Technical Officer Fire Safety

Cumberland City Council is located within the fast-growing Central City District and is on the doorstep of two of Greater Sydney’s new cities, between the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Park (GPOP) area and the new Western Parkland City. The Central City District is benefiting from unprecedented city-scale infrastructure investments, making this an exciting time to join Cumberland.

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland is the fourth most populous LGA 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.

Cumberland City Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. Council 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**:
The Technical Officer Fire Safety is responsible in ensuring that Cumberland Council is at the forefront of Development Operations practice. This role will assist the Council in meeting it'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 ensuring that Councils meets its legislative obligations. You will have the opportunity to provide guidance and assistance to staff on interpretation of requirements and procedures.

The successful applicant will require:

- Relevant Tertiary qualifications in fire safety and/or experience in the fire safety industry.
- Sound knowledge of Volume 1 & 2 (BCA) of the National Construction Code and associated Building legislation
- Combustible Cladding Regulation 2018
- Sound experience of the development and construction process as applicable to fire safety.
- Sound experience in Fire Safety inspections and reports
- Extensive experience in Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and regulations and Local Government Act, 1993
- Current Drivers Licence
- 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 as well as Notices
- Ability to liaise with customers.

Download the position description here for more information.

**Position information**: This is a permanent, full-time position, working a 35 hour week, with access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement.

This role is predominantly 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.
- Grade 12 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,705.18 to $1,960.96 per week, plus 10.5% superannuation
- The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role
- Car allowance of $10,733.06 per annum or a 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,** **15 days personal leave per year, 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)
- 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**:
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position. This may include criminal record checks, qualification and licence checks, and proof of the right to work in Australia (please refer to the position description for the specific qualifications and