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Mechanical Officer (Fleet Administration)

This opportunity offers:

• Ongoing employment
• Full time role & 35 hour working week
• RFS Level 5/6
• Attractive annual salary $91,151 - $104,480 p.a. plus 12% superannuation
• Location: Wagga Wagga, Riverina District

Looking for more information?

Why not reach out to our role expert, Inspector Scott Conlan, District Coordinator, for a confidential chat on 02 5958 6500. 

Join Our Team: Protect, Serve, and Make a Difference!

We are the Rural Fire Service (RFS), a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW. When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie. We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose. If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you! Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and our cherished NSW landscapes.

What you’ll be doing:

Join the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) and contribute to ensuring the organisation’s emergency response fleet is effectively maintained, monitored, and operationally ready to support communities across New South Wales. This position combines hands-on mechanical expertise with a strong focus on asset management, maintenance planning, data analysis, and performance reporting. 

The Mechanical Officer is responsible for the maintenance, servicing, and repair of RFS heavy vehicles, light vehicles, and associated equipment. The role utilises the corporate asset management system to plan and record maintenance activities, monitor service delivery, and generate reports to support operational and strategic planning.

The position also contributes to the development and ongoing management of the fleet replacement program, ensuring vehicles and equipment remain fit-for-purpose, cost-effective, and aligned with organisational requirements.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Extensive experience in light and medium rigid truck maintenance, working with various contractors in multiple locations.
• A focus on maintaining accurate records in a corporate setting will be an essential and demonstrable requirement for the successful candidate.
• The ability to work to tight timeframes as part of a small team is vital.

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the Role Description and our organisation structure. 

Note: As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting. 

Why work for us?

• Operational/Corporate uniform available
• Attractive leave entitlements including 5 weeks annual leave per year for Western Zone Location, plus more
• Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family
• Salary packaging options available
• One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month 
• Ongoing learning and professional development programs (RFS is a Registered Training Organisation giving you access to various internal courses)
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools!

Make the Move to Regional NSW!

This role is located in Regional NSW, which means you’re eligible for The Welcome Experience! The Welcome Experience is a FREE service to help essential workers and their families move to regional NSW with ease. From finding housing and childcare to helping your partner find employment and connecting with the local community, they offer personalised, concierge-like support tailored to your needs.

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To ignite your RFS journey:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application via RFS Careers, and attach:

• A cover letter in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity;
• A resume in PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number)

Please submit your application no later than 11:55pm Thursday 4th December 2025.

Important recruitment Information

• A recruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.
• We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.
• If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss.
• The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework). The Capability application tool is designed to help job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.

Learn more about how RFS members support communities across NSW below

Vacancy Reference: R25-358

This may not be the role for you, however you can check out other vacancies in the RFS here, or consider volunteering with your local Brigade.