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South Western Sydney Local Health District
Fire Safety Manager (General Admin Staff Gde 12) - Perm FT
Bankstown
FULL TIME
September 2, 2024
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, working 38 hours per week
Location: Bankstown Hospital
Position Classification: General Admin Staff Grade 12
Remuneration: $98,108.01 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ513829
Application Close Date: 08/09/2024
Interview Date Range: 11/09/2024 – 18/09/2024
Contact Details: Lee Barnard – 0419 133210 | Lee.Barnard@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
As a leader you are expected to support the organisation achieve the aims of the safety management system, to establish and maintain a positive health and safety culture in the workplace and to consult with workers and others when making decisions that may impact upon the health, safety and welfare of those in the workplace.
What You'll be Doing
The Fire Safety Manager takes actions to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from, site related emergencies that may impact upon the compliance, clinical activities, the integrity of passive and essential fire services and equipment, while providing a high level of stakeholder/user training, to ensure a consistently high level of safety to property and persons (facilities, staff, consumers stakeholders and the general public) across the District.
This position is responsible for the maintaining and improving Fire Safety Standards of all facility buildings, community centres and associated facilities. Training of new and existing staff, and all the required emergency and disaster response.
The Fire Safety Manager:
o Annual Fire Safety Statements are completed on time,
o Fire Safety Education requirements for Fire Safety Officers and all staff and stakeholders are provided & maintained at high levels (includes drills/exercises, orientations to new employees, evacuation exercises; use of fire-fighting equipment; maintaining a safe working environment, etc).
Where You'll Be Working
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is located in the city of Bankstown and is in one of the most multicultural local government areas (LGA) in Australia. This hospital has tertiary affiliations with three universities and offers a range of roles and experiences to employees.
The hospital receives highly diverse presentations in ED as well as having general medical and surgical services and sub-specialty services across the hospital. Working at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is a truly rewarding experience which allows you to make a real difference to the multicultural community.
Being part of the team at Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital means you will be a part of a friendly and enthusiastic group of people where you will be truly valued in your work. Being a smaller hospital, you are seen as part of the wider Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital Family where you are known to the other staff and your patients.
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is like no other in our district and offers unmatched career development and progression opportunities and the hospital focuses on regular training and upskilling. There are regular occasions for working in more senior role and you will have a great management team who dedicate themselves to providing safe, quality patient care through ensuring they have a cohesive and dynamic team.
Location: Bankstown Hospital
Position Classification: General Admin Staff Grade 12
Remuneration: $98,108.01 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ513829
Application Close Date: 08/09/2024
Interview Date Range: 11/09/2024 – 18/09/2024
Contact Details: Lee Barnard – 0419 133210 | Lee.Barnard@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
As a leader you are expected to support the organisation achieve the aims of the safety management system, to establish and maintain a positive health and safety culture in the workplace and to consult with workers and others when making decisions that may impact upon the health, safety and welfare of those in the workplace.
What You'll be Doing
The Fire Safety Manager takes actions to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from, site related emergencies that may impact upon the compliance, clinical activities, the integrity of passive and essential fire services and equipment, while providing a high level of stakeholder/user training, to ensure a consistently high level of safety to property and persons (facilities, staff, consumers stakeholders and the general public) across the District.
This position is responsible for the maintaining and improving Fire Safety Standards of all facility buildings, community centres and associated facilities. Training of new and existing staff, and all the required emergency and disaster response.
The Fire Safety Manager:
-
provides advice to all levels of management on fire safety technical matters/incidents (and recommend solutions as required) for new building works, maintenance and renovations,
- acts as the expert liaison between the Hospital(s), facilities, FRNSW & local council(s),
- obtains relevant Disaster Manager Information from internal and external sources when required,
- provides guidance to relevant committees on fire safety matters, whilst maintaining a high level of documentation;
- Ensures:
o Annual Fire Safety Statements are completed on time,
o Fire Safety Education requirements for Fire Safety Officers and all staff and stakeholders are provided & maintained at high levels (includes drills/exercises, orientations to new employees, evacuation exercises; use of fire-fighting equipment; maintaining a safe working environment, etc).
Where You'll Be Working
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is located in the city of Bankstown and is in one of the most multicultural local government areas (LGA) in Australia. This hospital has tertiary affiliations with three universities and offers a range of roles and experiences to employees.
The hospital receives highly diverse presentations in ED as well as having general medical and surgical services and sub-specialty services across the hospital. Working at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is a truly rewarding experience which allows you to make a real difference to the multicultural community.
Being part of the team at Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital means you will be a part of a friendly and enthusiastic group of people where you will be truly valued in your work. Being a smaller hospital, you are seen as part of the wider Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital Family where you are known to the other staff and your patients.
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is like no other in our district and offers unmatched career development and progression opportunities and the hospital focuses on regular training and upskilling. There are regular occasions for working in more senior role and you will have a great management team who dedicate themselves to providing safe, quality patient care through ensuring they have a cohesive and dynamic team.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Completed a Fire & Safety Officers Accreditation Course Level 2 with NSWFB in accordance with NSW Health Department Circular No 99/74 or other accredited authority.
- A moderate to high level of contractor and/or project management experience, with demonstrated understanding of NSW procurement policy, probity and governance best practices (will be looked upon favorably).
- Extensive experience in the field of Fire & Safety Management in the Health Care Industry, large organisation and/or have operational experience in a fire service organization.
- Be conversant with up to date computer software and programs and be able to learn internal software used within SWSLHD.
- Demonstrated high level of communication skills in the area of staff training, management and emergency situations.
- Accredited training skills or equivalent (holds a current Cert IV in training delivery or demonstrate extensive prior experience), and the ability to meet deadlines on a daily basis and possession of proven time management.
- Strong knowledge of: • the NSW Health's Policy Directive for Fire Safety in Healthcare Facilities (PD2010_024), • relevant Australian Standards AS3745 & AS4083, • relevant WH&S Legislation (WHS Act 2011 and the WHS Regulations 2017 etc) and have the ability to ensure safe work practices are adopted and or maintained, • Volume 1 & 2 (BCA) of the National Construct ion Code and associated Building legislation s (including but not limited to Combustible Cladding Regulation 2018 etc) in relation to fire measures will be looked upon favorably (but is not mandatory).
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-Aboriginal Workforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ️ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ️ background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Additional Information
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-Aboriginal Workforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ️ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ️ background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and Linked In.
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