Fire Safety Officer

2 weeks ago

Merrylands, Australia Cumberland Council Full time

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel **welcome**, **belong **and **succeed**.

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**:
We are looking for a Fire Safety Officer to join our team

This role will be responsible for providing Council with advice in regards to combustible cladding and fire safety compliance within the Cumberland local government area. Additionally, this role will also provide guidance and assistance to staff on interpretation of building requirements and assessment procedures.

Reporting to the Coordinator Development Programs this role will also assist in meeting Council's statutory obligations in regard to the reporting on relevant programs and actions from Council's Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program and Operational Plan regarding combustible cladding and fire safety.
- Currently accredited Building Surveyor under the NSW Building Professional board Accreditation scheme or Relevant Tertiary qualifications in fire safety and/or Building Surveying (i.e. Grad Certificate).
- Extensive knowledge of Volume 1 & 2 (BCA) of the National Construction Code and associated Building legislation
- Extensive knowledge of Combustible Cladding Regulation 2018
- Extensive job-related experience in the inspection and assessment of buildings to identify the classification and use of buildings in accordance with NCC/BCA, determine what essential fire safety measure should be installed, identify any fire risks and determine course of action.
- Extensive experience of the development and construction process as applicable to fire safety.
- Extensive experience in Fire Safety inspections and reports
- Extensive experience of Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and regulations and Local Government Act, 1993
- Extensive experience in assessing Annual Fire Safety Statement
- Current Drivers Licence
- Hold a current General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- Ability to meet deadlines on a daily basis and possession of proven time management skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated experience in issuing Development Control Orders under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Local Government Act 1993
- Ability to liaise with customers.

Download the position description here for more information.

**About this role**:

- Permanent, full-time position
- 35 hour week
- Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement
- Located at Council's Merrylands office, with frequent travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations

**Salary information**: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
- The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role
- Leaseback vehicle
- Mobile phone

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER**:

- We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or an additional three (3) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Leave entitlements including annual leave, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
- Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
- Corporate Health Insurance discounts
- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
- Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
- Free access to Council owned swimming pools
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**ABOUT US**:
**What you'll need to have for this role**:

- The right to live and work in Australia
- Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position
- Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required
- Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process, in accordance with Council’s COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure.

**Enquiries**:Telephone **Bahauddin Ahamed, Manager

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