Fire Safety Officer

Ensure efficient fire management and compliance with legislation through education, inspections and mitigation of risks.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Fire Safety Officer (Level 2)
Remuneration: $45.78 per hour
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ541665

Who we are:
We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.  

Where you'll be working
Macquarie Hospital Engineering Department

What you'll be doing
The Fire Safety Officer is responsible for assisting with all aspects of fire education, systems, safety, protection and prevention within NSLHD including Community Health Services. To ensure consistency in the development, coordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Fire Safety policies, procedures and programmes, ensuring compliance with NSW Health Policy Directives and Fire Safety Legislation. 
The responsibility of this position includes consultation, development, review and advice on all facets of Fire Safety. Liaison and consultation with all key stakeholders in this process is integral to this position.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

1. Appropriate qualifications and / or experience in the field of fire prevention, fire safety and emergency evacuation in a large multi-site organisation with evidence of current Fire Safety Management Certificate and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or willingness to obtain within designated timeframe).
2. Technical Expertise and Problem-Solving.
3. Essential communication in fire safety procedures and training ensuring clarity and engagement.
4. Undertaking direct reports, evaluations & assessments.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Nicola Biviano on Nicola.Biviano@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 5 January 2025