Fire Safety Manager

• Enjoy a 19-day month for better work-life balance

• Uniform supplied for your safety and convenience

• Reduce taxable income & boost take-home pay with Salary Packaging

• Access to an on-site gym to support your wellbeing

Manage critical fire safety systems, lead compliance, deliver practical training and build a safer healthcare environment across Western Sydney.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2 
Remuneration: $118,821 - $140,201 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Across Western Sydney Local Health District

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is one of Australia's largest and most diverse health services, delivering world-class care to a rapidly growing community. This district-wide role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by protecting people, infrastructure and essential healthcare services through expert fire safety leadership.

Working alongside dedicated multidisciplinary teams, you'll play a crucial role in strengthening fire safety compliance, emergency preparedness and risk management across multiple healthcare facilities.
 

• Join a progressive and values-driven health organisation focused on safety and excellence.

• Work across a diverse portfolio of hospitals, health facilities and community sites.

• Collaborate with executive leaders, engineering, security and emergency management teams.

• Build strong partnerships with Fire and Rescue NSW and key external stakeholders.

• Enjoy a varied and rewarding role with opportunities to influence district-wide safety outcomes.

What you'll be doing
As the Fire Safety Manager, you will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of fire safety systems, policies and programs across Western Sydney Local Health District. You will provide specialist expertise to support compliance with NSW Health policy, fire safety legislation and best-practice risk management frameworks while fostering a culture of safety and preparedness.

• Manage fire safety systems, inspections, compliance programs and annual certification requirements across multiple facilities.

• Deliver practical fire response, evacuation and emergency preparedness training to staff across the district.

• Lead fire safety risk management activities, including hot works, fire system isolations, impairments and incident investigations.

• Provide expert advice to executives and senior managers on fire safety compliance, emergency planning and risk mitigation strategies.

• Coordinate fire safety audits, defect rectification, annual fire safety statements and stakeholder engagement with emergency services.

Ready to lead fire safety across Western Sydney? Join WSLHD and help protect our patients, staff and communities while building a rewarding career with NSW Health.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

1. Significant experience in fire compliance and safety management of a large portfolio of buildings

2. Demonstrated experience with managing fire prevention systems including an understanding of legislative requirements and guidelines.

3. Experience in development of Fire Safety Plans and procedures, including Evacuation, Emergency Response and Training plans.

4. Relevant tertiary qualifications in Fire Safety, Engineering & Risk or relevant equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience. Must hold Qualification: TAE40116 – Certificate IV in Training & Assessment and FSM – Fire Safety Manager (NSW Healthcare Facilities).

5. Experience in managing contracts, staff and budgets to ensure fire protection systems are maintained and operating.

6. Excellent written, verbal, communication, interpersonal and computer skills, including Outlook, Word & Excel

7. Demonstrated experience in the operation and maintenance of fire safety systems i.e. Hot Work Process, Isolation and de-isolation of Fire systems and other fire safety aspects.

8. Valid NSW Driver’s Licence and be willing to use it for work purposes.

Requisition ID: REQ679001
Applications Close: 27 July 2026

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.

• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

• For inquiries about the role, contact Brad Turner on Bradley.turner1@health.nsw.gov.au