Fire Safety Officer

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Location: Nepean Campus
Remuneration: $106,142.00 - $125,241.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ458124
Applications Close: 04/02/2024
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
What we can offer you (for eligible employees):
· Accrued Day Off (ADO) (for full time employees)
· Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
· Novated Leasing
· Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
· Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
· Fitness Passport
What you'll be doing:
An opportunity has become available for qualified Fire Safety Officers to join the Total Asset Management team of the District. This is on a Permanent Full Time assignment based in our Nepean campus.
The Total Asset Management translates organisational objectives into asset-related decision, plans and activities using a risk-based approach to deliver defined service outcomes. The Fire Safety Officer will assist the NBMLHD Fire Safety Manager in ensuring that Fire Safety and Compliance issues for hospitals across the district are met and maintained. The position will also deliver Fire Training and Fire/ Evacuation Exercises across the NBMLHD. Additional responsibilities will also include but not limited to:

• Ensure that appropriate written Fire Safety and fire emergency response procedures are available.
• Provide advice and assistance to management to ensure that all employees participate in Fire Safety education and that records of education are maintained
• Liaise with maintenance and service personnel and/or contractors to ensure all Fire Safety equipment and fire protection systems are tested and maintained in accordance with relevant standards and regulations. Ensure related records are maintained.
• Monitor day-to-day fire prevention, protection and Fire Safety functions within the facility. (Regular utilisation of the sample forms in Appendix 1, or similar should be used)
• Develop a working relationship with the local Fire Brigade and related emergency services.

An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
About us:
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.
NBMLHD: is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Selection Criteria to be Addressed: * Completed a Fire Safety Officer (Health) Accreditation Course, with Fire and Rescue N.S.W. or equivalent in accordance with N.S.W. Health Department Circular No 2010/24; completed Module of Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training (TAE40110 or equivalent) ); current NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role or experience in the Fire industry.
• Demonstrated experience in assessment, implementation and evaluation of Fire Safety requirements.
• Demonstrated Competent computer skills including the capacity to effectively use Microsoft Software including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the development and implementation of emergency services strategies, programs, procedures and Training and the monitoring of its effectiveness.
• Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of the relevant Work Health & Safety Legislation and the ability to ensure that safe work practices are adopted and/or maintained within the area of responsibility.

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