Campus Support Services are looking for a Fire and Emergency Response Officer to join their team. In this position you will be responsible for the effective delivery of professional Safety, Fire and Emergency Response services to management and staff on the Coronial & Public Health Sciences (CPHS) Campus.

Job details

What you'll do

• This role undertakes the Chief Warden responsibility for the campus with all associated compliance and reporting.
• Maintain the Fire Safety Checklist for the CPHS Service facilities, to ensure legislative compliance with its requirements and undertake duties as Fire and Emergency Response Officer for the CPHS campus, including the development of the Fire Safety Operational Plan, development and maintenance of fire and evacuation plans, signs and diagrams, in accordance with legislative requirements and industry standards.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve compliance in fire safety obligations including coordination, planning and delivery of training, workshops, exercises and other fire safety resources and presentations for the relevant facility including lock downs, evacuation practice and other emergency response exercises utilising local mandatory staff training records and other available data.
• Coordinate and provide assistance to, Executives and line managers in the planning, development, and implementation of the CPHS campus, Emergency Preparedness and Response plan and assist in the development in their Business Continuity Plans, as required.

About you

We are searching for someone who has: 

• Demonstrated site management and coordination of fire safety functions and services to include facilitation and delivery of staff training as required.
• Demonstrated ability to provide fire safety and emergency response advice, to support strong and sound decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to review specific fire safety policies and procedures, to achieve consistency across the CPHS campus for all buildings, departments, units, staff, and visitors.
• Demonstrated knowledge specific fire safety policies that are consistent and applicable to the Australian Standards, The Public Health Act 2010, The Public Health Regulation 2012, and Queensland Health guidelines and Codes of Practice.
• Demonstrated ability to apply risk management principles to occupational health and safety and fire safety hazards within a healthcare environment, including identification and analysis of risks, and the development, implementation, and evaluation of flexible, client focused solutions and provide an effective safety/injury management service to staff in accordance with legislation, Qld Health policy and strategic direction.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to gain high level knowledge of contemporary health and safety legislative standards, guidelines, and fire safety, including national and state legislation, codes, standards, policies, and trends. 

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes: 

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CSQ664571 Fire and Emergency Response Officer RD (PDF, 190KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Pack - July 2025 (PDF, 911KB)
  Information Package for Applicants