CHQ HHS established the Fire Safety Advisory and Assurance Unit to establish and monitor effective fire safety controls, training, resilience and response preparedness and assurance to management and the Board. The position of Fire Safety Co-ordinator will support the Manager develop and implement effective procedures and practices by taking a risk-based approach to provide advice and guidance, which includes fire safety compliance analysis, and provide effective fire safety training activities to CHQ staff.

Job details

About the Role

This requires the position holder to:

• Lead on fire safety advisory matters, including reporting of compliance statistics and deliver mandatory fire and evacuation training, training of Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) members, evacuation practices and annual building fire safety inspections.
• Assist in the development of policies, procedures and control documents including but not limited to Fire and Evacuation Plans, checklists, training packages etc.
• Assist with the delivery of evacuation practices as required, either physical or theoretical.
• Participate in fostering a culture of collaboration in our team, as we aim to optimise fire safety outcomes for children and young people, families, staff and contractors.

About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)

Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.   

Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.

Inclusion and diversity

To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.

Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS

If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive renumeration
• Annual pay increases
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee wellness and assistance program
• Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.

Further information

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

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description, Information Pack and Applicant Tool Kit for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

Documents

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

• CHQ_Applicant Toolkit_2025 (PDF, 862KB)
  Application Kit
  
  CHQ_Information for Applicants_2025 (PDF, 837KB)
  Application Kit
  
  662629_Fire Safety Coordinator AO6 role (PDF, 455KB)
  Role Description