Building Approval Officer

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Fire Department Full time

About us
The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) provides fire prevention, preparedness and response services to fire in the built and landscape environments, as well as scientific and specialist capabilities to Queensland communities. The QFD provides a multi-hazard emergency response, including road crash rescue, bushfire, hazardous material, technical and vertical rescue, severe weather incidents, remote and swiftwater rescue, and provides a number of functions supporting community safety outcomes.
The department encompasses Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR), Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ), as well as the broader department which work together to pre-empt, prevent, mitigate and manage the consequences of fires and other emergencies on Queensland communities and support our large volunteer membership across the state.
The QFD is an organisation that is focused on reframing the department's relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations through the Path to Treaty, Closing the Gap and building our cultural capability.
Purpose of the role
- Co-ordination and implementation of the building approval processes in compliance with legislative requirements.
- Provide public education and fire prevention advice in regions.
- Inspect building special fire services and alternative solutions to ensure compliance with relevant requirements.
- Provide professional Community Safety advice and assistance in relation to building development.

Key requirements
Mandatory requirements
- Manual Medium Rigid (MRV) driver's licence as recognised by the Department of Transport and Main Roads;
- Possess Building Fire Safety Level 3 qualifications or current equivalent;
- Hold the current position of Senior Firefighter with Station Officer qualifications or hold a Station Officer position; or be eligible for appointment as a Station Officer i.e. Leading Firefighter.

QFD Applicants
- Have successfully completed the current QFD Station Officer training program as defined by the Commissioner, QFD or previous Station Officer Qualifications in accordance with the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service Employees Award - State 2016.

External Applicants
- Australian citizenship or permanent residency; and
- Evidence of current employment as per Schedule A or Deputy Commissioner authorisation for consideration.

To obtain a copy of Standing Order SO-Q-BM-3.27 Employment of Station Officers from External Fire Agencies external applicants should contact the person listed in the Want more information? section of the role description.
Your key accountabilities
- Evaluation of plans and specifications for compliance with referral jurisdiction, regulations, Australian standards, codes and QFD policy requirements including assessment of proposed performance based solutions in relation to Community Safety compliance.
- Inspection of building special fire services for compliance with building development approvals, regulations, Australian standards, QFD policy requirements and engineering design solutions.
- Maintain a comprehensive and expert working knowledge of relevant legislation, codes, standards and policies and; keep up to date with Community Safety Operations initiatives nationally and internationally.
- Represent QFD to industry, community and government groups to ensure a positive image of the QFD; effectively resolve Community Safety matters and maintain working relationships with all key stakeholders.
- Provide professional advice and information to internal and external clients relating to Community Safety Operations matters.
- Maintain operational skills and competence to ensure that operational response requirements are effectively fulfilled.
- Assist in the training and development of QFD officers regarding Community Safety Operations matters, particularly in relation to the Building Maintenance Inspection Program, Building Approval Officer Course and Safety Assessment Officer Course.
- Represent the QFD and present information at selected industry forums and seminars on Community Safety Operations related issues.
- Participate in the planning and implementation of QFD objectives, procedures and operations to evaluate the roles and duties of the services in relation to Community Safety Operations and to ensure QFD's continued involvement in building matters.
- Undertake special projects as required to achieve QFD Community Safety Operations goals.

Capabilities
To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the "key accountabilities" for this role:
Leadership Competency Stream - Individual Contributor (leading self)
Vision
- Leads strategically
- Stimulates ideas and innovation
- Leads change in complex environments
- Makes insightful decisions

Results
- Develops and mobilises talent
- Builds enduring relationships
- Inspires others
- Drives accountability and outcomes

Acco



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