District Fire Safety Manager - Location Negotiable Within Southern NSW LHD
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Negotiable Within Southern NSW LHD
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $87,813.00 - $116,824.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ648906
Applications Close: 2 April 2026
Interview Information: Scheduled within 10 days of closing
About the service
Ready to Lead & Shake Things Up? Join Us as Health Manager! Are you a people person who loves getting stuff DONE? We want YOU to be the captain of our health ship at Southern NSW Local Health District. Help us keep the wheels turning smoothly, support awesome teams, and make a real splash in rural healthcare.
Think you’re up for the challenge? Let’s make health magic happen together!
Support for
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
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What you'll be doing
The District Fire Manager plans, implements and monitors fire safety compliance of SNSWLHD assets to meet statutory requirements and ensure availability of safe and compliant facilities for provision of quality patient, client and consumer care.
Selection Criteria
Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience including capability to meet competencies described in NSW Health Fire Safety policy through considerable previous fire safety management experience and/ or qualifications in a professional fire safety management role.
- Demonstrated understanding of contemporary legislation, standards, building codes and guidelines relating to fire safety and the ability to interpret and apply this knowledge to maintain compliance.
- Capacity to identify and implement solutions to mitigate risk including utilising and developing risk management systems and initiatives.
- Well-developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication, consultation and negotiation skills necessary to build and maintain collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Evidence of time management capacity working in a complex and high volume environment, with the ability to successfully manage competing demands and deliver outcomes.
- High level conceptual, planning, analytical and report writing skills and the ability to apply these with attention to detail that facilitates decision making.
- Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances.
We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.
Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact estelle.roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.au
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For role related queries or questions contact Nicholas Mason on Nicholas.Mason@health.nsw.gov.au
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