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Smoke Alarm Technician (contractor)

Location: Melbourne, Victoria

Category: Technician Jobs

Posted on: 2025/09/10

Location
Melbourne VIC 3000
 
Full job description
About Us

Detector Inspector started in 2005 when our two founders, Jason and Jordan, recognised an opportunity to make a difference - we could help make homes safer for renters and make safety compliance easier for property managers. We do this by providing testing and maintenance services to the real estate industry for smoke alarms, gas, electrical, corded blinds, and water efficiency to over 300,000 properties across Australia.


At DI we share a passion for helping others, we take pride in our work and seek out opportunities to do things better. We’re passionate about training, providing career development opportunities and love solving problems to help us achieve our mission of making every home in Australia safer.


About the role

Due to our rapid growth, we are seeking multiple highly professional and presentable technicians to join our field services team. We are looking for technicians to install, test, and service 9-volt battery powered smoke detectors in residential properties. The successful applicant will work across Melbourne so willingness to travel and a love of driving is a must!


The night before each workday, you will receive a schedule on your phone that will assist you in managing appointments for the next day. You will start your day from home to your first appointment, whilst utilising an app to record your process.


No two days will ever be the same! Each inspection can vary between 10-30 minutes to ensure a property is safe and compliant, whilst travel time between appointments can vary between 15-60 minutes.


Please be aware travel time to your first appointment can be up to 45-1 hour. There will also be days where you will be required to work in the city.


Key requirements

Have or obtain an ABN (Australian Business Number) and Public Liability Insurance
Driver’s licence and willingness to travel
Exceptional customer service skills
Present professionally, be well-spoken, and self-driven to work in a fast-paced environment
Be familiar with using modern technology such as tablets applications

Please note: Safety comes first at Detector Inspector, as a pre-requisite candidates will be required to complete a National Police Clearance and a Pre-employment physical assessment.


Benefits

Work for yourself, out on the road away from a desk
Excellent earning potential (dependent on number of jobs completed per day)
No previous experience? No worries - undergo smoke technician accreditation with us
Use your own vehicle and tools or lease from us

To find out more about us, visit www.detectorinspector.com.au


How to apply

At Detector Inspector we believe in opportunities for all and we’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that represents our community. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values.


Click apply now or forward a copy of your CV to kimberleym@detectorinspector.com.au

 
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