About the role

Permanent full time opportunity to be responsible for the effective and efficient coordination/delivery of the Metro North Health (MNH) fire safety program. The position holder will be appointed fire safety adviser (FSA) for the relevant buildings listed in the MNH building register

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders and other members of the MNH fire safety advisory unit (FSAU) to ensure fire safety activities align with legislative requirements, MNH policies/procedures and healthcare fire safety accreditation standards.
• Analyse and report on data relating to incidents, audits and inspection processes. Identify and implement strategies that will manage risk across MNH.
• Coordinate Queensland Fire and Emergency Service (QFES) building fire safety inspections for MNH buildings and develop and implement action plans to ensure identified fire safety issues are resolved.
• Assist the Legal Compliance Officer and Principal Fire Safety Coordinator in the development and implementation of the MNH fire safety program.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED