Governance Lead

Fire & Rescue NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

On-site gym and parking

Fitness Passport access

Study assistance for approved courses

Training and development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Fire & Rescue NSW is seeking a regulatory specialist to lead delivery and compliance of Community Safety programs. You will provide legislative and operational advice, strengthen governance and data integrity, and improve systems across AFSS, AFA, Hazmat and related programs.

The role requires interpreting legislation, guiding policy, and delivering evidence-based recommendations in writing to senior stakeholders. Hybrid work is available with strong career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations and policy within a regulatory, compliance or government environment.
• Experience leading or contributing to business improvement initiatives, including process, system and workflow enhancements.
• Ability to analyse complex information and provide clear, evidence-based advice and recommendations, including written reports.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in a related discipline (e.g. law, public policy, compliance, business or similar).

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery, compliance and continuous improvement of Community Safety regulatory programs by providing specialist legislative and operational advice.
• Strengthen governance and data integrity, and improve business systems and processes across AFSS, AFA, Hazmat, User Pays and related programs.

Skills

Legislation interpretation

Regulatory compliance

Policy analysis

Evidence-based advice

Report writing

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent

Job description

• Package up to $166,549 pa. Package includes salary range ($133,348 pa to $146,945 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Hybrid work from our office in Greenacre and remotely.

About the role:

Lead delivery, compliance and continuous improvement of Community Safety regulatory programs by providing specialist legislative and operational advice, strengthening governance and data integrity, and improving business systems and processes across Annual Fire Safety Statements (AFSS), Automatic Fire Alarms (AFA), Hazmat, User Pays and related programs.

About you:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations and policy within a regulatory, compliance or government environment.
• Experience leading or contributing to business improvement initiatives, including process, system and workflow enhancements.
• Ability to analyse complex information and provide clear, evidence-based advice and recommendations, including written reports.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in a related discipline (e.g. law, public policy, compliance, business or similar).

For more information on the role, please view theRole Description

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Michelle Sapiro on ***************@fire.nsw.gov.au.

About us:

FRNSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW.We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Visit our Careers Page to learn more about Fire and Rescue NSW.

What we can offer:

• Work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
• Modern buildings and facilities
• Activity based working environment
• Free on-site gym and parking
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate
• Study assistance for approved courses
• Ongoing training and development

Our commitment to diversity:

Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire andRescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.

We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.

If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at ***********@fire.nsw.gov.au

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete an online video interview once applications close.

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.