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THE HOUSE
The Sydney Opera House is the number one tourist destination and the busiest Performing Arts centre in the Country. We are able to achieve this because of our incredibly hardworking and passionate people. Be part of shaping our future where you will be provided with opportunities to grow and develop, while making a positive contribution to our community.
For more information about the Sydney Opera House please refer to our
YOUR NEW ROLE
As part of the Emergency Planning & Response Group, the Fire Safety Officer (FSO) undertakes Fire Safety activities including the inspection and provision of advice on fire and safety related matters.
The Fire Safety Officer takes actions to prevent, prepare, respond, and recover, from site related emergencies.
Please note, the Fire Safety Officer role is a 24/7 operation, and the successful candidate will be required to work a rotating schedule (including weekends and holidays), typically rotating on a 12-hour shift schedule that includes a blend of both day and night shifts.
Further detailed information about the role and its requirements can be obtained from the .
ARE YOU THE ONE?
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience and skill in fire prevention/protection with demonstrated expertise in the use of fire fighting and safety equipment with demonstrated technical ability to monitor safety, fire detection, emergency warning, suppression systems and equipment, and to develop solutions and resolve problems to achieve compliance with legislation, codes, and standards.
- Recognised training and qualifications or equivalent in providing First Aid (or higher) with a demonstrated ability to undertake Advanced Resuscitation.
- Qualifications and/or experience in delivery training to small groups and Work Health and Safety (WHS).
- Good observation, investigation, and analytical skills to implement the SOH standards and facilitate compliance to assist managers and staff to achieve continuous improvement and safe practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels to gain compliance and develop constructive solutions, to brief and train stakeholders, to conduct efficient first response operations and to coordinate people effectively in emergencies.
- An ability to work as a team, interpret complex situations and provide effective service with 24-hour coverage.
- Practical experience in responding to emergency situation with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
The Sydney Opera House gives you access to a fantastic range of benefits including:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- 5-week’s annual leave.
- Access to a range of professional development programs and staff engagement initiatives.
- Staff community groups like SOH Pride, First Nations Staff Network, Sustainable Environmental Action Leaders (aka ‘SEALs’) and more.
- Fitness Passport & complimentary wellbeing programs including Pilates, yoga, circuit classes, physiotherapy sessions as well as other wellbeing initiatives.
- Working for an organisation with a 6 Star Green Star Performance Rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).
- Working for an organisation who has committed to
- And many more!
We are an inclusive employer who recognises everyone is unique, we welcome you for who you are – as you are, so if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please email us at so we can discuss this further. Even if you think you’d be a great fit but don’t necessarily tick every box of the role description, please still get in touch.
Read more about our commitments outline in our Strategy, which works hand in hand with the commitments in our longstanding , and .
We welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, recognising the value, unique skills, and knowledge that First Nations employees bring to the workplace. We encourage applications from people of all genders, as well as people from one or more of these underrepresented groups/communities, including but not limited to d/Deaf and Disabled people/people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTIQ+.
NEED TO WORK FLEXIBLY?
We know flexibility means different things to different people, let us know how we can best support you to be your best.
SOUND LIKE YOU? APPLY!
Applicants are asked to please create a profile at and include the following documents with their applications:
- An up-to-date resume (of no more than five pages).
- A cover letter, addressing suitability for the role (of no more than one page).
- The Fire and Safety Officer has a diverse role at the Sydney Opera House that includes fire prevention and broad safety management. An essential component of this role is the ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders to resolve identified issues. Please provide your demonstrated experience in working with stakeholders to safely conclude identified life threat issues.
To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must have existing Australian work rights. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police check, Working with Children check and Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). The PEHA assessment seeks information only relevant to performing the inherent requirements of the job, it remains strictly confidential, and applicants will be informed of the result.
Applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.
Job Status: Full Time, Ongoing
Salary: Base wage of $44.35 per hour (inclusive of composite penalties) plus First Aid allowance and 11% superannuation contributions
Position No: SOH2319
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 4th February 2024
Role Enquiries: Hayley at
Technical Enquiries: Jobs NSW Helpdesk on 1800 562 679
