Leading Fire Fighter


With over 35 years' experience working with Defence and with the recently awarded 6-year Firefighting Services contract, 2025 is an exciting time to join Ventia. In support of this newly awarded contract, Ventia are seeking a

Leading Fire Fighter in our Fire and Rescue operations at HMAS Cerberus, Victoria.

Responsibilities:

  • To maintain an effective operational readiness in accordance with the relevant policies and guidelines of Ventia.
  • Respond fire crews to incidents as required at the applicable fire station and maintain support and communications where required to the Incident Controller.
  • Provide competent response capability and supervision of emergency and training situations.
  • Assist the OIC of the Fire Station to ensure that all relevant administrative duties associated with the operational aspect of the fire station are performed.
  • Participate in the Fire Station training and development plan.
  • May be required to back-fill other fire stations within the state or around the country

Other Requirements:

  • Hold the relevant Public Safety (Fire Sector) competencies required under the relevant Certified Agreements and/or recognised State and Territory fire services
  • A strong focus on team orientation.
  • You must be an Australian Citizen and able to maintain a Department of Defence Security Clearance.

Benefits:

  • Be part of a long-term defence contract.
  • Competitive remuneration package.
  • Must be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance up to the level of Negative Vetting Level 1. As a result of this requirement the incumbent must be an Australian Citizen. 

About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Their strategic partnership with Defence and the newly awarded contract represents a transformation in scale and commitment to integrated working, with a service offering providing value for money for the Commonwealth, Defence and Ventia. It encompasses airfield, structural and bushfire response, emergency and rescue services, fire training and Hazmat response. 

Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
Position Reference Number: 162127


With over 35 years' experience working with Defence and with the recently awarded 6-year Firefighting Services contract, 2025 is an exciting time to join Ventia. In support of this newly awarded contract, Ventia are seeking a

Leading Fire Fighter in our Fire and Rescue operations at HMAS Cerberus, Victoria.

Responsibilities:

  • To maintain an effective operational readiness in accordance with the relevant policies and guidelines of Ventia.
  • Respond fire crews to incidents as required at the applicable fire station and maintain support and communications where required to the Incident Controller.
  • Provide competent response capability and supervision of emergency and training situations.
  • Assist the OIC of the Fire Station to ensure that all relevant administrative duties associated with the operational aspect of the fire station are performed.
  • Participate in the Fire Station training and development plan.
  • May be required to back-fill other fire stations within the state or around the country

Other Requirements:

  • Hold the relevant Public Safety (Fire Sector) competencies required under the relevant Certified Agreements and/or recognised State and Territory fire services
  • A strong focus on team orientation.
  • You must be an Australian Citizen and able to maintain a Department of Defence Security Clearance.

Benefits:

  • Be part of a long-term defence contract.
  • Competitive remuneration package.
  • Must be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance up to the level of Negative Vetting Level 1. As a result of this requirement the incumbent must be an Australian Citizen. 

About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Their strategic partnership with Defence and the newly awarded contract represents a transformation in scale and commitment to integrated working, with a service offering providing value for money for the Commonwealth, Defence and Ventia. It encompasses airfield, structural and bushfire response, emergency and rescue services, fire training and Hazmat response. 

Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
Position Reference Number: 162127

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