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Fire Safety and Security Officer, Rural and Remote Services, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
Innisfail
Make every day different by joining our Rural and Remote Services. We have a current vacancy as Fire Safety and Security Officer. You will ensure a safe and secure environment is maintained for staff, patients and visitors by responding to security incidents, fire alarms and other internal emergencies within the Innisfail Hospital buildings and grounds.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | OO3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH663175 |
| Closing date | 14-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent Part Time |
| Contact person | Michelle Rodda |
| Contact details | 07 4016 1429 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.
About you:
In your new role you will……
- Undertake initial response and containment of fire and security incidents and act as emergency controller for all non-clinical incidents until briefing, and where relevant, hand over to a senior State Emergency Services Officer while continuing to maintain effective hospital communication and liaison during the incident.
- Conduct preliminary investigations into breaches of various Acts and Regulations which relate to the health facility and provide advice to the Manager, Operational Services.
- Operate computerised fire and access control, recording, monitoring, surveillance and communications equipment as required.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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CAH663175 Role Description (PDF, 272KB)
Role Description
1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
Information Package for Applicants
