School Workplace Health & Safety Coordinator

Queensland Government; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Company‑provided medical insurance

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer in Brisbane to lead complex fire protection projects from concept to commissioning. You will oversee technical delivery across sprinkler systems, hydrants, hose reels, detection and alarm networks, extinguishers and fire blankets, while coordinating with architects, contractors and end users.

The role requires 10+ years in fire protection consultancy, a degree in engineering with chartered status (CPEng or equivalent such as

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of fire protection consulting experience within the building services industry.
• Degree qualified in engineering with chartered status (CPEng) or equivalent registered engineer (e.g., RPEQ).
• Experience managing and mentoring engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of the NCC and Australian Standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage projects from initial concept to installation and commissioning.
• Provide technical oversight and supervision for fire protection services, including sprinkler systems, hydrants, hose reels, detection and warning systems, extinguishers and blankets.
• Prepare drawings and calculations to validate performance against Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards.
• Develop and present presentations to external clients and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Project leadership

Technical oversight

Stakeholder liaison

Building code knowledge

Drafting calculations

Education

Engineering degree with CPEng or equivalent (RPEQ)

Job description

Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Location: Brisbane, Australia. Working model: Hybrid (in-office and remote). Contract type: Full‑time, Permanent.

• Able to plan and manage projects from initial concept to installation and commissioning.
• Provide technical oversight and supervision for successful delivery of fire protection services, including automatic sprinkler systems, fire hydrants, hose reels, fire detection and warning systems, portable extinguishers, and fire blankets.
• Prepare drawings and calculations to validate performance solutions against Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards.
• Develop and present presentations to external clients and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including architects, contractors, and end users.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject‑matter expert and facilitate project activities to ensure compliant fire protection design.
• Liaise with local authorities, client teams, and multidisciplinary consultants.
• Conduct site inspections, provide technical advice, and assist in the development of fire protection engineering reports.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of fire protection consulting experience within the building services industry.
• Degree qualified in engineering with chartered status (CPEng) or equivalent registered engineer (e.g., RPEQ).
• Experience managing and mentoring engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of the National Construction Code (NCC) and Australian Standards.

Equity and Inclusion Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (pay details provided upon application).
• Flexibility with hybrid work arrangements.
• Company‑provided medical insurance.
• Paid annual leave (four weeks plus a 4‑week optional additional leave).
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Petition for employees to register under the National Engineering Register (NERR) and support for achieving and maintaining professional registration.