- Temporary Full Time (2 years - attainment of Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety)
- Grade - Trainee
- Remuneration package - from $522.30 per week for Year 12 School Leavers, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Location: Greenacre; however the role holders must be willing to rotate through various FRNSW work locations, as required
- Role will commence in November 2026

About the role:

The Work Health and Safety Trainee participates in a structured traineeship program to develop practical work health and safety knowledge, skills and experience through formal training and supervised workplace learning while supporting routine administrative and operational activities within Fleet Management.

About you:

- Foundational written, verbal and digital communication skills, with the capacity to develop these through structured training and supervised workplace experience.
- Ability to follow procedures, maintain accurate records and escalate matters appropriately.
- Ability to use common workplace technology, or to develop this capability through training and support.
- Ability to organise assigned work and respond to routine requests within agreed timeframes, with support and supervision.

Essential Requirements:

- Completed Year 12 or hold the Higher School Certificate or equivalent.
- Must comply with the responsibilities relating to the Trainee Training Contract between FRNSW, NSW State Training, the RTO, the Apprenticeship Centre and the individual. This includes the responsibility of completing structured training, working full-time and the attainment of Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.




- Main office location is 1 Amarina Place Greenacre, NSW, 2190 in which will be the main working location. (Monday to Friday)

For more information on the role, please view the Role Description.

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Dean Leek on (phone hidden).

About us:

FRNSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW. We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Visit our Careers Page to learn more about Fire and Rescue NSW.

What we can offer:

- Work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
- Modern buildings and facilities
- Activity based working environment
- Free in office gym and parking
- Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate
- Study assistance for approved courses
- Ongoing training and development

Our commitment to diversity:





Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.

We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.

If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at [email protected]

How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please provide an up-to-date resume and cover letter which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.

Please answer the following two targeted questions. It is recommended you draft your responses in a Word document then paste into the required field in the online application.

- Fire and Rescue NSW's values are Respect, Integrity, Service and Courage. Describe in your own words which is most important to you and why?
- What motivates you to apply for this trainee role with Fire and Rescue NSW, and why do you want to develop skills within the field of Work, Health & Safety?

Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/writing-your-application

Applications close: Sunday, 4th October 2026 11:55pm A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.

📌 Work Health & Safety Trainee (Sydney)
🏢 Fire and Rescue NSW
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