialised equipment used on appliances and at emergency incidents to ensure operational effectiveness and safe return to service in accordance with FRNSW standards, manufacturers specifications and legislative requirements.

About you:

• Proven knowledge and experience in the servicing, maintenance and repair of equipment

Essential Requirements:

• Inspect, test, service, maintain and repair FRNSW rescue tools and specialised equipment used on appliances and at emergency incidents to ensure operational effectiveness and safe return to service in accordance with FRNSW standards, manufacturers specifications and legislative requirements.
• The position may be required to undertake specific training in servicing, maintaining, and repairing of firefighting/rescue equipment and the use of machinery

For more information on the role, please view the Role Description.

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Richard Wilson on Richard.Wilson@fire.nsw.gov.au.

What we can offer:

• Modern buildings and facilities
• Activity based working environment
• Free on-site gym and parking
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate
• Study assistance for approved courses
• Ongoing training and development

 Our commitment to diversity:

Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.

We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.

If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at recruitment@fire.nsw.gov.au

How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please provide an up-to-date resume which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role. We recommend attaching PDF documents. Note: If you use Word, please ensure track changes is turned off prior to submitting to avoid editing being visible.

Please answer the following two targeted questions. It is recommended you draft your responses in a Word document then paste into the required field in the online application.

1. Provide an example of when you have had multiple tasks to complete with competing priorities. How did you ensure you completed all tasks within the required time frames?

2. Outline your experience with the servicing and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and explain how your skills would suit the requirements of this role?

Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/writing-your-application

Applications close: Thursday 5th November 2026, 11:55pm

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.

Advertised: 23 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 05 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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