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 RAAF Base Wagga. 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- PUAFIR215 Prevent Injury (Superseded)
- PUAFIR201B Prevent Injury (Superseded)
- PUAOPE013 Operate Communication Systems and Equipment
- PUAOPE013A Operate Communication Systems and Equipment (Superseded)
- PUATEA001 Work in a Team
- PUATEA001B Work in a Team (Superseded)
- PUACOM001 Communicate in the Workplace
- PUACOM001C Communicate in the Workplace (Superseded)
- PUATEA002 Work Autonomously
- PUATEA002B Work Autonomously (Superseded)





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 growth opportunities, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect

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.

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📌 Watchroom Operator (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 Ventia
📍 Wagga Wagga