Fire Safety & Building Maintenance Officer

Ethos Beathchapman; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 87,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Ethos Beathchapman in Parramatta is seeking a Fire Safety and Building Maintenance Officer on a part-time basis with a hybrid working option. The role supports NSW Government housing safety compliance across a large residential portfolio and involves site inspections, reporting, and contractor coordination.

The job requires knowledge of AS 1851 and Australian Standards, a relevant qualification, field inspection experience, and the ability to travel statewide.

Qualifications

• Understanding of AS 1851, Australian Building Codes and relevant Australian Standards
• A relevant qualification in fire safety, building or construction and/or strong practical industry experience
• Experience conducting field inspections and measuring work against compliance, quality or contractual standards
• Strong knowledge of residential property maintenance and improvement works
• Experience working with maintenance contractors and service providers
• Strong attention to detail and accurate reporting/documentation skills
• A current driver's licence
• Ability and willingness to undertake statewide travel

Responsibilities

• Conducting on-site and desktop fire safety and building maintenance inspections
• Inspecting fire detection and alarm systems, sprinkler systems, emergency lighting and other essential fire safety measures
• Assessing maintenance works against AS 1851, relevant Australian Standards and building requirements
• Identifying defects, non-compliance and required rectification works
• Preparing detailed inspection and compliance reports
• Monitoring the quality and performance of maintenance contractors
• Supporting risk-based quality assurance activities
• Liaising with contractors, internal stakeholders and other team members to resolve maintenance and compliance issues
• Maintaining accurate inspection records and supporting program reporting
• Undertaking statewide site inspections, including occasional overnight travel where required

Skills

Attention to detail

Reporting skills

Contractor coordination

Field inspections

Education

Fire safety/building qualification

Job description

• Role: Fire Safety and Building Maintenance Officer
• Location: Parramatta, hybrid working opportunity
• Employment type: Part time ( week one - 4 days/week, week two – 3 days/week )
• Working hours: 7hrs /day
• Pay rate to candidate:$63.35- $69.89 per hour

An opportunity is available for an experienced Fire Safety & Building Maintenance Officer to join a leading NSW Government organisation, supporting the delivery and compliance of specialised fire safety maintenance across a significant residential property portfolio. This is a hands-on, field-focused role suited to someone with experience across fire safety, building maintenance, construction, essential services or property inspections.

Working within a specialist Fire Safety Maintenance team, you will conduct on-site and desktop compliance inspections, ensuring maintenance activities meet relevant Australian Standards, contractual requirements and agreed performance standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting on-site and desktop fire safety and building maintenance inspections
• Inspecting fire detection and alarm systems, sprinkler systems, emergency lighting and other essential fire safety measures
• Assessing maintenance works against AS 1851, relevant Australian Standards and building requirements
• Identifying defects, non-compliance and required rectification works
• Preparing detailed inspection and compliance reports
• Monitoring the quality and performance of maintenance contractors
• Supporting risk-based quality assurance activities
• Liaising with contractors, internal stakeholders and other team members to resolve maintenance and compliance issues
• Maintaining accurate inspection records and supporting program reporting
• Undertaking statewide site inspections, including occasional overnight travel where required

Skills and experience required:

• Understanding of AS 1851, Australian Building Codes and relevant Australian Standards
• A relevant qualification in fire safety, building or construction and/or strong practical industry experience
• Experience conducting field inspections and measuring work against compliance, quality or contractual standards
• Strong knowledge of residential property maintenance and improvement works
• Experience working with maintenance contractors and service providers
• Strong attention to detail and accurate reporting/documentation skills
• A current driver's licence
• Ability and willingness to undertake statewide travel

Experience conducting compliance inspections of building essential services and exposure to fire safety maintenance within apartment or residential buildings will be highly regarded. This role provides the opportunity to use your practical fire safety, construction or building maintenance expertise to contribute to the safety and quality of social housing across NSW.