Project Manager

Project Manager - Fire Safety | NSW Government

Posted: 03/10/2025

- $77.80 per hour + Super | 35 hours per week
- ASAP Start | Estimated 6-month assignment, potential to extend
- NSW State Government | Hybrid - Parramatta + WFH

About the Company

Our large NSW State Government client is responsible for the management of the NSW Government's social housing portfolio.

About the Role

This is a fabulous opportunity for an experienced Compliance Personnel to join their team in Parramatta with some flexibility to work a few days remotely from home per week. This is an estimated 6-month temporary assignment, with the potential to extend.

The Compliance Auditor will be responsible for conducting and managing quality assurance audits on the cycling Asset compliance programs: Fire Safety Program, Property Assessment Survey (PAS) Program, Detailed Property Assessment Surveys (DPAS) Program, Fire Safety Program and Change of Use (COU) program. This team will also respond to any ad hoc requests for professional advice related to compliance and regulations.

Responsibilities

- Provide and undertake audit services, advice, information and solutions to a range of stakeholders on technical issues, standards, policies and compliance requirements by the NSW Land RD Compliance Auditor and Housing Corporation standards, legislative and government requirements to support the development and maintenance of housing infrastructure across LAHC.
- Maintain a working knowledge of the various compliance programs in LAHC and a functional awareness of the standards, systems, approaches, requirements and stakeholders associated with each.
- Participate in collaborative team discussions to provide advice and feedback on audit outcomes, solutions and levels of compliance relative to the programs delivered by LAHC and as requested by manager(s).
- Provide advice, specialist support, analysis, issues/complaints escalation and process awareness to new suppliers, contractors, consultants and panel suppliers as required to ensure client satisfaction, timeliness, and efficiency in project delivery and implementation.
- Prepare audit reports for Manager(s) and key stakeholders to identify compliance and performance levels.
- Recommend solutions and/or system improvements and propose corrective action(s) as needed to satisfy the LAHC standards and legislative and government requirements.
- Deliver advice, reports, commentary, and solutions to compliance issues to key stakeholders in a manner that contributes to positive relationship building and supports an ongoing effective and efficient working environment.
- Research and provide advice on approved auditing policies, plans, and procedures to contribute to enhanced practice and continuous improvement.
- Provide context and informational sessions, briefings, and training of inspectors - on changes to standards, continuous Improvement requirements, developments and program requirements (e.g. AHO, Fire, DPAS, PAS).
- Provide continuous feedback and audit findings to the external contractors and their resources to achieve continuous improvement on the project end product.
- Participate in the performance review of the external contractors and assist the Compliance Project Manager and Principal Compliance Manager to support the decision-making process.

About You

- Impeccable communication skills, both verbal and written
- Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate across all levels
- Proven experience in the building/construction-related sector
- Impeccable interpersonal and communication skills, especially in consultation, negotiation and conflict management
- Solid analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills, with an aptitude for learning
- High attention to detail
- Strong computer literacy and proficiency with MS Office suite, SAP Ariba, Access and

Requirements

- Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering, Architectural, Building Surveying, Project/Business Management or related Construction discipline
- Experience with/Knowledge of Fire Safety Standards and applicable legislative requirements
- SPM Assets based programs, or any other similar programs is desirable
- Demonstrated Auditing experience
- Valid Driver's Licence with the flexibility to attend sites when required
- Ability to commence and commit to the duration of the assignment

How to Apply

Applications will be reviewed within 48 hours of the job posting. Please apply by submitting your resume (in Word format) via the 'Apply Now' tab to be considered for the role. Only suitable applicants will be contacted.

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