EOI - Senior Program Manager â Compliance (Fire Safety)
EOI - Senior Program Manager â Compliance (Fire Safety)
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$ 149739 - 173174
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Job Description
Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions.
- Full-time and Ongoing
- Location: All of NSW
- Our employees work principally in the workplace
- Clerk Grade 11/12 Salary from $149739 to $173174 plus super and leave loading
About the role
NSW Public Works (NSW PW) is part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and supports local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives by providing expert advisory planning design delivery and support services.
Were launching a new Compliance service linestarting with fire safety.
As our Senior Program Manager Compliance youll lead the delivery of practical end-to-end compliance services for NSW Government agencies. Fire safety will be your initial focus but the role is designed to expand into broader areas of compliance over time.
This is a rare opportunity to shape a new business function from scratch improve safety and asset performance across the state and position Public Works as a trusted delivery partner for government facility compliance.
What youll do
- Lead fire compliance delivery: asset reviews AS 1851 testing coordination AFSS completion and fire safety certification.
- Oversee compliance in related areas as the service line expands (e.g. WHS building safety environmental or security compliance).
- Support procurement of qualified contractors and help agencies define technical scopes.
- Scope building works required to meet compliance obligations and support project planning.
- Align compliance with emergency planning evacuation procedures and operational risk frameworks.
- Define service offerings build pricing models and pilot with early adopter agencies.
- Develop tools templates and dashboards to monitor delivery and drive improvement.
- Lead a team of technical coordinators and collaborate with regional QSE staff and external experts.
- Work closely with internal infrastructure and asset management teams to integrate compliance into long-term facility planning.
What youll bring
- Qualifications in engineering building fire safety or equivalent experience plus Accredited Practitioner (Fire Safety) credentials (or equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of AS 1851 BCA fire safety provisions AFSS and regulatory frameworks.
- Broader experience with compliance in other areas such as WHS environmental or security-related requirements.
- A solid understanding of asset maintenance and facilities management in government or complex infrastructure settings.
- Experience working with government clients and agencies.
- Experience delivering services and negotiating contracts in multi-stakeholder environments.
- Strong communication and stakeholder skillscomfortable working with executives government clients contractors and regulators such as Fire & Rescue NSW.
- A current driver licence and willingness to travel across NSW for site visits audits and client engagement.
Why join us
Youll lead a new and growing function in NSW Public Works delivering practical compliance services that support the safety performance and sustainability of public infrastructure across the state.
Apply now and help shape the future of compliance in NSW.
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Applying for the role
Apply online by submitting a current resume and brief cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.
For more information about the role please click here to view the role description.
Additionally if you would like to hear more about this role please contact Ramsey Awad on or.
Closing Date: Thursday 7 August 2025 at 11:55pm.
If you require adjustments in completing your application interviewing completing any pre- employment testing require information in an alternative format or otherwise participating in the recruitment process please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.
This is an internal EOI opportunity.
To be considered for an appointment for over 12 months or ongoing applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalentor higher grade than this advertised vacancy (Classification OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher. Alternatively if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.
Role DescriptionRequired Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
