Fire Safety Technical Specialist
Talent International is currently recruiting for a Fire Safety Technical Specialist to work for the NSW Government, based in Parramatta. The position is a 6-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays a rate of $77.80 per hour + super.
Hours of Work: 7 hours p/d, 35 hours p/w
About the Role
The Fire Safety Maintenance team oversees the Specialised Fire Safety Maintenance program across the client. This includes contract management, compliance monitoring, risk-based quality assurance, budgeting, and delivering expert fire safety advice.
You will be responsible for conducting both on-site and desktop compliance inspections to ensure maintenance work meets required standards and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The role involves collaboration with contractors and stakeholders while ensuring legislative compliance and best-practice outcomes. Statewide travel, including overnight stays, may be required for on-site audits.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with the client’s fire safety standards and relevant legislation.
- Translate complex technical information into clear communication for diverse audiences.
- Build and manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices to maintain compliance.
- Support contract performance management, reporting, and quality assurance activities.
About You
- We are looking for a candidate with:
- Strong project management skills within fire safety or building compliance.
- Experience in contract management and performance monitoring.
- Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, standards, and policies.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Flexibility to travel across NSW when required, including overnight stays where necessary, for on-site audits.
If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.