Location
Cambridge
Period of Appointment
Permanent
Hours per fortnight
73.5 hours per fortnight
Duties
- Carry out fabrication work and associated programs in line with workplace priorities and timelines and complete certification work as per legislation requirements, and Australian Design Rules (ADR)Undertake design and assembly of fabricated componentry associated with the build of emergency services vehicles and other related programs.
- Operate, modify and repair specialised operational equipment to emergency standards, as required.
- Assist in the recovery of disabled vehicles, container deployment, general tilt tray and forklift operation.
- Assist with work in the field during emergency situations including wildfire and participate in work undertaken out of the area and outside of normal business hours, as required.
- Accurate recording of parts, labour, and construction drawings for allocated work.
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Prepare and complete time sheets and job cards including the accurate recording of parts and labour for all work allocated.
Assist with the ordering, receipting, and recording of stock and other consumable stores in accordance with Departmental requirements.
Essential Requirements
Pre-Employment Checks
The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:
- Arson and fire setting;
- Sexual offences;
- Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
- Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
- Making false declarations;
- Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
- Malicious damage and destruction to property
- Trafficking of narcotic substance;
- False alarm raising.
Desirable Requirements
- Qualifications within a relevant trade.
- Current forklift licence.
- Current heavy vehicle licence.
- Current working at heights licence.
Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
001131, 003397, 003398, 003399, 003401 - SoD - Appliance Fabrication Technician - Band 3.pdf
001131, 003397, 003398, 003399, 003401 - SoD - Appliance Fabrication Technician - Band 3.DOCX
Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX
Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf
DPFEM is a child safe organisation which is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people; and every member of DPFEM has a responsibility to keep all children safe.
As the organisation moves towards a more inclusive workplace which better reflects our community, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and those that may require flexibility such as part-time, compressed days, or adjustments around start or finish times.
How to Apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 6173 2955.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Further Information
For further information on this position, please contact Thomas Fox – Area Manager, Production thomas.fox@dpfem.tas.gov.au 0407 535 339.
Applications close: 11:55pm Sunday 29th March 2026