Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $114,251.00 - $134,809.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ643179
Application Close: 03/03/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
The Fire Safety Officer reports into Total Asset Management (TAM) within NBMLHD. Asset Management translates organisational objectives into asset-related decision, plans and activities using a risk-based approach to deliver defined service outcomes.
The Position will assist the NBMLHD Fire Safety Manager in ensuring that Fire Safety and Compliance issues for hospitals across the district are met and maintained. The position will also deliver Fire Training and Fire/ Evacuation Exercises across the NBMLHD.
Nepean Hospital is seeking a dedicated and proactive Fire Safety Officer to join our team and play a critical role in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. As a major healthcare facility serving the local community, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of fire prevention, preparedness and emergency response.
The Fire Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring that appropriate written fire safety and fire emergency response procedures are developed, maintained and readily available across the facility. You will provide expert advice and practical assistance to management to support a strong culture of fire safety awareness, ensuring that all employees participate in fire safety education programs and that accurate and up-to-date training records are maintained.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment, apply now!
Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD Employees
Accrued Day Off (ADO)Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary PackagingNovated LeasingGreat education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each yearAccess to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersFitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
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What You Will Bring To The Role
Completed a Fire Safety Officer (Health) Accreditation Course, with Fire and Rescue N.S.W. or equivalent in accordance with N.S.W. Health Department Circular No 2010/24; completed Module of Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training (TAE40110 or equivalent) ); current NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.Demonstrated experience in a similar role or experience in the Fire industry.Demonstrated experience in assessment, implementation and evaluation of fire safety requirements.Demonstrated Competent computer skills including the capacity to effectively use Microsoft Software including Outlook, Word and Excel.Demonstrated ability to manage the development and implementation of emergency services strategies, programs, procedures and Training and the monitoring of its effectiveness.Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization.Knowledge of the relevant Work Health & Safety Legislation and the ability to ensure that safe work practices are adopted and/or maintained within the area of responsibility.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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For role related queries or questions contact Stephen Brown on stephen.brown8@health.nsw.gov.au