Fire Safety Manager - (Fire Safety Off Lvl 2) - Perm FT
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service
Position Classification: Fire Safety Officer Level 2
Remuneration: $90,772.45 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ555906
Application Close Date: 02/03/2025
Interview Date Range: 05/03/2025 – 12/03/2025
Contact Details: Lee Barnard – 0419 133 210| Lee.Barnard@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
The Fire Safety Manager takes actions to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from, site related emergencies that may impact upon the compliance, clinical activities, the integrity of passive and essential fire services and equipment, while providing a high level of stakeholder/user training, to ensure a consistently high level of safety to property and persons (facilities, staff, consumers stakeholders and the general public) across the District.
This position is responsible for the maintaining and improving Fire Safety Standards of all facility buildings, community centres and associated facilities. Training of new and existing staff, and all the required emergency and disaster response.
What You'll be Doing
The Fire Safety Officer takes actions to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from, site related emergencies that may impact upon the compliance, clinical activities, the integrity of passive and essential fire services and equipment, while providing a high level of stakeholder/user training, to ensure a consistently high level of safety to property and persons (facilities, staff, consumers stakeholders and the general public) across the District.
This position is responsible for the maintaining and improving Fire Safety Standards of all facility buildings, community centres and associated facilities. Training of new and existing staff, and all the required emergency and disaster response.
The Fire Safety Officer:
- Provides advice to all levels of management on fire safety technical matters/incidents (and recommend solutions as required) for new building works, maintenance and renovations.
- Acts as the expert liaison between the Hospital(s), facilities, FRNSW & local council(s).
- Obtains relevant Disaster Manager Information from internal and external sources when required.
- Provides guidance to relevant committees on fire safety matters, whilst maintaining a high level of documentation.
- Ensures: the routine maintenance, repair and testing of all fire safety measures installed in buildings.
- Ensures Annual Fire Safety Statements are completed on time.
Fire Safety Education requirements for Fire Safety Officers and all staff and stakeholders are provided & maintained at high levels (includes drills/exercises, orientations to new employees, evacuation exercises; use of fire‐fighting equipment; maintaining a safe working environment, etc).
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Accredited training skills or equivalent (holds a current Cert IV in training delivery or demonstrate extensive prior experience), and the ability to meet deadlines on a daily basis and possession of proven time management or willingness to obtain 12 month designated timeframe of commencement (to become a fully qualified Fire Safety Manager within the first year of employment).
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If the facility you are managing has an increase in fire activations caused by a number of activities which include staff negligence, how do you approach this matter with a view to false fire alarm reduction and what other measures would you take to reduce all activations?
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The role of an FSM is varied and changes on a daily basis. What are three most important qualities a FSM must have?
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Annual fire testing is an important part of the annual fire certification process. What measures would you take to ensure any defects reported are completed and what administration is required to confirm these repairs were actioned?
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Practical Fire Training is an important component FSM Role. What topics would you discuss to the staff members during the training session?
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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