The Role

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Engineering Officer that will drive fleet reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance by providing high level technical expertise and root cause resolution to the fleet engineering function.

Acting as the critical link between engineering strategy and workshop operations, the role delivers engineering solutions and technical support to optimise vehicle performance and support continuous improvement across the entire fleet.

You will be part of an experienced, multi-skilled workshop team whose work directly supports Victoria’s frontline firefighters and emergency response capability.

Functional Accountabilities

- Under direction from the Senior Fleet Engineering Manager, investigate and develop evidence-based solutions with sound engineering practice for a range of technical problems which may be encountered during vehicle selection, commissioning and during its in-service life cycle.
- Conduct technical assessments of design change using CAD (2D & 3D modelling), suitability, modifications and any associated engineering computations such as weight distribution moments.
- Conduct engineering compliance inspections and assessments of fleet vehicles and modifications to ensure adherence to applicable Australian Design Rules (ADR), Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), Australian Standards, manufacturer requirements and Fire Rescue Victoria engineering specifications, and prepare supporting technical reports and recommendations.
- Drive engineering excellence and best practice design and processes to FRV's fleet of light and heavy vehicles. Including providing technical expertise and input into the development and review of technical specifications and bulletins.
- Manage and support warranty, defect and quality assurance investigations by analysing maintenance data,



workshop trends and supplier performance, coordinating corrective actions with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, and maintaining accurate records to support continuous improvement and lifecycle asset management.
- Working collaboratively with other trades, Team Leaders, Supervisors and specialist areas across FRV
- Completing required workshop and maintenance documentation
- Maintaining high standards of occupational health and safety, quality and workmanship
- Participating in technical training, skills development and continuous improvement activities

The Team

This is an opportunity to take your Engineering experience into a specialist environment where the work you perform has a direct impact on the readiness of Victoria’s emergency response fleet.

Together with our skilled team you will work on vehicles and equipment rarely encountered in a conventional workshop, develop specialist technical skills and be part of a team responsible for keeping FRV’s fire appliances safe, reliable and ready to respond.

What’s in it for you

FRV and its teams strive to create a high-quality working life for our community of valued employees.

Working with us provides

- Access to Rostered Day/s Off
- Uniquely rewarding work in the service of the Victorian community
- Career and professional development
- Access to an annual sports voucher
- Discounted Health Insurance
- Access to gym facilities
- On-site parking

What you will need to Succeed





To be successful in this position, you will have:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent discipline.
- Ability to be a Member of the Institution of Engineers, Australia or equivalent.
- Comprehensive experience in engineering fields, with a demonstrated focus on heavy vehicle fleet reliability, maintenance engineering, or root cause analysis.
- Where additional licensing, training or recertification is required to enable an employee to perform their duties, FRV provides support in accordance with the applicable Enterprise Agreement.
- Experience working on fire appliances, emergency-service vehicles or other specialist heavy vehicles is advantageous but not essential.

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is a contemporary fire and rescue service dedicated to meeting the needs of twenty-first century Victoria. With a workforce of over 4,500 highly committed employees, FRV serves and protects communities across Melbourne and Victoria’s major regional centres.

In delivering this service, we are guided by our core values of teamwork, integrity, respect and accountability. These values underpin everything we do and shape our organisational culture.

We are seeking candidates who are committed to embodying these principles in their work and behaviours.

FRV is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, including individuals of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of diverse gender identities and sexualities.

FRV’s standard practice is to appoint at the advertised salary level.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for this position.

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📌 Senior Engineering Officer (Williamstown)
🏢 Fire Rescue Victoria
📍 Williamstown