About Us
Lead. Grow. Transform.
Ford Australia is constantly evolving and innovating, committed to delivering smarter, more connected vehicles for all Australians, now and for generations to come.
Looking ahead, Ford is excited about the future. With an expanding vehicle lineup, growing digital services, and a strong dealer network, they are well-positioned to support Australian businesses in new ways.
As Australia’s largest automotive OEM employer, we proudly have around 1,500 talented engineers, designers, and specialists working across five Victorian sites. Crucially, Australia is a key global development hub for Ford, and their local design and engineering team lead the creation of vehicles including the Ranger, Ranger Raptor, and Everest – models sold in around 180 markets worldwide.
Complementing this technical network, Ford Australia’s National Sales Company (NSC) located in Richmond, is the central hub for commercial and customer engagement activities across the country.
Why Ford?
For a century, we've been a driving force across Australia, building a legacy that truly speaks for itself. Leading the way, the Ranger continues its rein as Australia's No. 1 Selling Vehicle and our iconic Mustang proudly holds its position as Australia’s No. 1 Sports Car.
These remarkable achievements are a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation and a customer-focused approach that has delivered success across our entire lineup, giving us so much to be excited about! But we believe we do more than just build award-winning vehicles—we build careers.
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Discounted lease car options.
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Multiple Employee Resource Groups – Ford Pride, Women of Ford and Ford Empowering Diverse Abilities.
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Flexible Work Arrangements.
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Growth and development opportunities via internal and external training.
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Paid parental leave from day 1.
- Comprehensive Employee Assist Program.
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Wellness Programs including Free Flu Vaccinations and Health Checks.
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Paid volunteer days.
About the Role
The Fire Operations Specialist is responsible for overseeing all aspects of fire systems across Ford Australia and New Zealand operations. This includes the maintenance, inspection, testing, and compliance of fire protection systems, as well as emergency preparedness, emergency response planning, and fire safety training. The role also provides specialist support to the Regional Security Manager and collaborates with teams across the ASEAN markets (Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines) to support regional fire and safety initiatives and ensure consistent standards and best practices.
This position reports directly to the Regional Security Manager and is based on site at our International Markets Groups (IMG) product development centre in Broadmeadow's, Melbourne, Victoria.
Provide expert technical advice on all aspects of fire protection, emergency management, and security, developing and maintaining policies and procedures that guarantee compliance with local legislation and Ford corporate requirements.
Monitor compliance against legislative and corporate standards, conducting gap analyses against Ford Fire Engineering Bulletins and supporting MCRP, GAO audits, and insurer (Global Risk Consulting) loss prevention initiatives.
Manage contracted providers for fire systems inspection, testing, and maintenance programs across all facilities while maintaining accurate system documentation, drawings, and asset records.
Plan and deliver annual Emergency Warden training, emergency response exercises, evacuation drills, and community needs assessments in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Oversee the planning, delivery, and commissioning of fire systems capital works and facility improvement projects to ensure systems remain compliant and fit for purpose.
Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets relating to fire systems, and partner with the Purchasing team to support tendering and market-testing activities.
Liaison with local Fire and Rescue Services, emergency agencies, and internal teams (Security, Facilities, Engineering) to optimize incident response, business continuity, and organizational resilience. Conduct annual tabletop exercises with emergency agencies.
Support the Regional Fire and Security Manager with strategic initiatives, audits, and security systems operations, including providing active governance and operational support across the ASEAN region.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in fire protection systems, security, and emergency response/preparedness, backed by comprehensive knowledge of relevant fire safety legislation, AS/NZS standards, and emergency management requirements.
Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, with a proven ability to develop, deliver, and assess training programs (such as Warden training) and fire safety awareness campaigns.
Exceptional relationship management and influencing skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with emergency services, government authorities, insurers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to drive positive safety outcomes.
Demonstrated leadership and coaching capabilities, with a collaborative team-player mindset that builds strong working relationships across diverse business units and supports a culture of continuous improvement.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, with the ability to prepare detailed technical reports, manage budgets, maintain documentation, and oversee complex compliance audits.
High emotional intelligence and resilience, with a proven ability to remain composed, make sound decisions in high-pressure or emergency situations, and effectively prioritize competing tasks.
Please note due to the high numbers of applications we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.
