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Seasonal Fire Fighter
Ventia Pty Limited —Puckapunyal VIC
- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
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District Forest and Fire Planning Officer (Tambo District)
Victorian Government —East Gippsland VIC
- $81,496 - $98,955 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
8d
Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Rappel (Heyfield)
Victorian Government —Gippsland VIC
- $73,820 - $82,015 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
11d
Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Rappel (Heyfield)
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action —Victoria
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
11d
District Forest and Fire Planning Officer - Heyfield
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action —Victoria
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
District Forest and Fire Planning Officer - Heyfield
Victorian Government —Gippsland VIC
- $81,496 - $98,955 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
Manager, Forest and Fire Engagement
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- No degree
9d
On-Call Firefighter - RS2 - 513 Young
Fire and Rescue NSW —Southern Highlands NSW
- $38 an hour
- Part-time
- BLS Certification
- Communication skills
12d
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Shire of Carnarvon —Carnarvon WA
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Seasonal Fire Fighter

Ventia Pty Limited -
Puckapunyal VIC

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Job Details

Seasonal | Full-time

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Driver Licence
First Aid Certification
HR Licence
Manual Driver Licence
Chartered Financial Analyst
Communication skills
MR Licence

Full Job Description

reqId: 167974

Category: Trades, Labour & Maintenance Services

Location: Puckapunyal, Victoria, 3662

Permanent

Ventia is recruiting multiple Seasonal Firefighters to join our team at Puckapunyal Defence Base.

This is a 6-month fixed-term, full-time opportunity, running from 1 November 2026 to 30 April 2027. Based at Puckapunyal Defence Base, this role provides critical range management and bushfire response services that support Defence training activities and help ensure live-fire ranges are operated safely.

Working within one of Victoria's largest Defence training environments, you'll play a vital role in bushfire prevention, preparedness and response. Beyond firefighting activities, you'll contribute to the ongoing maintenance and management of the training area, ensuring the site remains safe, operational and ready to support Defence capability.

This role offers a unique combination of firefighting, land management and operational support work, making it ideal for candidates who enjoy working outdoors, being part of a close-knit team and making a meaningful contribution throughout the fire season.

The Role

As a Seasonal Firefighter, you will:

Undertake first response bushfire firefighting activities
Operate firefighting vehicles, pumps and associated equipment
Support fire prevention and risk reduction activities across the training area
Conduct patrols, inspections and hazard assessments
Maintain roadsides, vegetation and training areas
Undertake general maintenance activities across the training area
Support live-fire training activities where required
Participate in emergency response training, exercises and preparedness activities
Work closely with Defence personnel and other operational teams

About You

You thrive in outdoor environments, enjoy working as part of a team and maintain a strong focus on safety and operational excellence.

To be successful, you will have:

Current Manual Driver's Licence
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work outdoors in varying and challenging conditions
Ability to read maps and navigate remote operational environments
A proactive attitude and willingness to contribute across a range of site activities

Required Firefighting Qualifications
The following qualifications are required:

PUATEA001 – Work in a Team
PUAFIR215 – Prevent Injury
PUAFIR204 – Respond to Wildfire
PUAOPE013 – Operate Communications Systems and Equipment

Highly Regarded

Medium Rigid (MR) or Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence
Current First Aid and CPR certification
CFA or equivalent operational firefighting experience
Crew Leader qualifications
Experience operating emergency communication systems
Experience in land management, forestry, farming or related outdoor operational environments

Crew Leader Qualifications
The following qualifications will be highly regarded:

PUACOM001 – Communicate in the Workplace
PUAFIR303 – Suppress Wildfire
PUALAW001 – Protect and Preserve Incident Scene
PUAOPE012 – Control a Level 1 Incident
PUAOPE014 – Navigate to an Incident
PUAOPE015 – Conduct Briefings and Debriefings
PUATEA002 – Work Autonomously

What You'll Enjoy

Full-time employment throughout the fire season
Paid onboarding and training before the season commences
Overtime opportunities during operational periods
Working within a highly experienced and supportive team
Diverse work combining firefighting, land management and operational support
Employee recognition and wellbeing programs
The opportunity to return for future fire seasons
Access to ongoing training and development
A workplace built on Ventia's values of Integrity, Collaboration, Curiosity and Care

Please note: Applicants must be Australian Citizens and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance. Pre-employment medical assessments, including drug and alcohol testing, will apply.

About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

How to apply
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.

Position Reference Number: 167974

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