Fire Safety Manager

Role title: Fire Safety Manager (FSM) Role type: Permanent full time Role grade: Health Services Manager Level 2 Department and location: Asset Management Unit (AMU), St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst Salary: $109,857.00- $129,624.00 + super + salary packaging Better and fairer care. Always. We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operatepublic and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. About the role Lead fire safety compliance across St Vincent’s facilities, managing audits, risk assessments, and adherence to NSW Health. Provide expert advice, guidance, and training to staff, contractors, and committees on fire prevention, WHS, and emergency response. Oversee maintenance, inspections, and management of fire systems, detection, alarms, and equipment to ensure a safe environment. Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies, including Fire & Rescue NSW, to support emergency planning and incident response. Drive continuous improvement by investigating incidents, implementing corrective actions, and updating procedures, policies, and business continuity plans. About you Strong background in fire compliance and safety across large building portfolios, with practical experience managing Hot Works, system isolations and key fire safety operations. Solid knowledge of fire prevention systems and legislation, ensuring all activities meet required standards and regulatory expectations. Proven ability to create effective Fire Safety Plans, evacuation procedures and emergency training that keep people safe and prepared. Backed by relevant tertiary qualifications (Fire Safety, Engineering or Risk) and hands‑on experience managing contractors to keep fire protection systems fully compliant and functional. Confident communicator with polished written skills, strong MS Office capability, and professional membership with recognised fire safety bodies (GIFireE or equivalent). Why work at St Vincent’s? Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at‑risk people in our community Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax‑free Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave About the hospital In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst. A busy inner‑city hospital in a beautiful location Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on‑campus Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role‑required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations. Equal opportunity We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community. How to apply The closing date for applications is 08 January 2026 Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced . Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert. For more information, and to apply click here #J-18808-Ljbffr