Fire Safety Officer

Permanent Fire Safety Officer - New Ryde Hospital

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Fire Safety Officer Level 2
Remuneration: $1,881.61 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ686678

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting, and rewarding work every day. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There is a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You will feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Ryde Hospital
Ryde Hospital is having an incredible $479 million complete hospital redevelopment that will transform the delivery of healthcare for the Ryde local community.
The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment will result in new health facilities and enhanced services including emergency, ICU/critical care, inpatient units, outpatient/ambulatory care services and much more.
Construction commenced in early 2023, and will provide you with a wonderful and exciting opportunity to be part of the Ryde team to change the future health services for the Ryde Community completely.
 
What you'll be doing
The incumbent will provide appropriate management to deliver effective and efficient fire prevention/management services to support the clinical services maintaining a patient focused approach to care. This position has the primary responsibility for:

• Coordination and management of fire safety and compliance across the Ryde Hospital campus and Community Health Centre (CHC) 
• Ensuring fire services meet and comply with NSW Health policies and procedures, Accreditation Standards and all legislative requirements. 

The position provides expert technical and operational advice to support the Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, working collaboratively with NSW Health Infrastructure at each stage of the redevelopment project. The position is accountable for the development, review, evaluation and delivery of relevant fire safety training programs ensuring consistency across all facilities within Ryde Hospital and Community Health Centre.  
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

1. Fire Safety Officer (Health) Accreditation Course, with Fire and Rescue NSW. or equivalent in accordance with NSW Health Circular No 2010/24; completed Module of Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training(TAE40110 or equivalent); current NSW Driver’s Licence and a minimum of 2 years experience in the health care industry as a Fire Safety Officer or suitable equivalent.
2. Good working knowledge and application of the National Construction Code, Australian Standards, building compliance and all fire regulations/legislation with demonstrated experience in fire safety, emergency procedures and planning.
3. Demonstrated experience with managing third party service providers to support a strong regulatory and reporting compliance regime and strong contract performance culture.

 

 

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For role related queries or questions contact Harpreet Maggo Kapoor on ••••@health.nsw.gov.au
 

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Applications Close: 07 September 2026