Trainee Passive Fire Assessor

Specialists in passive fire and smoke containment systems Passive First is poised for further growth in 2025 and 2026. With a reputation in the industry for their professionalism, outstanding customer service and expertise in their field over the last 16 years, this organisation takes pride in the quality and standard of all members of their team. It’s time to join a company with a strong team, and a respectful and supportive safe work environment.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented candidate to join our team. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in fire safety compliance and gain hands‑on experience in building inspections, reporting, and documentation. We also welcome hardworking individuals, including school leavers and tradespeople looking to transition into a dependable and long‑term career, to apply.

The Role

You will be required to work in our office in Banksmeadow and on site in the Sydney metro and Greater Sydney area supporting our team of Passive Fire Safety Assessors. The day to day can include some roof space inspections and kilometres of walking throughout buildings while completing inspections. There is also opportunity for career development pathway in passive fire safety and compliance. The right candidate will be offered on‑the‑job training and mentoring from experienced assessors.

As a Trainee Passive Fire Safety Assessor, your key responsibilities would be

- Collect and organise building information prior to inspections.

- Prepare inspection documents and worksheets.

- Record inspection results and draft reports for review.

- Assist with reviewing Fire Engineering Reports (FERs).

- Support the Audit and Projects team with administrative and technical tasks

- Prepare post‑works documentation and certification.

The position will be full time permanent employee after successfully passing a 3‑month probation period. Along with annual performance reviews to help in personal growth.

The opportunity to earn $75k + per year as a Trainee Passive Fire Safety Assessor, with a view to progress earning $90k + per year as Passive Fire Safety Practitioner (and later possible opportunities for a company Vehicle with all running expenses paid)

Opportunities to work up the career path depending on experience in trades or the passive fire industry, 4 Weeks Annual leave per year with holiday loading. All travel to be paid inline with the Award Provisions applied as per the NEC and the NSW Building award.

Uniform, tools, and PPE all provided.

You must have

- A Drivers licence and own vehicle and be willing to work throughout Sydney metro and Greater Sydney.

- Have full working rights without restriction to work in Australia.

- Ability to pass a physical assessment medical, which includes a drug test and chest X‑ray as these position would suit a vibrant individual that is physically healthy.

- Not applied previously.

Requirements

- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

- Basic understanding of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and relevant Australian Standards (advantageous, but training provided).

- Ability to read and interpret building plans (basic level).

- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

- Willingness to learn and develop technical knowledge in passive fire safety.

To be successful in this role, you will have

- Outstanding organisational and time management skills

- Strong verbal communication abilities

- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and constantly changing environment

- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively within a team

- Eager to listen to feedback, and apply company best practices

- An eagerness to learn. Passive First is committed to on‑going training of our employees

- The ability to communicate well with other Passive First team members, and with our clients

- A proactive and conscientious attitude, willingness to be part of our team

- Reliability, and a commitment to high work standards and safety

- Be able to follow instructions, work methodically, and use your initiative to solve challenges as they arise

- Your proven work ethic and “can do” attitude, respect for others and their property, coupled with taking pride in the quality of your work, is essential to success

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