Passive Fire Service Technician
Location: Gold Coast, Queensland
Company: Fire Services Queensland (FSQ)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
The Role
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Passive Fire Service Technician to join our growing Passive Fire team on the Gold Coast. In this role, you'll be responsible for carrying out routine maintenance, repairs, rectifications, installations, call-outs and defect management across passive fire systems. You'll complete all works with integrity and in full compliance with fire industry standards, while representing Fire Services Qld professionally in the field.
This position plays a key role in ensuring fire compliance standards are achieved and maintained through high-quality workmanship and professional service delivery.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
✔ Company vehicle – modern fleet with tolls, fuel & insurance covered
✔ Competitive wages, yearly increases, RDOs, overtime & on-call allowance
✔ Career growth – paid training, study leave, and structured development pathways
✔ Top-tier equipment provided – iPad, phone, uniforms & PPE supplied
✔ Recognition & rewards – spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus
✔ Health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits – Fitness Passport (access for you and your family to gyms and aquatic centres nationwide), employee discounts, and optional yearly paid flu vaccination vouchers
✔ Additional employee benefits including novated leasing options
✔ Paid parental leave & volunteer leave
✔ Safe systems of work and supportive leadership
What You'll Be Doing
Carrying out maintenance, repair, rectification, installation and call-out works across passive fire systems including fire doors, penetration seals, fire dampers, fire collars, batts and mastic systems
Preparing, organising and transporting required tools, consumables and equipment to site
Accurately entering and maintaining data in the online job management system and completing all compliance documentation, reports and checklists
Reporting and managing critical and non-critical defect notices, ensuring accurate communication to office personnel
Applying strong technical logic and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve faults and non-conformances
Ensuring all assigned jobs are completed on time and to specification, with proactive communication with the office
Maintaining all required trade licences and regulatory credentials as current at all times
Acting as the professional face of Fire Services Qld on site, maintaining strong client relationships and responding to site-related queries in a customer-focused manner
Complying with all WHS policies, site safety obligations and QMS requirements
Maintaining a clean, safe and professional working environment on all sites
Your Skills, Experience & Attributes
Experience in passive fire systems servicing including hands-on maintenance, inspection and installation of passive fire protection products
Strong knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, legislation and codes of practice applicable to passive fire systems
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
High level written and verbal communication skills
Current applicable trade licences
Current open driver's licence
Current White Card
Ability to obtain a clean police check, clear employment medical and positive notice blue card
Proficiency in electronic job management or field service systems (desirable)
Additional certifications or trade accreditations relevant to the fire safety industry (desirable)
First aid certificate (desirable)
Full working rights in Australia (essential)
About Fire Services Queensland (FSQ)
Fire Services Queensland (FSQ) is a leading provider of fire protection solutions, delivering services across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and government sectors. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality fire compliance and protection services with strong safety standards, integrity, and professionalism.
As a BGIS brand, FSQ combines specialist local expertise with the strength and global reach of BGIS.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Apply Now
If you're a skilled Passive Fire Service Technician looking to build a long-term career within the fire protection industry, we'd love to hear from you. Explore more opportunities at: https://apac.bgis.com/careers/
