What’s on Offer

The Fire Safety Officer is part of a professional and supportive team within Community Safety.

We strive to create a high-quality working life for our community of valued employees.

Working with us provides:

• Uniquely rewarding work in the service of the Victorian community;
• Support for education, career and professional development;
• Enterprise Agreement salary increases;
• Leave loading;
• Novated lease options and superannuation salary sacrifice;
• An unrivalled suite of physical and mental health and wellbeing support services;
• Access to a yearly sports voucher;
• Discounted health insurance;

Th​e Fire Safety Officer is responsible for the delivery of a range of regulatory services, approval and assessment processes to ensure that land use and built environments meet the fire safety requirements of FRV/CFA (Fire Rescue Victoria/Country Fire Authority).

The role will represent FRV/CFA in undertaking building and site inspections, reviewing and assessing applications for land use planning applications, building and occupancy permits, dangerous goods applications, and caravan park inspections. They will provide technical advice and input into related fire safety community matters and support the development of fire safety policy.

What you will need to Succeed

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (i.e., town planning, building surveying, fire engineering, public safety or community safety or similar) (desirable)
• Demonstrated fire safety experience in the building industry
• Proven experience in Land Use Planning with an understanding of the Victorian Planning Provisions
• Proven structural environment experience
• An understanding of operational firefighting and/or emergency services (desirable)
• Well-developed communication skills (written and verbal)
• An ability to develop and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with competing priorities and time frames

Serving the Community, valuing teamwork, having integrity, showing respect and being accountable are core values at Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV). We are looking for candidates who are committed to upholding our organisational values and behaviours as they guide our work and shape our culture.

About Us

FRV is a modern fire and rescue service that meets the needs of twenty-first century Victoria. FRV comprises of 4500 dedicated employees who serve and protect communities throughout Melbourne and Victoria’s major regional centres.

We value and respect workplace diversity and seek to build a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability and people who are diverse in gender and sexuality.

How to Apply

Please apply via Seek by submitting a tailored cover letter and resume addressing the qualifications and work experience criteria listed.

Applications will be reviewed when received and suitable candidates will be contacted for interview at that time. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity.

If you require any assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact Recruitment Business Partner Amelia Mazzotta at [email protected]

Important Information

FRV’s standard practice is to appoint at the advertised salary level.

FRV’s standard practice is to appoint at the base of the salary range, however consideration will be given to an above base salary within the advertised range based on the successful candidate’s skills and experience.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for this position.

FRV is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with its obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic). Therefore, there is a requirement that all FRV employees be fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 in order to work for FRV outside of their place of residence.

Prior to commencement of employment with FRV you will need to provide evidence that you are fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 or unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Acceptable evidence includes:

1. COVID-19 digital certificate or ATAGI exemption certificate (available via your myGov account).
2. Your immunisation history statement (available via your myGov account).

Other documentation outside the above will not be accepted as evidence of having received your COVID-19 vaccination doses.