Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Fire Safety Officer Level 2
Remuneration: $1,881.61 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Gosford Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ686054
Applications Close: Sunday 6th September 2026 at 11.59pm
Do you thrive in a team environment where your contribution truly matters? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are looking for a dedicated Fire Safety Officer to be an essential part of our team.
About the Opportunity
As a Sub Acute and Community Fire Safety Officer, you will assist the Gosford Fire Manager with ensuring that Fire Safety and Compliance issues across Sub Acute and Community Health Services, as well as providing holiday relief coverage for Fire Safety Managers at both Gosford and Wyong Hospitals are met and maintained.
This position plays a key role in conducting Fire Training and Fire/ Evacuation Exercises across the Central Coast Local Health District. In this role you will:
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Assist with the coordination of Fire Safety Awareness, Orientation and Education Programs and Facilitate Evacuation Exercises for all Hospital and Community Staff.
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Assist with overseeing maintenance of all fire equipment, for example, portable extinguishers, hose reels, hydrants, sprinkler systems, gas flood systems, automatic fire detector systems, fire panels and EWIS systems.
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Notify relevant Service provider in regards to all Fire System faults (etc).
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Ensure material resources are available and are effectively coordinated to meet the requirements of an effective Fire/Disaster Plan.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
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Completed a Fire Safety Officer (Health) Accreditation Course, with Fire and Rescue N.S.W. or equivalent in accordance with N.S.W. Health Department Circular No 2010/24; completed Module of Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training(TAE40110 or equivalent); current NSW Drivers Licence.
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Demonstrated experience in a similar role or experience in the Health Care or similar industry.
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Demonstrated experience in assessment, implementation and evaluation of fire safety requirements.
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Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organisation.
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Demonstrated ability to manage the development and implementation of emergency services strategies, programs, procedures and Training and the monitoring of its effectiveness.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
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Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
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Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
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Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
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Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the
Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at
[email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
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Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
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Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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