Fire Engineer

We are proud to become a new Australian Department of Defence partner, offering career opportunities to support the delivery of Property and Asset Services across South Australia and the Northern Territory.

We have a role available for a Fire Engineer to join our Defence division and support this new contract. This is a permanent full-time position that could be based at any of the main defence bases in the Northern Territory.

About us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.

Your next role comes with these perks:

• Career development – we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. You will have access to skill enhancement through our online learning system and onsite training.
• Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.
• Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
• Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition. You will play a key role in building the culture of our new team.

About the role

You will be providing comprehensive oversight and management of all fire and life safety systems across multiple defence sites. You will be ensuring these systems are effectively maintained, tested and inspected to comply with compliance of legislative requirements. In this role, you will also coordinate fire safety surveys and ensure consistent safety standards are applied across all sites.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with the Estate Appraisal & Engineering Manager to ensure seamless integration or fire safety initiatives within broader management strategies.
• Coordinating and managing fire safety surveys, ensuring thorough assessment and compliance with safety standards.
• Conducting risk assessment and developing mitigation strategies to manage potential hazards.
• Delivering training programs on fire safety practices and emergency response procedures.
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures to enhance fire safety and life protection measures.
• Ensuring legislative compliance in maintained in all inspection and testing activities.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and national fire safety regulations are adhered to.
• Overseeing the maintenance, inspection and testing of fire & life safety systems across multiple defence bases.
• Preparing and maintain detailed records of all fire safety activities and incidents.
• Respond to fire emergencies and provide on-site support and expertise as required.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Fire Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related field.
• Certifications as a Fire Safety Engineer or similar professional accreditation.
• Extensive experience in the fire safety industry, ideally within a Defence or similar high-security environment.
• Experience in developing policies and procedures in line with fire safety standards and regulation requirements.
• Experience in training and educating staff on fire safety and emergency response plans.
• Proven track record of conducting fire safety surveys and risk assessments.

You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

How to apply

Please submit your interest with the apply button where you will be directed to create a profile on our system. Applications may be reviewed before the closing date, so please don't hesitate to apply

We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups. Applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email