Fire and Rescue NSW is seeking expressions of interest from Year 10 students interested in completing a School Based Apprenticeship in Heavy Vehicle Mechanic in Years 11 and 12. Please read the attached role description for further information, or to learn more about this role please telephone Anthony Barkley on 0461 381 416
FRNSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW. We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.
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Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.
We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.
If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at recruitment@fire.nsw.gov.au
Students are required to complete the 2 questions below, attach a brief cover letter and/or resume with some information about themselves. This may include their social interests e.g. sports or hobbies, and any paid or volunteer work they have undertaken. Include full name and contact details, address, telephone, and email address. In the application, also include the name of the school currently attended and the contact name of the teacher or school careers advisor with their email and telephone contact details.
Please note: As part of their application, students must answer the following two questions with a word limit of 300 words for each question.
Question 1: Why do you want to work in the Heavy Automotive Industry?
Question 2: Give an example of a personal goal you set yourself and how you reached it.
Applications close: 31 October 2026
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