District Fire Safety Training Leader - Healthcare

NSW Government; Sydney; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

19-day month

Salary Packaging

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a District Fire Safety Training Manager to lead district‑wide fire safety education, compliance and emergency preparedness across its healthcare facilities. You will translate legislation into practical training and work with clinical and facilities teams to strengthen safety culture.

Join NSW Health to protect lives and ensure staff, patients and contractors are trained to respond confidently to fires and evacuations.

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualifications and extensive proven experience in Fire Engineering and Fire Safety Management.
• Thorough knowledge of National Construction Code of Australia and fire safety in large organisations.
• Experience applying NSW state fire regulations, emergency evacuation and Codes of Practice.
• Ability to develop and implement emergency services strategies, programs and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire safety education and compliance across WSLHD. Develop strategic training programs and monitor compliance.
• Deliver practical fire safety and evacuation exercises at multiple sites across the district.
• Provide specialist advice on fire safety systems, infrastructure and NSW Health requirements.
• Create, review and improve fire safety policies, SOPs, local evacuation plans and emergency documentation.
• Coordinate stakeholder relationships and manage training-related projects and contractor engagement.

Skills

Fire safety management

Fire engineering

Policy & compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Emergency planning

Communication

Project coordination

Valid NSW Driver's Licence

Education

TAE40116 – Certificate IV in Training & Assessment FSM – Fire Safety Manager (NSW Healthcare Facilities)

Job description

Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a District Fire Safety Training Manager to lead district‑wide fire safety education, compliance and emergency preparedness across its healthcare facilities. You will translate legislation into practical training and work with clinical and facilities teams to strengthen safety culture.

Join NSW Health to protect lives and ensure staff, patients and contractors are trained to respond confidently to fires and evacuations.