Operations Supervisor - Lean Manufacturing & Safety

Haynes; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Extra annual leave

Professional development support

Job summary

AECOM's National Fire Protection Team in Brisbane is seeking a professional Fire Protection Engineer to deliver fire protection design services across major projects. You will design hydrant and sprinkler systems, ensure NCC compliance, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to provide integrated fire protection solutions for national clients.

This role offers flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional growth within a global infrastructure

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a Fire Protection Engineer in consultancy or contractor setting.
• Degree in fire engineering or related field; eligible for RPEQ registration.
• Knowledge of fire suppression, detection systems, and NCC standards.
• Experience with design software Hyena and Revizto; familiarity with Revit.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver fire protection systems across diverse projects from concept to construction.
• Develop hydrant, hose reel, sprinkler, and gas suppression solutions in line with standards.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to create integrated fire protection designs for major clients.
• Ensure designs meet NCC, Australian Standards, and local regulations; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Fire protection design

Engineering consultancy experience

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

RPEQ eligible

Tools

Hyena

Revizto

Revit

Job description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

Job Description

Due to recent project wins, our National Fire Protection Team is looking to add a professional level Fire Protection Engineer to their national Building Engineering team. You will work with our national fire‑protection team on a variety of projects providing technical fire protection design services.

This role is based in Brisbane.

How you’ll make a difference

• Be actively involved in all phases of fire protection project design and delivery, from concept through to construction and commissioning, ensuring high‑quality solutions across diverse sectors.
• Design and implement fire hydrant and hose reel systems, automatic fire sprinkler systems, alternative fire suppression systems, gas suppression, fire detection, evacuation, ensuring full compliance with Australian Standards.
• Collaborate with engineers from various disciplines on large, multi‑disciplinary projects to develop integrated fire protection solutions for major clients.
• Ensure all fire protection designs meet the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, and local authority regulations, as well as major client standards and guidelines, maintaining the highest safety and compliance standards.
• Use your expertise in wet and dry fire protection systems to mentor junior engineers and drive technical excellence across a range of projects.

Qualifications

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Applications are considered on a rolling basis.

• Ideally, 2+ years’ experience as a Fire Protection Engineer for an Engineering Consultancy (or contractor with extensive design experience). Experience in Dry Fire will be highly regarded.
• Relevant degree and holding professional registrations (or eligible to hold), including progression pathway to RPEQ.
• Understanding of Fire Suppression Systems & Design, Firefighting systems including Fire Hydrants, Hose Reels, Portable Fire Equipment and fire water supply infrastructure.
• Understanding of Fire Detection & Alarm Systems & Design, Emergency Warning & Intercom Systems and High‑Level Networking Infrastructure will be highly regarded.
• Track record in engineering design and consulting on medium to large scale projects across a variety of projects.
• Exposure to industry standard software such as Hyena and Revizto with exposure to Revit (preferred).

Australian Citizenship is highly preferred.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid work options.
• Purchase up to six weeks additional annual leave per year.
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.
• Continuous learning and growth – lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, five days paid study leave, global career opportunities.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Commitment to a Secure Recruitment Process

All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.