Fire and Emergency Response Officer, Queensland Health

Fire and Emergency Response Officer, Queensland Health Are you looking for a new adventure? Perhaps adding to your skillset? Challenging yourself in a new environment? You will be responsible for the effective delivery of professional Safety, Fire and Emergency Response services to management and staff on the Coronial & Public Health Sciences (CPHS) Campus. What you'll do This position is a central role in the efficient management/coordination of fire, emergency & relevant safety activities and risks (personnel and property) with respect to fire safety and legislative compliance and effectively manage activities relating to emergency preparedness and business continuity. Reporting to the Campus Support Services Manager, you will: Effectively and efficiently inform and support the CPHS with all fire maintenance matters, including supporting stakeholders in the operational management of identifying strategies for improving Fire and Emergency Responses across the CPHS Campus. Develop, implement, review and on specific fire safety policies and procedures to achieve consistency across the CPHS campus for all buildings, departments, units, and staff. About you We are searching for someone who has: Demonstrated site management and coordination of fire safety functions and services to include facilitation and delivery of staff training as required. Demonstrated ability to provide fire safety and emergency response advice, to support strong and sound decision making. Demonstrated ability to review specific fire safety policies and procedures, to achieve consistency across the CPHS campus for all buildings, departments, units, staff, and visitors. Demonstrated knowledge specific fire safety policies that are consistent and applicable to the Australian Standards, The Public Health Act 2010, The Public Health Regulation 2012, and Queensland Health guidelines and Codes of Practice. Demonstrated ability to apply risk management principles to occupational health and safety and fire safety hazards within a healthcare environment, including identification and analysis of risks, and the development, implementation, and evaluation of flexible, client focused solutions and provide an effective safety/injury management service to staff in accordance with legislation, Qld Health policy and strategic direction. Knowledge of, or the ability to gain high level knowledge of contemporary health and safety legislative standards, guidelines, and fire safety, including national and state legislation, codes, standards, policies, and trends with particular reference to application to a scientific / laboratory environment, as prescribed by Queensland State Government, Queensland Health, The Queensland Building Fire and Safety Regulation 2008, Queensland Fire and Rescue Service Act and Regulations. Why work with us? Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes: 12.75% superannuation 17.5% leave loading Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave. Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth. Grow your skills through hands‑on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds. Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. Ready to apply? For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description. #J-18808-Ljbffr