Kairos is seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Essential Safety Measures (ESM) Auditor to take on a rare and exciting leadership opportunity within our growing compliance and asset advisory team.
This is not your typical auditing role. We're looking for someone who's been on the tools, understands the real-world pressures of compliance, and is ready to step into a strategic, high-impact position. You'll take the lead on major contracts, become a technical authority within the business, and help us scale our ESM service offering across Australia.
If you're someone who knows their way around a riser cupboard, a hydrant flow test, and the VBA handbook — and you're ready to take the reins and lead — this role is for you.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead the delivery of ESM inspections, audits, and compliance programs across government, education, health, and commercial portfolios
Take ownership of key client contracts, ensuring outcomes are clear, timely, and of high quality
Act as Kairos' technical authority in ESM, providing expert advice and guidance internally and externally
Train, mentor and build a high-performing team as we scale our ESM capability nationally
Contribute to system improvements, process development, and client reporting innovation
Represent Kairos in industry settings and regulatory forums when required
What We're Looking For
5–10 years' experience in Essential Safety Measures auditing or compliance
Strong working knowledge of Australian Standards, BCA/NCC, and ESM regulatory requirements (particularly in Victoria)
Previous trade, fire services, or maintenance background highly regarded
Proven ability to deliver large-scale audits, navigate complex compliance issues, and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Leadership qualities with a genuine desire to mentor, train, and grow a team
Ambition to step into a national leadership role as the ESM division grows
Tech-savvy mindset with experience using auditing platforms or compliance software
Why This Role is Different
This is a rare market opportunity to step into a business at exactly the right time. You'll have the support and freedom to make the ESM function your own — with clear pathways to leadership, team building, and national delivery.
What We Offer
Flexible working arrangements — we trust our people
Supportive, ambitious team with real momentum across the asset, compliance, and advisory space
Opportunity to shape, lead, and grow a specialist division
Direct access to company leadership and input on strategic direction
A chance to work on meaningful projects across high-profile sectors
Ready to Lead the Charge?
This role won't be available for long. If you're ready to step into a technical leadership role with impact — and help shape the future of ESM delivery — apply now or reach out confidentially for a chat.
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