Technical Project Officer

About us

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 committed to reframing the departments relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples communities and organisations through activities identified in the QFD Reframing the Relationship Plan contributing to Closing the Gap outcomes and building our cultural capability.

Purpose of the role

Fleet and Logistics leads the fleet delivery; fleet operations; fleet strategy; and uniforms and logistics and mechanical services and provides fit for purpose fleet and logistics to all members of QFD. Through the full lifecycle management and best practice approach to the fleet and logistics 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 meet operational and organisational objectives.
Reporting to the Project Manager Fleet Projects you will be responsible for field weighing and condition assessing of fleet vehicles to verify the weight status condition and compliance of these assets aligned to all relevant regulatory standards.

You will also be involved in developing corrective action strategies to rectify vehicles to ensure compliance and or develop a replacement program through the heavy vehicle and equipment acquisition process. You will work closely with the Fleet Acquisition team to provide technical advice plan coordinate and complete complex project activities for acquisition of fire appliances and associated equipment as required to ensure they meet operational service requirements and fit-for-purpose.

Key requirements

Mandatory requirements

• Current Heavy Rigid drivers licence (or ability to attain prior to appointment).
• Possession of trade certification qualifications such as an Engineering Trades Person Level 1 (motor mechanic or auto electrician) Heavy Vehicle Stream or Mechanical/Mechatronic/Electrical Engineering qualifications light vehicle and or skills and knowledge deemed equivalent.

Highly desirable requirements

• High-level experience in project management and/or project management methodologies to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Knowledge in vehicle mechanical modification and body building manufacturing process.
• Knowledge of Australian Design Rules (ADR) Australian Standards Transport and Main Roads regulations Heavy Vehicle National Law and Regulations the Queensland Transport Operations (Road Use Management Road Rules) Regulations 2009 and the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 (the Act).
• Minimum of three years relevant experience in heavy vehicle or emergency services vehicles related environment.
• Excellent written documentation skills communication skills and knowledge in computer-based applications such as Word Excel etc.

Special requirements

• The incumbent may be required to travel and work within their area of responsibility aligned to field work to deliver this project scope of work with the possibility of overnight stays.

Your key accountabilities

Your part in the ongoing success of our department in supporting key frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of task including

• Manage project activities for the weighing of heavy appliance and vehicles conducting condition inspections and/or modifications do not exceed their certified gross vehicle mass comply with operational safety standards.
• Develop complex technical documentation including specifications to support the design manufacture maintenance and use of fire appliances and associated equipment.
• Consult and liaise with operational officers at all levels to ascertain service requirements of fire appliances and equipment to meet operational readiness and service delivery requirements.
• Develop specifications and designs for fire appliances enhancements rebuilds and repairs including the research of new technologies to ensure operational service requirements are met.
• Provide technical support and contract management services and advice throughout the manufacturing of fire appliances including maintenance work to ensure operational requirements are met.
• Manage technical projects including preparation of estimates and budgets for the acquisition rebuild and maintenance of fire appliances and associated equipment as required.
• Ensure that equipment goods and services are purchased at the most efficient price are fit-for-purpose and monitored for performance in accordance with departmental procurement policies and procedures.
• Manage and complete inspection and acceptance testing including handover of appliances and develop and conduct familiarisation sessions to ensure effective delivery of fire appliances and equipment.
• Manage contractors and suppliers ensuring that the appliance build and modifications are performed in accordance with best practice procedures specifications and standards.

Capabilities

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

• Stimulates ideas and innovation
• Makes insightful decisions

Results

• Builds enduring relationships
• Drives accountability and outcomes

Accountability

• Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
• Demonstrates sound governance

Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFD shared values:

• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Courage
• Loyalty