West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
As a Child Safe Organisation, At West Moreton Health
* We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
* We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
* We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.
About The Role
As the Fire Safety and Emergency Management Advisor, you will deliver contemporary fire and emergency management programs. Some of the key accountabilities of the role are:
* Lead all aspects of customer liaison on behalf of WMH with QFES, including leading and coordinating Fire Safety Inspections and Triennial Inspections of health care facilities, as well as facilitating quality improvement processes for managing and resolving fire hazards and risks in the workplace.
* Coordinate, plan and develop fire safety resources, training, workshops, and presentations and deliver annual fire and evacuation drills for WMHS in compliance with legislation and Department of Health policy.
* Manage building fire safety requirements, inspections and audits of fire protection systems and equipment ensuring compliance with legislation and approved policy/guidelines and provide governance on rectification of identified issues.
About You
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
* Ability to manage fire systems and emergency management principles within a multidisciplinary environment.
* Ability to prioritise, organise and coordinate work activities and liaise with clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels of a large and diverse organisation.
* High level of interpersonal and communication skills across a range of disciplines.
* Proven performance in leading the implementation of quality improvement practices and organisational change.
Mandatory Requirements
* Current Fire Safety Advisor certification or the ability to obtain certification.
* It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against the following vaccine preventable diseases during their employment as required by Health Employment Directive No. 01/16 measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), pertussis (whooping cough).
Why choose us
* Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
* Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
* Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
* A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.
To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description, #EveryoneIsALeader Framework and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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