Fire Safety Consultant

Fire Safety Consultant - Compliance and Business Development

Your new company

My client is a multinational leading provider of essential services compliance solutions, dedicated to ensuring the safety, reliability, and maintenance of building essential services. They work with multi-site property owners and managers to deliver top-notch compliance programs and services.

I am seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Victorian Essential Services Consultant to join their team. This role involves business development, client relationship management, and delivering high-quality, timely services. The consultant will play a key role in supporting compliance programs (ACP) and providing expert guidance on essential service compliance to both employees and clients.

Your new role

  • Support compliance programs using the proprietary Essential Services Certification Program (ESCPro) and other specialised software tools.
  • Coordinate compliance efforts, working closely with colleagues, external contractors, and clients to achieve annual certification and regulatory compliance.
  • Conduct initial site surveys, confirm existing essential safety measures, and prepare Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules.
  • Conduct inspections of Essential Services, prepare site inspection reports, and follow up on contractors’ reporting.
  • Coordinate and/or conduct System Interface Testing, including after-hours testing as required.
  • Assist clients with queries and requests, ensuring compliance excellence.
  • Be a client-facing company representative to maintain relationships and develop new business.
  • Assist in targeting potential new clients such as Building Owners, Building Operations Managers, and Facility Managers.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Relevant experience in essential services compliance or a related field.
  • Develop a detailed understanding of legislative requirements for essential services maintenance in Victoria and other Australian states.
  • Strong understanding of compliance requirements and standards. Knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and relevant maintenance codes and standards (AS 1851 – 2012, AS2293.2-2019).
  • Understand design and installation performance standards for essential services.
  • Read and understand Fire Engineering Reports, Cause & Effect Matrices, Annual Compliance Surveys, and smoke hazard management test results.
  • Maintain a professional demeanour when interacting with clients and contractors.
  • Work independently and under direction as required.
  • Possess good interpersonal skills and maintain the integrity and reputation of the company.

What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity for professional growth in a leading national company. Scope to grow the team in line with the business.
  • Work with a diverse portfolio of national multi-site property owners and managers.
  • Contribute to ensuring compliance excellence across various properties.
  • This is a fully remote opportunity – work from anywhere in Victoria. No micromanaging, work your own hours to get the job done.
  • Very well paid + home office set up + car.
  • Join my client and be a part of a team dedicated to compliance excellence and safety in building essential services!
What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to nicola.jones@hays.com.au or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



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Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Engineering
Location
VIC - Melbourne CBD
Specialism
Engineering
Ref:
2917988

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Nicola jones, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Melbourne
Level 21, 360 Collins Street,

Telephone: +61386168447

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