District Mechanical Officer - Leading Hand
Location: Corio
Job Function: District Mechanical Officer
Work Type: Ongoing - full time
About this role
Location | North Geelong
Full Time | Ongoing
DMO Grade 3 | $96,890 pa (plus ESSS Defined Benefits Superannuation)
Work a 9-day fortnight
About the Role
CFA relies on a fleet of more than 2,300 firefighting and specialist vehicles and appliances to support communities across Victoria. Our Fleet Maintenance team keeps these vehicles safe, reliable and ready to respond.
As the Leading Hand, you'll carry out servicing, repairs, preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis and approved modifications across CFA's fleet.
Working under the direction of the Officer-in-Charge (OIC), you'll also perform a Leading Hand role within the workshop, helping to coordinate daily work, providing technical guidance and supporting other employees and apprentices.
Your responsibilities will include:
Servicing, repairing and maintaining medium and heavy vehicles and firefighting appliances
Diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical and electrical faults
Completing preventative and corrective maintenance and approved modifications
Supporting the OIC with workshop workflow, priorities and allocation of work
Providing technical guidance and support to workshop employees and apprentices
Undertaking quality checks to ensure work meets required standards
Maintaining accurate work, parts and maintenance records in CFA systems
Liaising with brigade members about vehicle maintenance and repairs




Participating in the workshop after-hours roster for breakdowns and operational support
About You
You'll be an experienced and qualified mechanic who is ready to take on a Leading Hand role, combining hands-on mechanical work with providing guidance and support to others. You'll have strong medium and heavy vehicle experience, advanced fault-finding skills and the ability to work confidently and independently.
You will have:
Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology, Motor Mechanic Trade Certificate or equivalent
Strong experience maintaining medium and heavy vehicles, including braking systems, driveline components, engines and body components
Advanced mechanical, electrical and diagnostic skills
The ability to lead, guide and support workshop employees and apprentices
Valuable organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
The ability to maintain accurate records and prepare technical reports
Current first aid qualifications and a forklift High Risk Work Licence (LF)
Certificate IV automotive qualification in Leadership and Management, or willingness to complete this within the first 12 months of appointment
A Heavy Vehicle Licensed Vehicle Tester qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.




Why choose CFA
Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
Growth Opportunities: Learning and development
Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations
Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways
Pre-employment Checks
Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:
Successfully complete Reference Checks, a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, Working Rights Check, Driver History/Licence Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check.
CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.
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