Wslhd District Fire Safety Training Manager

NSW Government; Sydney; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

19-day month

Salary Packaging

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a District Fire Safety Training Manager to lead district‑wide fire safety education, compliance and emergency preparedness across its healthcare facilities. You will translate legislation into practical training and work with clinical and facilities teams to strengthen safety culture.

Join NSW Health to protect lives and ensure staff, patients and contractors are trained to respond confidently to fires and evacuations.

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualifications and extensive proven experience in Fire Engineering and Fire Safety Management.
• Thorough knowledge of National Construction Code of Australia and fire safety in large organisations.
• Experience applying NSW state fire regulations, emergency evacuation and Codes of Practice.
• Ability to develop and implement emergency services strategies, programs and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire safety education and compliance across WSLHD. Develop strategic training programs and monitor compliance.
• Deliver practical fire safety and evacuation exercises at multiple sites across the district.
• Provide specialist advice on fire safety systems, infrastructure and NSW Health requirements.
• Create, review and improve fire safety policies, SOPs, local evacuation plans and emergency documentation.
• Coordinate stakeholder relationships and manage training-related projects and contractor engagement.

Skills

Fire safety management

Fire engineering

Policy & compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Emergency planning

Communication

Project coordination

Valid NSW Driver's Licence

Education

TAE40116 – Certificate IV in Training & Assessment FSM – Fire Safety Manager (NSW Healthcare Facilities)

Job description

• Enjoy a 19-day month for better work-life balance
• Reduce taxable income & boost take-home pay with Salary Packaging
• Shape practical fire and evacuation training that helps protect lives

Lead fire safety. Build confidence. Manage district-wide fire safety education, compliance and emergency preparedness across a complex healthcare network.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $137,525 - $156231 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Western Sydney Local Health District

Where you'll be working
Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) and play a vital role in creating safer healthcare environments for staff, patients, visitors and contractors. Working across multiple facilities, you’ll collaborate with clinical and corporate leaders, facilities teams and external agencies to strengthen fire safety capability and emergency preparedness throughout the District.

This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise, strategic leadership and hands‑on training in a dynamic healthcare environment where safety is fundamental to patient care.

• Make a district‑wide impact: Strengthen fire safety awareness and emergency readiness across diverse healthcare facilities.
• Lead with purpose: Build a culture of safety, shared accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across the system: Partner with clinical and corporate managers, contractors, local authorities and other key stakeholders.
• Turn expertise into action: Translate legislative and regulatory requirements into practical training, clear procedures and effective safety practices.

What you'll be doing
As the District Fire Safety Training Manager, you’ll lead the development, coordination, delivery and evaluation of fire safety education and training across WSLHD. You’ll combine specialist knowledge, risk‑informed planning and practical training to improve compliance and ensure staff are prepared to respond confidently to fire and evacuation emergencies.

• Lead fire safety education and compliance: Develop and implement strategic training programs, monitor compliance and provide management with accurate, meaningful insights into organisational fire safety risks.
• Deliver practical training: Facilitate fire safety and evacuation exercises across District sites, ensuring training meets mandatory requirements and supports emergency preparedness.
• Provide specialist technical advice: Advise on fire safety systems, existing and new infrastructure, relevant legislation, standards and NSW Health requirements.
• Develop effective procedures and plans: Lead the creation, review and continuous improvement of fire safety policies, standard operating procedures, local evacuation plans and emergency response documentation.
• Drive coordination and continuous improvement: Build strong stakeholder relationships, oversee training‑related projects and contractor engagement, maintain accurate compliance records, and coordinate risk management activities and Annual Fire Safety Statements (AFSS).

Make a difference with Western Sydney Local Health District
Bring your expertise to a role where your leadership can help protect lives, strengthen emergency preparedness and support safer healthcare for our communities. Ready to make safety your impact? and join NSW Health in building a safer, more resilient healthcare environment for patients, staff and the communities we serve.

• Appropriate qualifications and / or extensive proven experience in Fire Engineering and Fire Safety Management, at a high level in large hospitals and/or health care facilities. Including 1 & 2: TAE40116 – Certificate IV in Training & Assessment FSM – Fire Safety Manager (NSW Healthcare Facilities)
• Thorough knowledge and demonstrated experience of National Construction Code of Australia, with demonstrated experience in the field of fire prevention, emergency evacuation and safety in a large organisation.
• Sound knowledge and demonstrated experience in applying relevant NSW state legislation on fire regulations as applicable to the workplace, including special regulations covering buildings, fire protection/prevention, emergency evacuation and Codes of Practice.
• Ability to manage the development and implementation of emergency services strategies, programs and procedures including the monitoring of strategic effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to provide support to the organisation in order to meet organisational objectives, compliance with external audits and key performance indicators.
• Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organisation.
• Valid NSW Drivers Licence and be willing to use it for work purposes.

Requisition ID: REQ703034
Applications Close: 4 November 2026

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.