Fire Safety Manager

Job Status: Full Time, Ongoing

Salary: Base salary of $122,657 per annum plus 12% Superannuation Contributions

Applications Close: Monday 17th November 2025, 11:55pm

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An organisation where diversity of thought and experience is valued, supported and respected.

THE HOUSE

The Sydney Opera House occupies a unique place in the cultural landscape. A globally recognised icon synonymous with inspiration and imagination, it's one of the world's busiest performing arts centres, the nation's premier tourism destination and a World Heritage masterpiece that belongs to the people of NSW. Driving this incredible place is a team of passionate and dedicated people. Join us in shaping the Opera House's future and be provided with opportunities to grow and develop while making a positive contribution to our community.

The Opera House is a living work of art. A place of possibility and wonder – on and off the stage. We bring people together to be uplifted, empowered and entertained. As set out in the Sydney Opera House Strategy , our ambition is to be Everyone's House. To make this real, we are focused on four themes that underpin our organisational values (Creativity, Courage, Inclusivity, Integrity, Collaboration and Care):

• Everyone feels welcome here.
• We better understand and connect with the community.
• We are future ready.
• We lead and inspire positive change.

For more information about the Sydney Opera House please refer to our website.

YOUR NEW ROLE

The role is responsible to provide expert advice on all fire related matters including systems, operations and contract management to ensure service delivery, compliance with regulations, codes, and standards and appropriate risk management. The position will provide fire safety advice in relation to SOH events, venues, renewal works and technical aspects of fire safety, and emergency response, including line management of the Fire Safety Team and providing advice to the broader Emergency Planning & Response Group.

The role provides advice and support on the fire services maintenance contract and for the planning and implementation of capital improvement projects relating to the fire safety systems including the Annual Fire Safety Statement to ensure full compliance.

Further detailed information about the role and its requirements can be obtained from the role description.

ARE YOU THE ONE?

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent extensive relevant experience' in fire compliance and emergency management, or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum Certificate IV in Risk Management or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in fire compliance and risk management and ability to interpret current federal, state and local regulations, codes, and standards concerning fire, emergency management and life safety.
• Experience in developing and implementing operational plans across a range of disciplines and substantial experience working in a variety of complex situations within a multi-dimensional public facility similar to the Sydney Opera House
• Excellent written and oral communication and influencing skills, with strong writing ability and presentation skills
• Thorough and comprehensive contemporary operational experience in a high-profile and high-public-visitation site characterised by high levels of activity and 24 hour seven days per week coverage.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve complex technical problems.
• A valid WWCC clearance. All SOH staff have a responsibility to raise any child safety concerns they may have and comply with all legislative obligations that apply in relation to reporting child abuse. All staff engaged in child-related work are "mandatory reporters" and must comply with the reporting obligations outlined in SOH's Child Safety Framework, in particular the Child Safety Complaint Handling Procedure.

THE PERKS

The Sydney Opera House give you access to a fantastic range of benefits including:

• 10% off onsite food and beverage outlets like Opera Bar and First Nations restaurant Midden.
• 5 weeks' annual leave for all ongoing and temporary staff.
• Access to salary packaging and discounted health insurance.
• Access to a range of professional development programs and staff engagement initiatives.
• Staff community groups like SOH Pride, First Nations Staff Network, Sustainable Environmental Action Leaders (SEALs) and more.
• Fitness Passport and complimentary wellbeing programs including pilates, yoga, circuit classes, physiotherapy sessions as well as other wellbeing initiatives.
• Working for an organisation with a 6 Start Green Star performance rating from the Green Building Council of Australia.
• Working for an organisation committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the world's first arts organisation to join the UN's Global Compact, an international sustainability initiative designed to build a better future for us all.
• Complimentary tickets to shows.
• And many more

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The Opera House is an inclusive employer that recognises everyone is unique. The organisation welcomes you for who you are – as you are. So if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact us as to discuss. Even if you think you'd be a great fit, but don't necessarily tick every box in the role description, please get in touch.

We welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, recognising the value, unique skills and knowledge that First Nations employees bring to the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders, people who are d/Deaf and/or with disability, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, neurodiverse, refugees and the LGBTQIA+ community.

NEED TO WORK FLEXIBLY?

We know flexibility means different things to different people, so let us know how we can support you to be your best.

SOUND LIKE YOU? APPLY NOW

Please submit your cover letter and CV via our online portal. In addition you will be prompted to answer the two following targeted questions in the online application platform.

• Providing expertise in Fire safety and awareness is a critical part of the Fire Safety Manager role. Provide an example of a fire emergency response exercise you led or developed. From the initial planning, the exercise and finally the review process. What were the outcomes and recommendations after the completion of the exercise.
• Describe your experience in supervising and leading teams in a fast-paced work environment.

To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must have existing Australian work rights. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Pre-Employment Health Assessment. The assessment seeks information only relevant to performing the inherent requirements of the job, it remains strictly confidential and applicants will be informed of the result.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Your personal information is being collected to enable the Sydney Opera House to assess your suitability for appointment to the position you have applied for. This personal information will be managed in accordance with the Sydney Opera House Privacy Management Policy and Plan.

Applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.