Hours per fortnight

80h

Duties

• Consult with and provide advice to a wide range of stakeholders to improve fire safety in the built environment.
• Assess buildings and property, and report to stakeholders on legislative requirements and industry benchmarks, advising on building plans, development proposals, evacuation plans and specifications. When undertaking this work, the incumbent is required to:
  • Assess and report to clients on the suitability, location and use of fixed fire detection and fire suppression systems, portable firefighting equipment and any other fire safety measures;
  • Undertake inspections to determine the degree to which building owners and occupiers are complying with the maintenance and access requirements for installed fire protection equipment; and
• Undertake risk assessments and report on findings
• Assess and report on a building's performance in relation to any fire safety measures following a fire.
• Keep relevant fire safety records about building history and other related matters.
• Contribute to the development of strategies to enhance fire safety in the built environment, consistent with Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) goals.
• Represent the TFS on committees and panels as relevant to the role of the Building Safety Unit.
• Participate in emergency response as required in roles relevant to the skills and experience of the individual.

Essential Requirements

Pre-Employment Checks 

The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:

• Arson and fire setting;
• Sexual offences;
• Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
• Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
• Making false declarations;
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Trafficking of narcotic substance;
• False alarm raising. 

Desirable Requirements

• A current car drivers’ license.
• Tertiary qualifications and experience in fire engineering, building surveying, building inspection or similar field.
• Experience working in the regulatory compliance environment.

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

Various - SoD - Consultant - Building Safety - CFSO 3.docx

Various - SoD - Consultant - Building Safety - CFSO 3.pdf

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf

DPFEM is a child safe organisation which is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people; and every member of DPFEM has a responsibility to keep all children safe.  

As the organisation moves towards a more inclusive workplace which better reflects our community, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and those that may require flexibility such as part-time, compressed days, or adjustments around start or finish times.

How to Apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. 

Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 6173 2757.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Further Information

For further information on this position, please contact Andrew Skeels, Coordinator Fire Safety Compliance and Audit on 03 6166 5615.