Job Description
About the Client
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Our client is a well-established building contractor with a strong pipeline of work across Sydney. Due to increasing demand from their existing clients for fire remedial and compliance works, they are now looking to establish an in-house Fire Division. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced fire professional to join at the ground level and play a key role in building the division from the start. Initially, the successful candidate will be hands-on, managing projects, clients, subcontractors and works on site. As the division grows, there will be a clear pathway to build a team and take full ownership of the Fire Division.
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Key Responsibilities
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Take ownership of fire remedial and compliance projects from initial scope through to completion.
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Work directly with existing clients to understand their fire protection and remedial requirements.
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Review fire reports, defect lists, scopes of work and compliance requirements.
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Develop project scopes, budgets, programmes and quotations.
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Manage subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
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Ensure works are delivered in accordance with the NCC, Australian Standards and relevant NSW requirements.
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Identify opportunities to expand the company's fire services offering.
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Develop systems and processes for the new Fire Division.
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Initially remain hands-on with project delivery, with the opportunity to recruit and lead a team as the division grows.
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The Opportunity
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We are looking for someone who understands the Australian fire protection industry and can bring both technical knowledge and project management capability to the role.
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Ideally, you will currently be working in a Project Manager,



Project Engineer or Senior Fire Project Manager capacity within the fire protection industry, with a solid understanding of Australian fire codes, standards and compliance requirements.
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An active fire background is highly desirable, particularly across areas such as fire detection, sprinklers, hydrants, fire pumps or other active fire systems.
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About You
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You may currently be a Fire Project Manager, Senior Project Manager or Project Engineer looking for the next step in your career.
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Strong experience within the Australian fire protection industry.
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A solid understanding of NCC requirements and relevant Australian Standards.
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An active fire background would be preferred; however passive candidates would still be considered.
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Experience managing projects, clients, subcontractors and budgets.
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Strong commercial and problem‐solving skills.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
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The confidence to work independently and build relationships with clients.
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A practical, hands‐on approach and the ambition to build something of your own.
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This isn't simply another Project Manager position. You will have the opportunity to build a new division within an established building contractor, with the backing, client base and resources already in place.
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If you're an experienced fire professional who is ready to move beyond simply managing projects and wants the opportunity to build and lead a division, this could be an excellent next step.
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Salary and Package
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Salary and package for this role is negotiable depending on experience and expectations. We would expect this to be within $*******K region plus super.
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📌 Fire Department Manager (New South Wales)
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