Emergency and Fire Safety Coordinator (527513)

Job Description:

The role:

• Manage, plan and coordinate a comprehensive emergency management program ensuring compliance with legislation, industry best practice, strategic objectives and accreditation relating to emergency management.

• Provide technical advice to internal stakeholders and senior management on a broad range of issues in relation to emergency management, fire prevention, fire detection and the Emergency Warning Intercommunications Systems.

• Provides emergency management education to staff and contractors for nominated sites.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The position will be located in the North West region based at either the North West Regional Hospital or Mersey Community Hospital subject to negotiation.

• You will be a key player in a diverse and dynamic team, planning and coordinating emergency and fire related activities
  
  
• Some intrastate travel may be required

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

• 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.

Salary: $92,615 to $97,152 per annum + 10.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2019

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Emergency Management experience and knowledge, preferably in a Health Care setting

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

• Crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• Generic Emergency and Fire Safety Coordinator Band 5 (December 2022) HR22.pdf
• Generic Emergency and Fire Safety Coordinator Band 5 (December 2022) HR22.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For more information

Josh Fraser

Position: Regional Manager Facilities Management and Engineering
Phone: 0428 321 080
E-mail: [email protected]

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The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.