Period of Appointment

ASAP until 30 June 2027

Duties

Engineering and Fleet Services (EFS) is responsible for vehicle fabrication, automotive, electrical works, and vehicle commissioning and maintenance for DPFEM clients and stakeholders.

This position will assist the auto electrical team by running cabling and electrical pre work to commission emergency vehicles.

The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with vehicle decommissioning and other commissioning and decommissioning tasks a directed by the Unit Coordinator – Auto Electric.

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

• Practical experience working within the automotive industry.
• Forklift license.
• Medium / Heavy Vehicle License.
• A current Driver's License.

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf

003396, 002603 - SoD - Trade Assistant - Band 2.docx

003396, 002603 - SoD - Trade Assistant - Band 2.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.

Benefits 

Fitness Passport provides DPFEM employees with discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals.

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 Bel Stevanovich, Manager Engineering and Fleet Services on 0418 749 282.

*Applications close: Sunday 14 June 2026 at 11:55pm