Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Fire Safety Engineer to join our growing team, with opportunities available in both Brisbane and Sydney.
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About Us
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Innova Services Australia is a specialist fire engineering consultancy delivering practical, innovative, and compliant fire safety solutions across projects throughout Australia.
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We collaborate closely with architects, developers, builders, and approval authorities to deliver performance-based design outcomes aligned with the NCC and relevant Australian Standards. Our experience spans a diverse range of sectors, including residential, healthcare, aged care, education, commercial, and industrial developments.
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At Innova, we are a growing and collaborative team that values technical excellence, clear communication, and a supportive, flexible working environment.
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The Role
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In this role, you will lead fire engineering projects from concept through to completion and contributing to the ongoing growth of the team.
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You will work with a high level of autonomy, collaborating closely with Directors and project teams to deliver high-quality, performance-based fire engineering solutions.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Leading the delivery of fire engineering projects across a diverse range of sectors
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Preparing and reviewing performance-based design documentation
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Undertaking fire engineering analysis including smoke modelling, egress modelling, and risk assessments
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Managing multiple projects concurrently, ensuring delivery to time, budget, and quality expectations
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Engaging with clients, design teams, certifiers, and authorities to support approvals and design outcomes
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Attending design meetings, workshops, and site inspections
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Providing technical guidance and support to junior engineers
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Contributing to proposals, project planning, and commercial outcomes
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Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining technical excellence across the team
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About You
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We are looking for a motivated and experienced fire engineer who is confident leading projects and contributing to a high-performing team.
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You will bring:
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A degree in Fire Safety, Mechanical, Structural, or related engineering discipline
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Ideally a Master of Fire Safety Engineering (or similar)
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Minimum 4+ years' experience in fire engineering, preferably within a consulting environment
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Solid experience in performance-based fire engineering (Classes 2–9 buildings)
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Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to deadlines
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Experience with fire engineering software such as FDS, Pathfinder, or similar CFD tools
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Solid understanding of the NCC/BCA, Australian Standards, and regulatory frameworks
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Excellent communication and report writing skills
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A proactive approach with strong problem-solving and stakeholder management abilities
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Working toward or holding CPEng (or equivalent) is highly regarded
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Why Join Innova?
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Work with a growing, specialist fire engineering consultancy
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Be part of a team-oriented, supportive, and down-to-earth team
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Opportunities to lead projects and develop your career
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Pathways and support toward CPEng and professional development
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Exposure to a wide variety of projects across multiple sectors
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Flexible working environment with a focus on outcomes, not just hours
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Opportunity to help shape systems, processes, and the future growth of the business
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📌 Senior Fire Safety Engineer (Queensland)
🏢 Innova Services Australia
📍 Queensland