South Australian Country Fire Service
Job reference:
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Location:
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Job status:
Long Term Contract
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone
Primary Purpose:
Would you like the opportunity to work directly with CFS
brigades and volunteers to contribute to the operational readiness
of CFS' specialist capabilities statewide?
CFS is one of the only volunteer fire services in Australia with
a hazardous materials (HazMat) response capability and
responsibility.
The Technical Operations Officer plays a key role in ensuring
that CFS' HazMat brigades are equipped and ready to respond to
hazardous materials emergencies across the state and then
supporting those operations in the field when they occur.
This is a role, that makes a real difference to CFS volunteers
and the response they provide to their community.
Specifically, the Technical Operations Officer will:
Coordinate and oversee the allocation, delivery, testing,
and maintenance of Chemical Protective Clothing, atmospheric
monitoring and CBRN detection equipment, including undertaking
minor repairs and calibration in accordance with manufacturers
specifications.
Coordinate the maintenance of equipment lifecycle records
and annual procurement planning activities.
Coordinate replenishment of operational equipment and
consumables post-incidents in accordance with lifecycle
requirements.
Coordinate statewide stowage audits for CFS specialist
capabilities.
Provide technical services and advice to support and
maintain HazMat, Urban Firefighting, and Rescue operational
equipment including undertaking on-call technical operations
duties.
Contribute to procurement activities for specialist and
technical equipment.
Contribute to development of training materials for
specialist capabilities.




Contribute to the development of equipment‐based training
materials for specialist capabilities and deliver brigade‐level
training as required.
Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets for HazMat,
Rescue, and Urban Firefighting capabilities.
Participate in state training exercises and multi‐agency
working groups.
Investigate best practices in HazMat detection, monitoring
and mitigation techniques and provide recommendations where
required.
Essential Qualifications:
Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)
Remuneration:
CFS3
$86,478 - $94,382
Special Conditions:
Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory Emergency Services
Sector Criminal History Check. For all special conditions,
please refer to the Role Description.
Enquiries:
Tim McNeilly
Manager Urban and Technical Operations
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Application Instructions:
Applicants are required to address the criteria outlined in the
Application Guidelines document.
Applications must be submitted online.
The South Australian Country
Fire Service is an equal opportunity employer committed to
providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity,
inclusion and supports a culture of safety and
respect.
We welcome and encourage
applications from diverse community groups to help us build a
workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Applications close:
13/08/2026 11:45 PM
Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_******.pdf
- Technical Operations Officer - Role Description.pdf
- application_guidelines_emergency_services_sector.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

📌 Technical Operations Officer (South Australia)
🏢 South Australian Country Fire Services
📍 South Australia