Queensland Fire Department
Status: |
Temporary Full-time |
Tenure Period: |
Maximum 4 years |
Possibility of Extension: |
N/A |
Classification: |
FHVAPP |
Salary: |
$1,625.60 - $2,483.20 per fortnight |
Division: |
Queensland Fire Department |
Region/Directorate: |
ASSET SERVICES |
Work Unit: |
Fleet Maintenance |
Location: |
Townsville Workshop, Toowoomba Workshop |
Closing Date: |
Midnight, 1st October 2025 |
Reference No: |
QLD_QFD_21024_25 |
Current Queensland Fire Department employees and volunteers must apply via their internal careers site
The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) provides fire prevention, preparedness and response services to fire in the built and landscape environments, as well as scientific and specialist capabilities to Queensland communities. The QFD provides a multi-hazard emergency response, including road crash rescue, bushfire, hazardous material, technical and vertical rescue, severe weather incidents, remote and swiftwater rescue, and provides a number of functions supporting community safety outcomes.
The department encompasses Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR), Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ), as well as the broader department which work together to pre-empt, prevent, mitigate and manage the consequences of fires and other emergencies on Queensland communities and support our large volunteer membership across the state.
The QFD is an organisation that is focused on reframing the department’s relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations through the Path to Treaty, Closing the Gap and building our cultural capability.
The Fleet Delivery team leads fleet operations, fleet strategy and mechanical services and provides repairs and maintenance of fit for purpose heavy, light and medium commercial fleet vehicles and associated equipment to all members of QFD. Through the full lifecycle management and best practice approach to fleet and equipment management, we ensure all assets and equipment are managed strategically and maintained to meet the complex environment in which they are deployed and utilised, and to meet operational capability and organisational objectives.
We are currently looking for enthusiastic entry-level school leavers and/or experience apprentices looking to continue their apprenticeships with commitment to complete an approximate four year heavy vehicle apprenticeship, whilst working in the QFD Fleet Maintenance workshops and teams responsible for the repair and maintenance of light and heavy vehicles and equipment. Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you will be a key member of the team learning and assisting with the repair, maintenance and installation of fire appliances, under the supervision of a qualified trades person, including associated ancillary equipment and systems to ensure they comply with the heavy vehicle legislation and regulations.
As an apprentice, you will receive:
Highly desirable requirements
Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting key frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:
To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the “key accountabilities” for this role:
Leadership Competency Stream – Individual Contributor (leading self)
Vision
Results
Accountability
Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFD shared values:
To find out more about the behaviours and competencies required for this role, visit Leadership competencies for Queensland | For government | Queensland Government
Want more information?
Please contact Ray Timms, Manager Fleet Maintenance on phone 0438334372 or email ray.timms@fire.qld.gov.au.
You can also visit our website to find out more information about joining our team.
How to apply
Please refer to the QFD Public Service Application Guide [All PS Classifications/Streams and Senior Officer] for information on how to apply for this role and contact us to discuss any reasonable adjustments if required.