Job description
Our State Government client is looking for a Fire Safety Technical Specialist (Project Manager) to join the Fire Safety Maintenance team. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring that fire safety systems in social housing properties are compliant, safe, and meet required standards. Your expertise will be key in inspections, audits, stakeholder engagement, and technical compliance with AS 1851, BCA, and relevant legislation. This is a temporary contract role until 30 June 2026, with an ASAP start, flexible/hybrid work arrangements, and travelling to sites across NSW.
Key responsibilities
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
Key responsibilities
- Conduct site and desktop inspections of fire safety systems and maintenance
- Provide expert advice on fire safety issues, standards, BCA/NCC compliance, and upgrades
- Manage fire safety orders, FRNSW complaints, and related compliance matters
- Carry out risk-based quality assurance audits and report findings
- Liaise with councils, FRNSW, contractors, engineers, and internal stakeholders
- Stay up to date with changes in fire safety standards and legislation
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Mechanical or Civil/Structural) OR Fire Safety accreditation
- Solid knowledge of AS 1851, BCA/NCC, Australian Standards, and fire safety legislation
- Experience with Class 2 buildings and understanding of fire safety performance
- Excellent communication skills to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
- A valid driver's license and willingness to travel across NSW
- Ability to pass a national police check
- Be part of a meaningful mission improving safety in NSW public housing
- Collaborate with a supportive team of technical experts
- Competitive hourly rate: between $48–$72/hour, depending on experience level
- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements, office based in Parramatta
- Contract security through June 2026
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
