Hybrid Building Compliance & Fire Safety Specialist

SGCH; Sydney; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

SGCH in Redfern, NSW, is seeking a Building Compliance Specialist to own our building compliance and planned maintenance programs, ensuring statutory obligations and essential fire safety measures are met across our portfolio.

You will work with contractors, regulators and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, manage risk, and deliver compliant, well-maintained homes for our customers. The role requires travel to SGCH locations and reports to the Compliance and Fire Safety Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher qualifications in building surveying, fire safety, construction or related field.
• Experience in building compliance, maintenance contracts, contractor performance, budgets, risks and regulatory requirements.
• Strong reporting, communication and record-keeping skills and proficiency in MS Office and asset/compliance systems.
• Willingness to travel to SGCH locations and hold a current NSW Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead building compliance and essential services programs.
• Manage contractor performance, KPIs and service delivery.
• Conduct compliance audits, inspections and reviews.
• Ensure statutory and fire safety obligations are met.
• Oversee essential fire safety measures and critical assets.
• Monitor budgets, invoices and contract expenditure.
• Identify and mitigate compliance and operational risks.
• Maintain accurate compliance, asset and reporting records.
• Manage regulatory matters and access applications.
• Provide specialist compliance and fire safety advice.
• Drive continuous improvement and process optimisation.
• Build strong relationships with contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Contractor management

Fire safety

Building compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in building surveying, fire safety, construction

Tools

MS Office

Asset/compliance systems

Job description

SGCH in Redfern, NSW, is seeking a Building Compliance Specialist to own our building compliance and planned maintenance programs, ensuring statutory obligations and essential fire safety measures are met across our portfolio.

You will work with contractors, regulators and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, manage risk, and deliver compliant, well-maintained homes for our customers. The role requires travel to SGCH locations and reports to the Compliance and Fire Safety Manager.